Restaurant Host
8 hours ago
Manhattan, New York
Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences in a luxury setting? Firmdale Hotels invites you to become a key player in our highly successful team at Crosby Street Hotel, where elegance meets outstanding service. Firmdale Hotels is a collection of award-winning, luxury boutique hotels and restaurants, renowned for their unique design and exceptional service. Each property offers a distinctively stylish experience, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation in hospitality. Title: Crosby Bar Host Location: Crosby Bar @ the Crosby Street Hotel Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Tipped Position Reports To: Restaurant Manager We are looking for a friendly, professional Bar Host to join our team at the Crosby Street Hotel, a 3 Michelin Key property in the heart of SoHo As a Bar Host, you will be the welcoming face of our establishment, setting the tone for an exceptional dining and bar experience. You will greet guests on arrival, answer the telephone, take reservations, field emails, and ensure that our guests are seated promptly and in accordance with their preferences. Main Duties • Greet all guests upon arrival with a polished, approachable demeanor., • Provide guests with estimated waiting times while maintaining a professional and courteous attitude during peak or challenging service moments., • Seat guests according to their preferences while carefully balancing customer flow across service stations and manage the reservation book via OpenTable, • Thank guests as they leave, invite them to return, and relay any immediate feedback to the manager on duty., • Maintain seamless communication between the bar, restaurant, and other hotel departments., • Answer incoming calls, manage reservation systems, and field email correspondence promptly., • Actively promote sister Firmdale Hotels and associated dining concepts., • Ensure punctuality and personal responsibility in all tasks. · Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive of tasks and duties, but serves only as a guideline for daily duties, which may change from time to time. What We’re Looking For: • A genuinely friendly, warm, and welcoming presence with a natural flair for hospitality., • Excellent spoken and written English., • Flexible schedule including AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays., • Maintain high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times., • Ability to stand and move comfortably for long periods., • OpenTable certification or prior experience is preferred, though not required What We Offer: • Competitive salary, • Generous paid time off for full and part time team members, including NY sick and safe leave, paid vacation days, and personal days, • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, and New York Secure Choice support for most team members, • Complimentary meals on shift, • Free uniform dry cleaning service, • Commuter transit benefits available Day 1, • Ongoing training and professional development, including annual education reimbursement program up to $3,000, • Social events throughout the year, including holiday parties, team member appreciation events, and more, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • Departmental and company-wide incentive programs, • And much more!! Why join Firmdale Hotels? Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design. We are delighted to have been recognized by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades: Crosby Street Hotel • Three Michelin Keys, 2024, 2025, • Condé Nast Traveler 'Triple Crown', 2026, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2024, 2025, • Top-Rated Tablet Hotels of All Time, 2025, • The Best Boutique Hotels in New York City, Travel + Leisure, 2024, • Certified LEED® GOLD by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Warren Street Hotel • Two Michelin Keys, 2025, 2026, • The Hot List, Conde Nast Traveller, 2024, • The IT List, Travel + Leisure, 2024, • World's Greatest Places, TIME Magazine 2024, • The Best Boutique Hotels in New York City, Travel + Leisure, 2024, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025 The Whitby Hotel • Three Michelin Keys, 2024, 2025, 2026, • Top-Rated Tablet Hotels of All Time, 2025, • Condé Nast Traveler 'Triple Crown', 2026, • Best Spots for Afternoon Tea in the US, Tasting Table, 2024, 2025, • Best Afternoon Teas in New York City, Vogue, 2024, 2025, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2024, 2025 You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/ Join us at A FIRMDALE HOTEL and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Apply now to start your journey with Firmdale Hotels! *Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.*