Host - Forbici Tampa

Next Level Brands; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

Dining discounts

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Forbici Modern Italian restaurant is seeking a friendly Host to join our team in Hyde Park Village. You will greet guests, manage reservations, and provide accurate wait times to ensure a smooth dining experience.

The Host seats guests, hands them off to service staff, and answers phones in a prompt, professional manner. Experience in a high-volume restaurant is a plus, and a positive, team-oriented attitude is essential for success in our dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume restaurant is a plus.
• Passion for memorable hospitality.
• Strong communication to build guest relationships.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Team player who stays positive under pressure.
• Willing to obtain food safety and alcohol certifications.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Exceed guests' expectations with friendly, prompt and attentive service.
• Maintain reservations and wait lists; provide accurate wait times to guests.
• Seat guests and hand off to service staff smoothly.
• Answer phones promptly and professionally; direct calls as applicable.

Skills

High-volume experience

Hospitality mindset

Communication skills

English fluent

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive under pressure

Work ethic

Food safety certs

18+ years old

Job description

Forbici Modern Italian restaurant is currently hiring HOST to join our team.

Forbici Modern Italian restaurant, located in Hyde Park Village, serves modern Italian dishes that are made fresh daily, an all Italian wine list, curated craft cocktails, and more. There is something for everyone around the table at Forbici.

Job Summary

A Guest Service host is responsible for exceeding the Guests’ expectations by providing them with friendly, prompt and attentive service that is tailored to the Guests. Host maintain the reservations and wait lists and are able to provide accurate wait times to the Guests. Hosts seat the guests while ensuring a smooth handoff to service staff. The Host is responsible to answer phones in a prompt and professional manner and answer questions and direct calls as applicable.

What We Offer:

• Free shift meal and dining discounts
• Medical, dental and vision coverage *
• Paid time off *
• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, fun and professional environment

* Must be eligible

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant a plus.
• Passion for creating memorable moments of hospitality for our guests.
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with peers and Guests.
• Ability to understand, speak and follow written and verbal instruction in English
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Excels in a team environment and is viewed as a team player by all Team Members
• The ability to stay positive and calm under pressure.
• A strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow.
• Must be able to obtain food safety and responsible alcohol service certifications
• Must be at least 18 years old

Physical Requirements

• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull approximately 25lbs.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours during a single shift, while possibly navigating ramps, stairs, and elevators.

Next Level Brands is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.