Host - Centurion New York

The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud in New York seeks an experienced Host to welcome guests, seat them, and help sustain a smooth service flow in our new fine to upscale bar and lounge setting. You will also handle reservations, greet and say goodbye, and support the front-of-house team with VIP requests and special events.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of Host experience in a high-volume environment, are passionate about food and wine, and possess strong communication, organization, and

Qualifications

• Must have open availability (days, nights, and weekends).
• Previous experience in a high-volume environment.
• General knowledge and interest in food & wine.
• Able to take direction and complete tasks.
• Organizational skills.
• Effective time management.
• Pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Able to engage guests successfully and build relationships.
• Impeccable grooming as defined by management and dress code.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the front-of-house team to contribute to a positive dining experience for guests.
• Make same day reservations and confirmation calls.
• Greet, seat & say Goodbye to guests.
• Respond to emails in the reservations inbox.
• Proof reservation book to maximize seating, revise notes & facilitate special VIP requests.
• Assist Management team with various projects as needed.

Skills

Open availability (days, nights, and

High-volume environment

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Grooming & dress code

Interest in food & wine

Resy familiarity

Tools

Resy familiarity

Job description

The Dinex Group, Chef Daniel Boulud's internationally acclaimed restaurant group, is opening a new multiple-venue fine, fine-casual, and upscale bar/lounge location in early 2023. The newest property is an exclusive, elegant space that will provide guests the highest level of service and hospitality. We are committed to creating a unique experience for each one of our guests and are looking for experienced, enthusiastic hospitality professionals to join our team.

The Host is the first and last point of contact with the guest and is responsible for greeting, seating, and saying goodbye to guests as well as supporting the flow of the restaurant during service. They will also take and confirm reservations over the phone, distribute soignées, retrieve messages and return phone calls in a clear, concise and accurate manner.

The Host will report directly to the Service Director and General Manager. This ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as a Host in a similar setting and familiarity of Resy.

• Work closely with the front-of-house team to contribute to a positive dining experience for guests
• Make same day reservations and confirmation calls
• Greet, seat & say Goodbye to guests
• Respond to emails in the reservations inbox
• Proof reservation book to maximize seating, revise notes & facilitate special VIP requests
• Assist Management team with various projects as needed

Competencies, & Qualifications:

• Must have open availability (days, nights, and weekends)
• Previous experience in a high-volume environment
• General knowledge and interest in food & wine
• Able to take direction and complete tasks
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Pleasant and professional demeanor
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Able to engage guests successfully and build relationships
• Impreccable grooming as defined by management and dress code

Positions require:

• Full availability - daytime hours, evening hours and weekends
• Drug screening
• Reference check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment

The Dinex Group is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

More detail about Centurion New York part of the Dinex Group, the Restaurant Group of Chef Daniel Boulud, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/443399-Centurion%25C2%25AE-New-York