Host at Amerigo Cool Springs

Williamson, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Health insurance benefits

50% discounted meals

Free parking

Major holidays off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Amerigo Italian Restaurant in Cool Springs is seeking full- and part-time Hosts with at least 1 year of hosting in upscale casual dining. OpenTable experience is a plus, and weekend availability is required to help manage a busy service.

You will be the first and last interaction for guests, delivering a welcoming, professional experience. We offer competitive hourly pay and attractive benefits, with room for advancement within 4Top Hospitality.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hosting experience in upscale casual dining.
• Proficiency with OpenTable is a plus.
• Must be available daytime, evening, and weekends.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.
• Team player with strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage the host stand with a welcoming attitude.
• Coordinate seating and reservations to ensure smooth service.
• Handle inquiries, calls and guest concerns calmly.
• Collaborate with front-of-house team to maintain flow.

Skills

OpenTable experience

Hosting

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Amerigo Italian Restaurant in Cool Springs is hiring Full and Part-Time Hosts to join our team! At least one year of hosting experience in an upscale casual restaurant is required. Proficiency in using OpenTable is a PLUS. Shifts include daytime, evening, and weekend (weekend availability is required). If this sounds like you, keep reading!

What we are looking for

As the first and last interaction the guest has with the restaurant, the host has the opportunity to make a positive, lasting impression with our diners. We are looking for someone who can bring a positive energy to our front-of-house team while maintaining floor operations to ensure smooth service for our guests and service team. The ideal candidate will also possess the following attributes:

• Great communication skills with a professional demeanor and appearance
• Provide high level of organization and hospitality to all guests at all times
• Understand and operate the reservation system. Previous experience with OpenTable is a plus!
• Effectively manage incoming guests, phone calls, complaints, and inquiries while maintaining a calm demeanor
• The ability and desire to be a part of a team
• Experience hosting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Perks and Benefits

• Earn $18-$20/hour, depending on availability and experience
• Participation in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), a company funded retirement benefit that grants employees ownership stake in 4Top. As an employee-owner, stock shares are accumulated over time to build towards your retirement savings (at no cost to the employee).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits for employees at 30+ hours/week
  50% discounted meals
• Free parking
• Major holidays off: we are closed on July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve night, and Christmas day
• Room for advancement at our family of restaurants. Over 85% of our management team started from within 4Top!

About Amerigo

Since 1987, Amerigo has been sharing countless meals and celebrations with multi-generations of families at our locations in TN and MS. Our commitment to hospitality and the highest quality ingredients remains strong; we are committed to providing our guests with a memorable experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We serve lunch and dinner daily and a Saturday and Sunday brunch. In addition, we offer over 15 gluten-sensitive dishes and weekday early bird specials.

About 4Top Hospitality

4Top is a multi-concept independent restaurant group based in Nashville, TN with 15 locations across the southeast. Concepts include Amerigo Italian Restaurant, southern steakhouse Char, oyster bar Saltine, and casual bar and restaurant Jasper’s. Chef-driven concepts include award-winning Chef Deb Paquette’s etch and etc. restaurants in Nashville, TN. The group has plans for continued growth in 2025 and beyond.

At 4Top, you’re more than just an employee – you’re an employee owner. We offer a benefit plan called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows you to own a part of the company and accumulate shares to build towards your retirement savings over time. The ESOP is a company-funded program, so there is no out of pocket expense or contribution necessary. All employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP program once service time requirements have been met. The longer you stay with 4Top, and the better the company performs, the more your account can continue to grow. The ESOP is tied to company performance, which enables you to share directly in the future success of the company – a success you are helping to create.

AND RECEIVE ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS