Host - Eataly Downtown
12 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionCompany Description Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to: • EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters, • SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products, • LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledgeJob Description A Host is the first and last point of contact with guests at a restaurant and is responsible for greeting, seating and saying goodbye to guests as well as maintaining the flow of the restaurant during service. A Host diligently and efficiently manages seating in Eataly’s restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant Manager. • Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel, • Maintains an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system, • Takes and manages reservations in restaurants that allow reservations, • Balances the guest flow among the service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability, • Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts them to table, provides menus and introduces the server, • Assists with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency, • Performs other duties as required or assignedQualifications, • 1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant, • Basic computer skills, • Excellent communication skills, • Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends, • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Additional Information Benefits and Perks • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Parental Leave, • 401K with match or RRSP, • Bonus program, • Free family meal daily, • Discounts at Eataly, • Classes on products and Italian cuisine, • Referral bonus program