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Job Description Anthony Scotto Restaurants is currently looking for Host/Hostess for one of our Fine Dining restaurants. At Anthony Scotto Restaurants, our culinary teams are constantly evolving to keep our offerings absolutely fresh and exciting. We accomplish this by using the finest, quality ingredients available, regardless of cost, and by updating our menus to reflect the flavors of each season. Our steakhouse cuisine has expanded beyond the classics, to include world renowned sushi and sashimi, exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe. All of our restaurants feature award winning wine lists with over 450 different vintages of wine by the bottle and 40 wines by the glass, plus creative homemade desserts imagined and prepared by our in-house pastry chefs. Here at Anthony Scotto Restaurants, we believe in cultivating our employees to be the best that fine dining has to offer. We are a busy restaurant and have an open role for hostess. You will greet guests as they enter and show them to their table or waiting area. You will also engage with guests to ensure their meal is as good as it should be. To do well in this role you should be comfortable standing for long periods and managing a very busy shift. UNPARALLED COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Industry-leading salaries, • Revenue based quarterly bonuses- Our success is your success!, • United Health Care Oxford - medical Insurance with company contribution, • Dental and Vision Insurance, • 401K We are looking for individuals who are looking to be leaders and innovators in the culinary world to drive our business forward. This position directly reports to the General and Assistant Managers. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Greeting guests as they enter, and putting them on a waiting list as necessary., • Providing guests with menus and answering any initial questions., • Seating guests at tables or in waiting areas., • Assigning guests to tables they prefer, while keeping table rotation in mind so that servers receive the right number of customers., • Engaging with guests to ensure they're happy with food and service., • Responding to complaints and helping to resolve them., • Answering phone calls, taking reservations and answering questions., • Knowledge of the menu., • Helping out with other positions in the restaurant as needed. Anthony Scotto Restaurants has achieved great success and we are just getting started. This is your opportunity to make decisions to help shape a growing company. This position will have regular exposure to ownership and have significant influence on decisions in the company’s development, from operational practices to company culture to service standards. We take the opinion of our team very seriously. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent preferred., • Ability to provide top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment., • A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff., • Does high-quality work while unsupervised., • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time., • Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary., • Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed., • Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system., • Able to work in a busy restaurant environment., • Restaurant experience a plus. Anthony Scotto is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. More details about Anthony Scotto Restaurants can be found by visiting

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Free food & snacks, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Health insurance QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Education & Experience • Enjoys seeking out & creating memorable guest experiences., • Ability to engage all guests., • Strong Customer Service Skills., • Shares the cultural belief that teamwork delivers results., • Loves to SMILE!Physical requirements:, • Light work - Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects., • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times., • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner., • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests., • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines., • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner., • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings., • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with the Northport Hotel policies, • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag., • Comply with the Northport Hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe alcohol service., • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions., • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary., • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information, • Must be able to handle cash and credit card transactions., • Must be able to work with computer software systems. Fundamental Requirements • Greet and welcome all guests approaching the restaurant in accordance with the Northport Hotel company standards., • Engage guest in conversation while walking guest to table seeking any information we can use to enhance the guest experience. Any information must be entered in the guest profile on Open Table, • Attend and participate in daily pre-shift meetings, noting all VIPS and special requests & discuss service enhancements., • Be knowledgeable about the menu and answer and explain guest questions or concerns., • Follow all cash handling and credit policies., • Be able to use Silverware POS Software., • Willing to assist all teammates to enhance the guest experience., • Obtain all necessary information when taking restaurant reservations and entering the information correctly in Open Table., • Effectively answer phones with standard greetings, effectively answer questions and direct calls quickly and efficiently., • Use of table and seat numbers during service at no times will we Auction Food at the table., • Be able to perform and complete all tasks and duties on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner., • Maintain a clean work area. Complete our short application today!