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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 Lead 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 Lead 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, • 2+ 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, • Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting 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, • and more!

Job Description Team Members At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together. We foster a culture built on five core values: • Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others., • Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious., • Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt., • Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility., • Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. The Role: As a CAVA Team member you are our guests' first experience! You have the opportunity to bring positivity, charm and an exceptional experience to each customer every time they walk through our doors. From greeting guests with genuine passion, to teaching customers about our vibrant food menu options and customizing their meals to their personal preferences, our team members do it all. What You’ll Do • Enthusiastically educate guests about our menu and assemble orders as requested, • Keep the serving line, dining room, and restrooms clean and organized, • Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality and consistency, • Adhere to safety and sanitation procedures, • Restock stations and keep them clean and organized, • Ensure the overall cleanliness of the restaurant, • Deliver a delicious, unique, and memorable experience to each of our guests, • Put deliveries away, plus any additional duties assigned, • Ability to cross train across the restaurant to ensure rapid growth, • May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, • Must be able to bend and reach overhead often, • Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment, • Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold, • Must be comfortable working near open flames, • May be required to work in tight spaces, • Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people, • Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required, • Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally, • Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner, • Competitive pay, • Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!*, • 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*, • Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*, • FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked, • The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand *indicates eligible qualifying positions As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. Team Member | Culinary Leader | Kitchen Leader | Shift Leader | Cook | Prep Cook | Grill Cook | Prep Crew | Hourly Manager | Shift Manager | Customer Service | Restaurant | Part Time | Full Time | Crew Member | Host | Cashier | Line Cook | Server We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Responsibilities: • Welcome guests with a smile and inform them of the wait time, • Seat guests at their tables, taking into consideration server availability and guest needs, • Provide guests with menus and inform them of any available specials, • Previous experience as a host/hostess, server, or busser is preferred, • Friendly and outgoing personality, • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and carrying trays, • Familiarity with food safety guidelines, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job Description A Host is responsible for welcoming the guest to restaurant and walking them to their table. The duties include maintaining a waitlist, passing out menus, and answering the phone with a smile. Job Posted by ApplicantPro