Restaurant Host, Fine Dining & Reservations
Overview
You own the front-of-house experience for a 150-seat steakhouse in Manhattan, serving 300+ guests nightly. You are the first and last impression, setting the tone for every visit. Working alongside a tight-knit team of servers and kitchen staff, you manage the flow of the dining room with confidence. This role demands speed, grace, and a genuine love for hospitality, with every shift a live performance.
What You'll Do10
- 1Greet guests as they arrive and present menus with a warm welcome.
- 2Manage reservations in OpenTable and maintain a living seating chart to maximize table turnover.
- 3Answer phone calls with professionalism, taking reservations and answering questions about the restaurant.
- 4Direct guests to their tables, accommodating special requests and seating preferences.
- 5Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to sequence seating and stagger reservations for smooth service.
- 6Monitor the dining area for cleanliness and readiness, resetting tables with POS speed.
- 7Handle guest concerns on the spot, escalating to management when needed.
- 8Study the menu daily to make confident recommendations and answer allergy questions.
- 9Track wait times and communicate them accurately, updating the host stand log.
- 10Support the team during peak rushes by assisting with menu distribution and guest flow.
Requirements6
- 11+ year hosting or front-of-house experience in a restaurant setting.
- 21+ year of food service or hospitality background, with a focus on guest satisfaction.
- 3Working knowledge of POS systems, especially Aloha POS or Micros POS.
- 4Verbal and written communication skills, plus polished phone etiquette.
- 5Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts and move through a packed dining room without losing composure.
- 6Schedule flexibility for 3-5 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.
Salary Insight
$16 - $19k per year
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