Host

Corner Table Restaurants•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Corner Table Restaurants (CTR), the company behind The Smith, is dedicated to making people happy by prioritizing the well-being of its employees, guests, and community. The company fosters a positive, empowering, and supportive culture, collaborating with local farmers and purveyors to deliver delicious food and drinks to millions of guests annually. With plans for significant expansion, CTR is actively seeking smart, upbeat, and authentic individuals to join its rapidly growing team. The Smith, a highly popular casual neighborhood brasserie, boasts several locations among the top 100 busiest restaurants in the US. Its menu features bistro classics, seasonal dishes, and craft cocktails, all served in a vibrant atmosphere suitable for various occasions, from after-work gatherings to special celebrations. The Host position involves warmly greeting all guests, creating a welcoming environment, accommodating requests, guiding guests to their tables, efficiently managing the floor plan and reservations, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the host area, answering phone inquiries about the menu and restaurant, and ensuring that every aspect of the dining experience exceeds expectations.

Requirements

You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
Learning about food and beverage excites you.
You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.
You have previous hosting experience.

Responsibilities

Greet all Smith guests by being attentive to them as soon as they walk through the door
Create a welcome environment for guests, when appropriate refer to guests by their names.
Say yes! Always try to find ways to accommodate a request.
Guide guests to their tables with menus.
Manager the floor plan and pay special attention to reservations and ensure they are seated in a timely manner.
Clean, organize, and stock menus at host area.
Answer phone and answer questions concerning the menu and the restaurant.
Observer the entire dining experience ensuring that every moment at the exceeds expectations

Benefits

Competitive salary
Bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401K plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Gym Discounts
Commuter benefits
Bring a friend to work bonus
Generous paid time off
A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.