Pick & Cheese Host

Pick & Cheese; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits after 90 days

401(k) eligibility after one year

Job summary

Pick & Cheese is seeking a friendly Host for its NYC opening at Shaver Food Hall in New York, NY. You will welcome guests, guide them through the hall, and assist with reservations while sharing insider tips on live performances and dining options.

Ideal candidates are energetic, communicative, and passionate about hospitality. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. This role includes benefits after 90 days and potential 401(k) eligibility after one year.

Qualifications

• Prior hospitality or restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
• A natural communicator—bilingual skills are a plus.
• Energetic, fun, and passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with professionalism, warmth, and personality.
• Answer phones with a warm personality and a smile in your voice.
• Make reservations for guests (Resy), verify existing reservations, and guide guests to alternative times and dates for those times that are fully booked.
• Provide clear directions and prompt answers to questions, always with a guest-first mindset.
• Assist with opening, closing, and side duties to keep the hall operating smoothly.
• Support cleanliness by ensuring walkways and common areas are inviting and safe.
• Collaborate with team members to create a seamless guest experience across shifts.
• Communicate guest feedback and questions to management to continuously elevate our service.
• Represent the Pick & Cheese brand with pride, positivity, and genuine hospitality.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Bilingual skills

Energetic personality

Guest-focused service

Job description

NYC Food Hall | 802000
New York, NY 10018, USA

Description

HOST

Shaver Food Hall | New York, NY

Hourly Rate: $18-20

ABOUT PICK & CHEESE
Pick & Cheese is the world’s first cheese conveyor belt restaurant. It is a fun, modern twist on British dining that invites guests to explore and discover incredible British cheesespaired with hand-picked wines and small plates. Our mission is to make British cheese accessible, exciting, andworth celebrating daily.

Now proudly part of Shaver Food Hall — a one-of-a-kind culinary destination where New York’s creativity meets global flavors —we’relooking for passionate, energetic, and hospitality-driven individuals to join our opening team.

THE ROLE

As a Host,you’llbe the first face of Pick & Cheese—welcoming, guiding, and connecting with our guests to ensure every visit feels both effortless and unforgettable. More than just a greeter, our Hosts embody the spirit of New York hospitality: energetic, knowledgeable, and approachable.You’llshare insider tips about our restaurants and bars, highlight upcoming live performances, and help guests navigate the hall so they can make the most of their time with us.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Greet and welcome guests with professionalism, warmth, and personality.
• Answer phones with a warm personality and a smile in your voice.
• Make reservations for guests (Resy), verify existing reservations, and guide guests to alternative times and dates for those times that are fully booked.
• Provide clear directions and prompt answers to questions, always with a guest-first mindset.
• Assistwith opening, closing, and side duties to keep the halloperatingsmoothly.
• Support cleanliness by ensuring walkways andcommon areasare inviting and safe.
• Collaborate with team members to create a seamless guest experience across shifts.
• Communicate guest feedback and questions to management to continuously elevate our service.
• Represent the Pick & Cheese brand with pride, positivity, and genuine hospitality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior hospitality or restaurant experience is preferred but notrequired.
• A natural communicator—bilingual skills are a plus.
• Energetic, fun, and passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift to 50 lbs.

THE GOOD STUFF

• Medical benefitsavailablefor hourly team members averaging 30+ hours/week (after 90 days).
• 401(k) eligibility after one year of service (for individuals 21+).
• Bepart of New York’s newest cultural destination—help us bring Pick & Cheese to life every day.

Why Join Us?
Join the Pick & Cheese team at Shaver Food Hall — where exceptional hospitality meets creativity, and every moment matters.

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