Host

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local family-owned restaurant is seeking a Host to provide quality and genuine hospitality in a welcoming environment. Responsibilities include greeting guests, managing seating, and ensuring excellent dining experiences. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with a passion for food and positive interactions with team members and guests. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant dining atmosphere in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Qualifications

• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and guests.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and genuine hospitality in a timely manner.
• Greet parties as they arrive and manage seating arrangements.
• Acknowledge guests when they arrive and leave.

Skills

Passion for food

Positive attitude

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Guest service experience

Job description

At Taverna Costale, our daily aim is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment in which those we work alongside grow while providing a warm, welcoming experience for our guests.

Taverna Costale is a local family-owned restaurant, pairing approachable hospitality with an elevated menu designed by Top Chef Fabio Viviani. It is the perfect blend of a rustic Italian eatery, an energetic local tavern, and an upscale modern restaurant.

With an eclectic menu, including coastal creations, and a focus on exciting cocktails and craft beer from independent breweries, Taverna Costale is sure to be a favorite for those who want to gather with friends.

If you believe in this idea and vision, it’s time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.

It is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Position: Host

Duties

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Greeting parties as they arrive with a welcoming and accommodating attitude
• Distribute menus to guest as they are seated
• Ensure that guest’s feel important and welcome in the restaurant throughout their entire stay
• Be responsive to phone calls
• Manage seating and reservations to ensure guests get the best experience
• Acknowledge guests when they arrive and leave
• Communicating effectively with both guests and team-members
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and guests
• A desire to succeed in a progressive, exciting, and fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized during busy service times
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 10+ pounds repetitively
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Hosting, guest service experience preferred

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!