Host - New York, United States - Creative Culinary Management Company

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Are you ready to be part of New York City's most exciting summer destination? We're looking for enthusiastic hospitality professionals to join our team this season at the SEAPORT

Discover endless opportunities from crafting delicious cocktails with a view and delivering best-in-class culinary experiences, to being able to experience award winning artists perform on our stage.

Every role plays a vital part in creating unforgettable moments for our guests.

If you thrive in high-energy environments, deliver outstanding service with a smile, and are passionate about creating memorable experiences, we want you on our team.

***As the first point of contact for our guests, the Host is the welcoming face that sets the tone for their entire experience. This role demands a warm and friendly demeanor, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage guest flow efficiently. The Host/Hostess plays a crucial role in creating a positive and inviting atmosphere from the moment patrons enter our establishment.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver a fantastic food and beverage dining experience to all guests
  • Welcome guests by greeting them per the company standards and respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Escort guests to seats and set them up for a pleasurable dining experience based on appropriate floor plan
  • Promote and maintain the highest level of customer service to all guests while staying alert to their needs
  • Provide guests with food and beverage menus while demonstrate expert knowledge of all menu items, as well as daily specials
  • Receive and record dining reservations or respond to general inquiries via telephone or online reservation system
  • Confer with dining room staff to ensure guests are receiving prompt and courteous service
  • Provide guests with information about the Seaport, including giving direction
  • Maintain dining ambiance with an enthusiastic and graceful attitude
  • Actively participate during line up
  • Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest's expectations
  • Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the Host booth before, during and after service
  • Adhere to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
  • Complete all assigned side work relevant to guest interactive service
  • Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform
  • Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Minimum of 1 year of Host experience in a fastpaced, highvolume setting
  • Experience working with Resy is preferred
  • Personable demeanor, instinctive nature
  • Ability to think quickly and multitask in a fastpaced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively and eloquently, both verbal and written
  • Ability to take direction and execute
  • High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
  • A desire to advocate on behalf of the guest as well as notice and pursue when a guest is dissatisfied
  • Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest's expectations
  • Ability to work in an everchanging environment
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Strong work ethic and customerfocused approach
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).
  • Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
  • Climbing steps regularly.

COMPENSATION

  • The base pay range for this position is $18.00$20.00 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/jobrelated knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc._

Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.

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