109 Best Part-time Host & Hostess Jobs in Manhattan, New York, New York (December 2025)

We are looking for a confident, reliable Brand Ambassador for a promotional event this weekend. Must be professional, friendly, and comfortable engaging with customers. If you’re available and interested, please reply privately as soon as possible.

Qualifications: Schedule: Full time, evenings, weekends, holidays required, and Flexible scheduling available. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Friendly and outgoing personality Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong customer service skills Previous restaurant experience preferred Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods Benefits: Competitive hourly wage + tips, Employee discounts.

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. • Warmly welcome guests upon arrival and escort them to their tables ., • Manage waitlists during peak hours and provide accurate wait-time estimates . • Take and confirm reservations via phone or online systems ., • Maintain an organized seating chart to balance server workloads . • Address guest inquiries, complaints, or special requests professionally ., • Assist with menu recommendations and provide information about daily specials . • Communicate with servers, bussers, and kitchen staff to ensure efficient service ., • Assist in clearing tables or handling to-go orders if needed . • Keep the reception area, menus, and waiting zones tidy ., • Perform opening/closing duties (e.g., setting up host stands, updating reservation s

We are currently seeking an experienced hostess to join our team at our top Italian restaurant located in Midtown.

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Experienced Host (Part-Time)

Luxury restaurant in the Upper East Side is seeking an experienced Host to join our team part-time. Requirements: • Experience with reservation systems (Resy preferred), • Excellent customer service and phone etiquette, • Professional communication and presentation, • Fluent in English; bilingual a plus, • Weekend availability required Responsibilities: • Manage reservations and guest communication, • Coordinate seating and guest flow, • Greet guests with warmth and professionalism, • Coat check Compensation: Competitive hourly rate

Staten Island, New York

Join our team as a Server and be a vital part of our restaurant's success. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry and excel in providing top-notch guest services. As a Server, you will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our patrons in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Duties: Greet customers warmly and assist them in selecting menu items Take food and beverage orders accurately and promptly Serve food and drinks to guests in a timely manner Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure efficient service - Provide recommendations on menu offerings and upsell specials Handle guest inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints courteously Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area Process payments using POS systems accurately Requirements: Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting is preferred Knowledge of food service procedures and standards Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment Excellent multitasking abilities Willingness to learn about menu items and ingredients Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Join our team as a Server to showcase your sales skills, food service expertise, and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. If you thrive in a customer-centric role and enjoy the challenges of fine dining service, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 21 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Work Location: In person

Hey all, hope you are well! We have a job coming up in November at a Conference for a Worldwide Software Company. Please note we will need hosts to be available for both days for the role. 📍Javits Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States 📆 12th and 13th November 2025 🕰 8:30am - 11:00am (12th) 7:30am - 5:30pm (13th) 🤑 $100 + $10 sustenance + up to $10 Expenses (12th) $262.50 + $10 sustenance + up to $10 Expenses (13th) 👥Role: There will be a variety of roles as a part of the day including Registration, Mic Running, Cloakroom Assistant, Keynote Loading, Direction Wayfinding, Queue Management, SWAG Distribution, Badge Scanning amongst many others! If you are interested and available please apply so I can send you more details! Looking forward to speaking with you! Many Thanks, Jack weIMPLEMENT

Amber steakhouse is looking for a well qualified hostess to join our team. Must be available weekends. Weekday availability is a plus. Must have experience in customer service, warm, friendly, and reliable.

Job Summary As the face of Mr. Broadway, the Host/Hostess will warmly welcome and seat guests, manage OpenTable reservations and walk-ins, and ensure smooth dining-room flow while upholding our kosher standards. Key Responsibilities • Greet and seat guests promptly with a friendly, professional demeanor, • Manage OpenTable reservations and maintain an accurate waitlist, • Balance reservations and walk-ins to minimize guest wait times, • Monitor table statuses and communicate turnover updates to servers and bussers, • Answer phone inquiries regarding availability, specials, and private-dining requests, • Keep the host station organized and stocked with menus, sanitizing supplies, and POS tools, • Assist with light side work (e.g., resetting tables, refilling water stations) Qualifications • Previous customer-service or hosting experience preferred, • Comfortable using OpenTable (or similar reservation platforms), • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to multitask and remain calm during busy shifts, • Availability primarily weekdays, 11 AM–4 PM, with occasional Sundays as needed

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