Host

Celestine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative Mediterranean restaurant is seeking dynamic hosts to join their team in DUMBO, New York. As the first point of contact for guests, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, be personable, and possess the ability to manage reservations efficiently. This role offers the opportunity to engage with guests, ensuring their dining experience is memorable while maintaining the flow of service. Join a vibrant team in a bustling environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a hosting or customer service role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for effective guest interactions.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and manage seating arrangements.
• Maintain the waitlist and maximize table covers effectively.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Guest Relations

Time Management

Tools

Reservations Systems

Job description

Celestine is looking for dynamic hosts!

Celestine is an Mediterranean influenced restaurant located in DUMBO just under the Manhattan Bridge. We are seeking a dynamic, personable, and experienced individual to add to our host team. As our host, you are our first interaction with guests therefore it is crucial guests feel welcome as they enter the restaurant. We are looking for an individual with leadership skills that is capable of managing themselves at the door. Our hosts possess high energy, are able to maximize covers with our reservations systems, and communicate their needs to FOH managers and servers.

As a host your job responsibilities will include

-Greeting guests in a hospitable manner as they enter the front door

-Ensuring guests are properly sat at table with correct menus

-Awareness of open and sat tables

-Alerting managers on tables that are over their time estimates and making managers aware of potential problems for late sat tables

-Creating and maintaining the waitlist and calling guests for available tables

-Maximizing covers with reservations and walk ins

-Acknowledging guests and saying good evening as they leave, inquiring about their dining experience

-Maintaining clean menus, ensuring correct menus are on the floor

We are seeking the right individual for part to full time availability, New York City 2+ years experience required.

Celestine is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.