Host

Job Description

Job Description

Sartiano's at the Mercer Hotel 99 Prince Street

The Role: 

You are the first impression of the restaurant and set the tone for the guest experience. There will be times you answer the phone, take reservations, and be responsible for seating guests throughout the restaurant. We are looking for candidates that are available to work weekend shifts. 

Responsibilities :

• Warmly greet and welcome guests and escort them to their tables while providing personalized assistance
• Operate SevenRooms reservation platform, keeping the Maître D’ and Management team updated on cancellations, late arrivals, and walk-ins
• Move and arrange tables, chairs, and settings and organize seating for groups with special needs
• Performs opening and closing duties, as needed

Qualifications & Disposition:

• Must have a minimum 1 year experience as a restaurant host in an upscale or fine dining environment
• Proficient in Reservation Management platforms
• Flexible schedule based on the needs of Sartiano's
• Ability to build professional and respectful relationships with guests
• Professional, tactful, and well-versed in conflict resolution
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Commuter benefits
• Daily family meal provided

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

*The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Bond Hospitality and Mercer F&B, LLC (DBA: Sartiano’s) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.