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As a Host or Hostess, you will be responsible for greeting guests and seating them promptly, cheerfully and courteously. Duties of this position include, seating guests, answering the phone, taking, entering and packaging To-Go orders. A qualified applicant must have good communication skills, able to lift 25-50 pounds, stand for up to 8 hours, occasionally use motion which entails pushing, pulling, stretching and continuous bilateral use of fingers and wrists. The above is not an all-inclusive job description. Responsibilities of a Host:: Greeting, seating, and escorting guests. Opens door for guests arriving and departing. Accommodates any special needs of guests, i.e., boosters, highchairs, disabilities. Process To-Go and Delivery Orders Manage Wait List when the restaurant is busy Providing menu recommendations and additional information. Upselling additional products when appropriate. Taking orders using software, order slips, or by memorization. Communicating order details to the kitchen staff. Delivering food and beverages in a timely fashion to outside guests. Delivering checks and collecting bill payments. Cleaning and maintaining the appearance of the restaurant Providing exceptional customer experience. Host Job Requirements:: Prior experience as a host is a plus. Must showcase teamwork and communication skills. Must be able to handle money transactions responsibly. Must be able to multitask and act quickly. Must be flexible and ready to work in shifts. Must be a team player. Benefits: Flexible Hours Extensive Training Real Advancement Opportunities Discounted Meals Extensive Training Since 1958, IHOP® has been the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more. And no matter what menu items they order, there’s one ingredient that’s always constant — a smile. We’ve seen millions of smiles over the years in our restaurants, and now shared in photos across our social properties. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one. This is just one of the many fun and exciting changes you can expect from IHOP®. Because we know the shortest distance between two people is a smile. –

Bookseller/Specialized Assistant - Albertine Books

2 months ago

Full-time

Manhattan, New York

Bookseller/Specialized Assistant - Albertine Books Institut Français des Etats-Unis – Villa Albertine New York is hiring a bookseller (specialized assistant) at Albertine Books This will be a full-time job starting September 1st, 2025. Candidates must already have legal authorization to reside and work in the United States. This includes holding an A visa, a green card, U.S. citizenship, or a pending work permit for an an already-approved green card. Only applicants meeting this requirement will be considered. Candidates must submit official documentation verifying their status as part of their application. I. Brief Presentation Albertine Books is a part of the Department of Books and Ideas at the Institut Français des États-Unis – Villa Albertine. Since September 2014, the bookstore has carried 15,000 French-language works and English translations of French texts for a Francophone audience or for anyone curious about French and Francophone writers. Albertine Books is seeking a new Bookseller who is fluent in French and English and who is friendly, collaborative, and passionate about French and American literature. This position will report directly to the Director of the bookstore and will work in collaboration with the Deputy Director and the Book Department of Villa Albertine. They will participate in the daily operations of the bookstore and more specifically will work on school and independent bookstore partnerships. II. Job Description • Assisting customers (greeting, providing information and advice, operating the cash register, and tracking orders), • Supporting the bookstore’s logistics: receiving/shipping orders, shelving books, restocking, and overseeing stock management, including inventory, returns, processing books, and managing certain sections as needed., • Contributing to the development of the bookstore’s event programming, under the supervision of the Book Department and in collaboration with the Development Department; assisting with literary events hosted by Villa Albertine., • Working on our French Corner program, a partnership with independent American bookstores to help them promote and sell French-language works., • Writing content for the bookstore’s website and communication materials (newsletter/social media), including recommendations and staff picks., • Working at bookstore events (often in the early evening)., • Relevant work experience, preferably in a bookstore or in publishing., • Translation, education, other retail, or similar experiences are also helpful., • Familiarity with French and American literary culture., • Familiarity with American book publishing., • Experience using a cash register or with customer service., • English: Fluent, • A kind and patient attitude towards customer service., • This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good time management, and a thorough approach., • The bookstore has a small team that works very collaboratively but organizes their time management autonomously., • Work team: Three people and support from two full-time interns, • The work week is 40 hours, excluding lunch breaks., • There is a six-month trial period., • The bookseller must be available to work Tuesdays to Saturdays., • All work must be on site and in person., • Our events calendar will require occasional evening work and may require some flexibility., • Salary: $5,363 per month full-time with a monthly transportation allowance of $120., • Vacation Plan: 25 days per year and 11 bank holidays.

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