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Host & Hostess

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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:
  2. - Warmly welcome guests upon arrival and escort them to their tables .
  3. - Manage waitlists during peak hours and provide accurate wait-time estimates .


  4. Reservation Management:
  5. - Take and confirm reservations via phone or online systems .
  6. - Maintain an organized seating chart to balance server workloads .


  7. Customer Service & Problem Resolution:
  8. - Address guest inquiries, complaints, or special requests professionally .
  9. - Assist with menu recommendations and provide information about daily specials .


  10. Coordination with Staff:
  11. - Communicate with servers, bussers, and kitchen staff to ensure efficient service .
  12. - Assist in clearing tables or handling to-go orders if needed .


  13. Maintaining Cleanliness & Organization:
  14. - Keep the reception area, menus, and waiting zones tidy .
  15. - 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.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    Open
  • Salary
    $18 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon5-48 49th Avenue, Long Island City, Queens, 11101, New York

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Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since March, 2025

Michelin Star Mexican Cuisine. Casa Enrique opened its doors on March 15th 2012, and quickly established itself as a local hotspot in Long Island City. In ...

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