Host / Hostess - Old John's Luncheonette - New York

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Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests, by welcoming and warmly greeting guests on arrival. You are the first point of contact as guests arrive. The first impression is a lasting one and can set the tone for the rest of the guests’ experience in our venue. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves either their wishes or pending additional reservations. MUST BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS - if you are not consistently available on those evenings then do NOT apply. Familiarity with Resy is preferred, but not required. Compensation Details Hourly: $17.00+

A restaurant hostess responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, managing seating arrangements, and ensuring a smooth dining experience. This role requires strong customer service skills, multitasking abilities. 1. Greeting & Seating Guests: • Warmly welcome guests upon arrival and escort them to their tables ., • Manage waitlists during peak hours and provide accurate wait-time estimates . 1. Reservation Management: • Take and confirm reservations via phone or online systems ., • Maintain an organized seating chart to balance server workloads . 1. Customer Service & Problem Resolution: • Address guest inquiries, complaints, or special requests professionally ., • Assist with menu recommendations and provide information about daily specials . 1. Coordination with Staff: • Communicate with servers, bussers, and kitchen staff to ensure efficient service ., • Assist in clearing tables or handling to-go orders if needed . 1. Maintaining Cleanliness & Organization: • Keep the reception area, menus, and waiting zones tidy ., • Perform opening/closing duties (e.g., setting up host stands, updating reservation s, • Experience: Prior hostess or customer service experience preferred but not mandatory ., • Communication: Friendly demeanor with strong verbal and interpersonal skills ., • Multitasking: Ability to manage high-traffic periods while remaining calm ., • Physical Stamina: Stand/walk for extended periods and lift trays if required ., • Flexibility: Availability for evenings, weekends.

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This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in sales, client relations, and hospitality operations within a high-energy, premium environment. Position Overview: Responsibility includes delivering an elevated guest experience while contributing directly to revenue growth. This role blends customer service excellence with sales performance, making it ideal for individuals looking to grow within hospitality or client-facing industries. Key Responsibilities: Manage VIP tables and ensure a seamless, high-quality guest experience Build and maintain relationships with guests to encourage repeat business Support revenue goals through thoughtful upselling and service execution Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient operations during events Maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced environment Growth & Development: Hands-on experience in sales and client relationship management Clear pathways into leadership, event management, and operations Development of transferable skills including communication, problem-solving, and adaptability Ideal Candidate: Strong interpersonal and communication skills Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment Motivated to grow within hospitality, sales, or events

Host/Hostess – Job Description We are looking for a friendly and organized Host/Hostess to be the first point of contact for our guests and help ensure a smooth front-of-house experience. Responsibilities: • Greet and welcome guests in a warm, professional manner, • Manage reservations and waitlist, • Seat guests efficiently while maintaining balanced service flow, • Answer phone calls and take delivery orders accurately, • Coordinate and organize third-party delivery orders, • Receive, check, and hand off delivery pickups to drivers, • Maintain a clean and organized host area, • Communicate effectively with management and service staff Requirements: • Strong communication and customer service skills, • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, • Punctual, reliable, and well-presented, • Prior restaurant experience is a plus but not required We’re looking for someone who is organized, friendly, and able to keep things running smoothly during busy service.

As the first point of contact for our guests, the Hostess creates a warm and welcoming dining experience. You’ll greet guests, manage reservations, and ensure smooth seating flow throughout service. Key Responsibilities: Warmly greet and seat guests in a friendly and professional manner. Manage the reservation system and guest waiting list efficiently. Provide accurate wait time estimates and communicate clearly with guests. Coordinate table assignments with servers and managers to balance service flow. Answer phone calls, take reservations, and handle general guest inquiries. Maintain a clean and organized host stand and entrance area. Assist with menus, special requests, and ensuring a positive guest experience. Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.