Restaurant Host

Neiman Marcus; Short Hills (NJ); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Descripción de la vacante

Neiman Marcus is seeking a Restaurant Host to greet and seat guests warmly, manage reservations, and support smooth dining operations. You will monitor service flow, assist with inquiries, and ensure a high level of hospitality.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a luxury retail dining environment. The position emphasizes customer service excellence, standing for extended periods, and collaboration with servers and management to maintain impeccable guest

Formación

• Knowledge of OpenTable platform.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Motivated and results-driven.

Responsabilidades

• Greet and seat customers at the host stand.
• Monitor server performance for smooth dining service.
• Observe telephone etiquette and handle inquiries.
• Manage reservations, including VIPs, via OpenTable.
• Optimize seating flow and staffing to maximize capacity.

Conocimientos

OpenTable knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Autonomy

Multitasking

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Herramientas

OpenTable

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are

Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Job Description

YOU WILL BE:

The Restaurant Host serves Neiman Marcus customers in a warm, accommodating, and professional manner by greeting and seating customers.

What You Will Do

• Maintains presence at host stand / door to professionally and graciously greet and seat customers
• Monitors server performance to ensure smooth service during the customers’ dining experience
• Observes proper telephone etiquette
• Handles reservations through OpenTable platform (including VIPs) and any additional inquiries regarding hours of operation, specials, events, etc.
• Organizes reservations, maximizes seating during operating hours, and optimizes staffing and customer traffic
• Adheres to established accounting procedures for all transactions, including all authorized methods of payment and maintains knowledge of the POS system
• Keeps flow of service to standards (e.g., proper seating of customers to each wait station)
• Participates in daily pre-shift meetings
• Fulfills duties that may involve lifting objects (e.g., tables, chairs, highchairs, etc.)
• Maintains cleanliness and presentability of all menus and menu covers
• Maintains the highest level of hygiene standards to include, but not limited to:
• Clean, pressed uniform jacket and accompanying clothing and shoes
• Clean and professionally styled hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks
• Adheres to posted work schedule and follows established procedures for schedule and shift changes

What You Will Bring

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Knowledge of OpenTable platform
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Motivated and results-driven
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills
• "Win together" mentality
• Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds
• Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Your Life And Career At Exemplar Luxury Group

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Salary Range $20.79 - $25.99*
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.