Host

BLT Restaurant Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a high-profile restaurant seeking a Host/Hostess to create memorable dining experiences. This role involves warmly welcoming guests, managing seating arrangements, and ensuring smooth service flow. The ideal candidate will possess fine dining experience, a positive attitude, and exceptional organizational skills. Join a dynamic team that values guest satisfaction and offers a supportive work environment with great benefits, including paid time off and dining discounts. If you're passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full benefits package

401k with employer match

Shift meal

Dining discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of fine dining restaurant experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining organization.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and escort them to their tables.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and react to special requests promptly.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Positive attitude

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

BLT Prime is looking to hire the best talent in the city to support our high-profile restaurant! If you are aHOSTlooking for a great opportunity, with an exciting company, this is the place for you!

The Host/Hostess position responsibilities include; welcoming all guests with a warm sincere greeting, escorting guests to a particular table, answering phones promptly and politely, acknowledging and thanking guests as they leave, and always presenting a professional image.

All hosts will also be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring all guests' satisfaction with their dining experience, to meet and/or exceed their needs.
• Assist with setting the pace of service, special needs, and general guest satisfaction.
• Reacting quickly to any special requests, VIP guests, and observed service bottlenecks, getting management involved as needed.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the desk.
• Welcome the guest to the restaurant with a warm sincere greeting.
• Monitor all waiting times and minimize guest’s waits.
• Escort guests to a particular table.
• Answer phones promptly and politely without sounding hurried.

Requirements:

• One year minimum of previous fine dining restaurant experience
• Able to multi-task while keeping an organized work environment
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with peers
• Weekday and weekend night availability
• Experience with OpenTable preferred

Why work with us?

• Paid Time Off
• Full benefits package after 90 days with 75% paid premiums
• 401k with employer match
• Shift meal, dining discounts in other BLT Restaurant locations, and a great work environment!

Please submit your resume and we will be in touch! BLTPrime is a member of BLT Restaurant Group, who are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers.