Host

Bartolottacatering; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartolottacatering in Milwaukee is looking for a Host to greet and assist customers, providing information and direction. This role is essential for ensuring a welcoming atmosphere in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a focus on customer satisfaction, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Join a team that values a hospitality heart and dedication to excellence!

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and guests and direct them appropriately.
• Manage the waitlist during high volume periods and provide accurate wait time quotes.
• Take reservations and maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Customer satisfaction focus

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two‑time James Beard Award‑winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first‑class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 17 one‑of‑a‑kind restaurants and catering facilities. As a forward‑thinking and respected company, we also give back to our community through Care‑a‑lotta, a charitable program that supports numerous nonprofit organizations throughout Milwaukee.

At The Bartolotta Restaurants, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business, from the products we source to the food and service we deliver everyday in our restaurants and catering venues. Our greatest asset in our company is our team members because, without them, we wouldn’t be in business.

We look for people who have what we call a "hospitality heart", characterized by a commitment to providing excellence, a passion for taking care of our guests, and a “can-do” attitude. We’re a family‑run business, and we consider our team members part of the Bartolotta Restaurants family.

High Stakes by Bartolotta is inspired by Chef Paul Bartolotta’s apprenticeships throughout Europe, his award‑winning career in Las Vegas, and his most recent travels in London.

We blend old‑school charm with new‑school flair, bringing the art of theatrics back to dining. Our menu sets the stage, our team tells the story, and the immersive experience makes High Stakes by Bartolotta truly unique.

When dining out feels like a dinner party, we’ve hit the mark. We’re serious about our food and hospitality, but from the moment guests walk in, we serve pure entertainment. We bring a cosmopolitan spirit downtown, balancing refinement and panache, while staying fun and chic.

High Stakes by Bartolotta continues the legacy of our commitment to elevate the social fabric of our community. We honor our roots, ensuring the values that were taught and shared around the Bartolotta Table continue to guide our story, as we pay it forward and double‑down on Milwaukee.

All Other Duties as Assigned

JOB PURPOSE

The Host will greet, assist, and provide direction and information to customers and other guests of the organization.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets customers and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location.
• Manage the waitlist during high volume periods while providing accurate quotes for wait times.
• Take reservations into reservation book providing clear and accurate guest information.
• Promptly answers phones and routes calls to the proper custodian.
• Knowledgeable in areas of menu reading to effectively field questions from guests, vendors and phone inquiries.
• Log and perform exchange of moneys for gift certificate purchases.
• Present professional demeanor in attire, language, and attitude.
• Perform side work before, during and after shift as has ended.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area/station
• Performs other duties assists other team members and as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and presentation skills focusing on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to talk, use repetitive motion, type, and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Walking through dining room on carpeted and hard wood flooring.
• Light/moderate lifting is required.
• Position dictates working in a fast‑paced environment and subject to irregular hours including late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.