Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

NOW HIRING: OPENING MID-SUMMER 2026!
We are excited to launch a new fine dining restaurant in the heart of Houston, featuring a prime location, upscale atmosphere, and elevated culinary experience. Team members will have the opportunity to be part of an exciting new concept from the ground up while working in a fun, energetic, and hospitality-driven environment focused on growth, teamwork, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Culinary Khancepts is a, multi-concept, restaurant group that includes State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen Oysterette, The Audrey & Reel Luxury Cinema, River Oaks Theater, & Star Cinema Grill. We feature fresh, made from scratch plates with an elegant presentation. We absolutely love taking care of all of our guests!

Host/Host responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones throughout the shift and direct calls to appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Greeting, seating guests, while maintaining a balanced rotation between servers
• Clear and prompt communication, both face-to-face and over the phone
• Eager and happy to accommodate all guests’ requests
• Assessment, awareness and understanding of going on a wait as needed
• Additional opening and closing side work-related job duties: cleaning, stocking, setting up host stand for next shift.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant/ host experience preferred
• Able to multi-task
• Customer service focused and solution oriented
• Must enjoy and be able to succeed in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on restaurant needs

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities
• Pharmacy & Restaurant Discounts
• Available discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of personal purchases such as entertainment, gym memberships, electronics and travel.
• Free movies at Star Cinema Grill
• Potential for Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Savings Program
• Employee Referral Program

Compensation: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success.

Culinary Khancepts is a Houston, TX based hospitality organization founded in 2016 and is comprised of the following concepts:

Star Cinema Grill, a dine-in-theater concept that offers our guests first run film releases, an extensive menu, and a full-service bar with a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits.

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State Fare Kitchen & Bar, a full-service restaurant that offers a unique menu with local favorites that are as bold and diverse as the state of Texas.

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Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, a full-service restaurant that is one of Houston’s hidden gems offering the freshest coastal ingredients along with Texas beef, sushi and freshly made pastas.

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The Audrey Restaurant & Bar / Reel Luxury Cinemas, a stylish modern restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. sharing space with a one-of-a-kind luxury, dine-in movie theater.

The Audrey Restaurant & Bar: Instagram | Facebook

Reel Luxury Cinemas: Instagram | Facebook

Leo’s River Oaks Restaurant / The River Oaks Theater – Coming Soon!

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The River Oaks Theater Instagram | Facebook

Hollywood Palms Cinema, The best theater in the Chicago area!

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Our goal is "To provide every guest with an unforgettable dining experience through unmatched hospitality and the highest quality food and beverages.”