Host

Major Food Group LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dining allowance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Unlimited referral program

Job summary

Major Food Group LLC is seeking a full-time Host for Contessa at The Newbury Boston. You will greet and seat guests, present menus, and inform guests about specials while maintaining an accurate wait list and floor plan. Experience in a high-volume upscale setting is preferred.

Morning availability and the ability to stand for 8 hours are required. Competitive benefits and dining allowances are provided. This role offers growth opportunities within Major Food Group and exposure to premier dining

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant preferred.
• Previous customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to stand and walk for 8 hours and lift 30 lbs.
• Proficient with basic computer skills including POS, OpenTable, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Greets and seats guests, presents menus, and informs about specials.
• Maintains wait list and floor plan, ensuring smooth service.
• Interacts with guests to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Answers phones and provides menu information.

Skills

Customer service

Guest focus

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Excel

Word

Job description

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Host

Full Time Band 5 Boston, MA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 3592

Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Major Food Group is hiring Hosts our team at Contessa located at the Newburry hotel.

Contessa is the crown jewel of dining atop one of Boston’s most glamorous hotels,The Newbury Boston . Delightfully re-imagined, this rooftop destination is inspired by the old-world resorts of Europe and the lasting estates of Italy where classic grand trattoria cuisine awaits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets and seats guests, presents menus to guests, informs them of special catch and soups.
• Treats all guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strives to exceed guests' expectations.
• Takes names on a waiting list.
• Runs the floor plan board.
• Observes tables and keeps track of clean, dirty and occupied tables.
• Takes guest information and quotes wait times to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available.
• Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at the host area.
• Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant.
• Interacts with guests as they arrive and as they leave the restaurant to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Performs other duties as directed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a high volume, upscale restaurant preferred but not required
• Previous customer service experience strongly preferred
• Possesses and exhibits the drive to provide exceptional service.
• Full time hoursand morning availability required
• [AM] availability required
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 30 lbs.
• Proficient or ability to learn computer skills including POS systems, OpenTable, Word and Excel.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.