Host - Carversteak NY

Carver Road Hospitality•New York, NY

9h•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Carversteak NY is seeking professional Hosts to join their PM & Brunch teams. This is a part-time position with a salary range of $17.00 per hour. The restaurant is a highly anticipated concept featuring culinary leadership by Daniel Ontiveros, mixology by Francesco Lafranconi, and design by Rockwell Group. Carver Road Hospitality, the operating company, is known for award-winning restaurants and lifestyle experiences, offering growth opportunities within a forward-thinking hospitality company. They are currently hiring for all FOH and BOH positions.

Requirements

Previous host/hospitality experience in a high-volume restaurant/lounge.
Must be able to stand, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Welcoming, greeting, and seating guests in a gracious, accommodating, and professional manner, ensuring 100% guest satisfaction.
Managing reservations and providing accurate wait times for guests without reservations.
Providing guests with basic food and beverage information, including special offerings and displays.
Upselling skills.
Assigning seating considering service standards, staffing levels, and kitchen capacity.
Setting up the host stand, reviewing the reservation book, and maintaining general cleanliness and orderliness of the area throughout the shift.
Assisting with incoming calls and answering questions from guests and confirming reservations.
Seating reservations promptly at a table pre-set for the number in the party and holding chairs for guests as often as possible when seating them.
Protecting establishment, guests, and employees by adhering to Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Actively taking and processing reservations for guests, special orders, and pre-payment information.
Performing side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management.
Ensuring all menus are organized and current.
Taking weekly inventory of menu paper, menu backs, and desk stationary.
Reporting all breakage and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
Attending and participating in daily pre-service meetings.
Updating knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities.
Portraying a positive and professional attitude.
Maintaining professional appearance standards as directed in the Employee Handbook.
Anticipating and accommodating needs of the guest while providing professional and exceptional service to ensure guest satisfaction.