We are looking for an expert Host / Hostess to join our productive team at Portale Restaurant in New York, NY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Host / Hostess is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, persuasion and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Host / Hostess at Portale Restaurant today!
Position: Host/Hostess/Reservationist (Friday/Saturday evening and Sunday brunch availability required with the opportunity to pick up more shifts beyond that on busier nights earlier in the week.)
Portale Restaurant is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in the neighborhood of Chelsea led by Chef Alfred Portale, the James Beard award-winning chef and best-selling cookbook author. We are searching for talented, hardworking, and hospitality-oriented individuals who enjoy teamwork. We are looking for an enthusiatsic individual with relevant restaurant experience who can play a key role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and team. If you are someone who knows how to be serious while also having fun, then we would be interested in learning more about you for this position.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Work with a smile Exude warmth and provided sincere hospitality at the door on the phone Take full ownership of your sidework to ensure its completion Keep the coatcheck area, Maitre d' stand, and bathrooms clean and organized throughout the shift Escort guests to their table with the ability to carry drinks on a tray Provide the maître d' table status updates throughout the shift Field phone calls while being able to accurately quote reservation times that are available Assist guests with their coats and belongings Look beyond your primary responsibilities to assist the team as needed Position Requirements: Comfort fielding phone calls, transferring/holding calls, and making reservations Ability to speak clearly, confidently and at the right pace Available to work weekends, days, nights, and holidays Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Sevenrooms and Opentable reservation platforms Excellent communication Minimum 2 years of NYC Restaurant Experience in high volume, fine dining restaurants Able to stand for a 6-10 hour shifts Available to work late nights, holidays and long days as necessary We are an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits of working as a Host / Hostess in New York, NY:
? Company offers great benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Competitive salary
