Runner/Host/Server

INTRODUCTION TO MATŪ

We’re looking for leaders to join our team. At Matu, our mission is to reconnect people to the joy and benefits of eating beef - great beef. Great in all respects - taste, health, sustainability and humane treatment.

Matū has become the most talked about steak restaurant in the city. Los Angeles Magazine hailed it one of 2022’s best new restaurants. According to TimeOutLA “Matū is a full-knee-bend genuflection to some of the finest beef you’ll find anywhere in the city.” Infatuation LA called it an “indulgence of the highest variety” and one of “The Best Date Night Restaurants in Los Angeles”. Most importantly, our guests love it and keep coming back. Come join our team as we set out to show Angelenos how great beef can be.

Matū is part of the extended family of restaurants that include Sushi Nozawa Group (SUGARFISH, KazuNori, Nozawa Bar,) UOVO and HiHo Cheeseburger. While all four are separate businesses, they share the same passion for great food and share many of the same founders and owners.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Matū is looking for talented and motivated individuals who are looking to fulfill 5 days a week to join our team and grow with us. We are looking for leaders that will fulfill a variety of responsibilities in the front of the house starting as the role of a Runner and develop into Servers, Bartenders and Lead Hosts. You must have a strong desire to work and lead in a high volume, team-oriented environment. You must have passion for hospitality, guest service and possess a high level of integrity. Matū is a company that strongly believes in growing from within and individuals brought aboard will have opportunities to grow.

This individual must have an eagerness to continually learn and grow while holding all others and themself accountable for responsibilities and job duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for individuals who possess the following characteristics:

• Demonstrate a real passion for guest service. Have the desire to go above and beyond the call of duty to create a truly memorable experience for our guests.
• Consistently maintain a positive can-do attitude and always be eager to help when needed.
• Exude core values of the business in every way. As an early member of our launch team in our first restaurant, you will play an integral role in the development of our culture.
• Be humble, gracious, and always willing to help your team.
• Be friendly, energetic and have a passion for great food.
• Consistently thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure and stressful situations.
• Take direction and feedback extremely well. Learn from mistakes and be able to react and respond quickly.
• Be a role model for team members in every way. Help develop others into professionals and lead and inspire our team to be a model of excellence.

JOB DETAILS

• Matū is a non-tipping restaurant. Our team members are paid with a mix of base and bonus pay. This fosters teamwork and ensures a stable income for our people and consistency for our guests. Opportunities for growth into other roles including server, lead host and bartender with increased responsibilities and compensation.
• Position will report directly to the General Manager
• 30-40 hours per week

This job description is not intended to detail every aspect of your job or list every task you may perform. It is provided as a general overview of the skills and responsibilities required to perform this job successfully.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.17 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work for Matū? Explain why you think we are the right fit for you?
• What is your phone number? We will be reaching out via phone as the next step in the interview process.
• Are you available 7 days a week? If not, please list any limitations to your availability.

Work Location: In person