Host

Location: Smithfield and East Greenwich, RI

Job Title: Host/Hostess

Job Type: Part-time or Full-time

Want to be part of a winning team? Siena Restaurant Group has been named Best Restaurant in Rhode Island and Best Italian Restaurant in Rhode Island seven times!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets all guests upon arrival in a warm and professional manner.
• Builds relationships with key customers.
• Ensures all tables are properly set prior to seating guests.
• Seats guests and accommodates special requests whenever possible.
• Upon seating, offer guests menus and informs them of server’s name.
• Communicates any necessary information (special occasions, food allergies, dietary restrictions, etc.) to the appropriate server and/or the Front of the House manager.
• Maintains a professional, courteous, reassuring attitude when confronted with a hostile, impatient, or irate guest.
• Answers phones professionally and in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Cleans Menus and menu pages of food and stains when returned to host area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Outgoing and upbeat personality.

• Must have exceptional grooming habits with a clean and neat personal appearance.
• Excellent verbal and telephone skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to work and participate in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and work calmly and effectively under high volume, fast paced environment.
• Must be able to problem-solve, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Ability to read and write fluently.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Education and Experience: Junior or senior in High School working on college preparatory curriculum, High School graduate, or College student or graduate.

• No previous restaurant experience or training required, but it is a plus.

Applicants are encouraged to apply in person at the restaurant or email your resume to management @sienatavola.com.

Smithfield or East Greenwich: Apply Tuesday through Saturday between 12:30pm and 3:30pm (Closed Mondays)

400 Putnam Pike Unit B4 Smithfield, RI 02917

5600 Post Road Unit 125, East Greenwich RI 02818

or apply online line at w. ww.jobs@sienari.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person