Restaurant Lead Host- Eataly Short Hills

Eataly North America•Millburn, NJ

14d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to: EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge A Lead Host is the first and last point of contact with guests at a restaurant and is responsible for greeting, seating and saying goodbye to guests as well as maintaining the flow of the restaurant during service. A Lead Host diligently and efficiently manages seating in Eataly’s restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant Manager.

Requirements

2+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication skills
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel
Maintains an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system
Takes and manages reservations in restaurants that allow reservations
Balances the guest flow among the service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability
Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts them to table, provides menus and introduces the server
Assists with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency
Performs other duties as required or assigned