Restaurant Host- Eataly Short Hills at Eataly North America

Short Hills, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Greeting Guests, Seating Guests, Maintaining Waitlist, Managing Reservations, Balancing Guest Flow, Escorting Guests, Providing Menus, Server Assistance, Bus Person Assistance, Computer Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description 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 Job Description A 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 Host diligently and efficiently manages seating in Eataly’s restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant Manager. 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 Hourly rate $17.00 plus tips Qualifications 1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant Basic computer skills Excellent communication skills High school diploma or equivalent preferred Job Requirements 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 Additional Information Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave 401K with match or RRSP Bonus program Free family meal daily Discounts at Eataly Classes on products and Italian cuisine Referral bonus program and more!

Responsibilities

The Host acts as the first and last point of contact for guests, being responsible for greeting, seating, and bidding farewell, while diligently managing the seating process and maintaining the restaurant's flow during service. This role involves efficiently managing the waitlist, taking reservations, balancing guest distribution among service stations, and assisting servers and bus persons as needed.