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Katz's Delicatessen

Host/Hostess Katz&rsquo;s Delicatessen has been a staple institution on Manhattan&rsquo;s Lower East Side for over 125 years. We are known around the world for our pastrami and classic deli feel. We are currently looking for reliable candidates who are able to work in a fast paced, high demand environment, while providing quality customer service with a smile. The host/ hostess is the first point of customer service contact, and is responsible for assisting customers to ensure they have a pleasant dining experience. Duties: -Greet customers and offer waiter service -Seating customers -Responsible for directing traffic flow in the store -Provide basic customer service to all patrons entering the storeRequirements: -1 year customer service experience -Ability to work well under pressure -Must be reliablePay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hourPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

Host/ Hostess

Moss New York

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 JOIN US...
 
 
 
 Upstairs, our clubhouse is dedicated to Intelligent Leisure, with three floors of dining, cultural programming, and spaces for our members to spend their free time intentionally and well. From our traditional sit-down restaurant to the vinyl listening room, there&rsquo;s a little something special for every personality. Down at Bedrock, the club&rsquo;s fitness and wellness destination, we&rsquo;ve cultivated a hub of Physical Culture&ndash;two levels of premium gym facilities, aquatics, spa, and recovery experiences. Together, Moss and Bedrock create a holistic environment where members can move, restore, and connect in a refined, community-focused setting.
 
 
 
 POSITION OVERVIEW:
 
 
 
 We are seeking a polished, personable, and service-oriented Host/Hostess to join the team at our private club restaurant at Moss New York. As the first point of contact for members and guests, this role is essential in setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience through a warm, professional, and immediate welcome. The Host/Hostess is responsible for managing guest seating with efficiency and grace, presenting menus with care, and ensuring a seamless flow of service in collaboration with the front-of-house team.
 
 
 The ideal candidate brings at least two years of restaurant experience, demonstrates strong communication skills, and maintains a well-spoken, professional demeanor. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. A commitment to teamwork, punctuality, flexibility&mdash;including availability for early mornings and late evenings&mdash;and upholding high standards of service and personal presentation are essential.
 
 
 
 COMPENSATION:
 
 
 
 The hourly wage for this position is
 
 $20.00 per hour with tips
 
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 CLASSIFICATION:
 
 
 
 This is a
 
 non-exempt, hourly position
 
 . In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you are eligible for overtime pay at one and a half times your regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.
 
 
 
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 
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 Provide a warm, friendly, and professional greeting to all members and guests, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued upon arrival and departure
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 Manage guest seating efficiently, presenting menus and guiding guests to their tables while maintaining optimal flow of service
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 Review and manage reservations, ensuring accuracy, adherence to reservation policies, and maximization of the reservation system (SevenRooms)
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 Maintain and update guest profiles and history to support a personalized member experience
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 Monitor dining room activity, tracking table status (clean, occupied, or available) to support seamless operations
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 Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, providing accurate information about the restaurant, menu, and reservations
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 Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host stand, including menus and surrounding areas
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 Assist guests with personal belongings and accommodate special requests whenever possible
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 Support &ldquo;Grab and Go&rdquo; orders and other service needs as required
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 Conduct routine checks of restrooms and public areas to ensure cleanliness and presentation standards are upheld
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 Uphold exceptional service standards by anticipating guest needs and striving to exceed expectations
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 Collaborate effectively with management and front-of-house team members to ensure a cohesive and elevated guest experience
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 Maintain a polished and professional appearance, adhering to grooming and hygiene standards at all times
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 Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and flexibility in scheduling, including adherence to assigned shifts
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 Ensure compliance with all health, safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations.
 
 
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 QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 2+ years serving experience in a high-volume, service-driven restaurant environment; upscale or chef-driven concepts preferred.
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 Flexible availability for AM and PM shifts, including weekends.
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 Strong teamwork, professionalism, and a hospitality-first mindset with excellent communication skills.
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 Genuine interest in seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine with a willingness to expand culinary and beverage knowledge.
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 Working knowledge of classic cocktails, foundational wine varietals, and beer styles; fine-dining or craft beverage experience a plus.
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 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and composure.
 
 
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 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
 
 
 
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 Medical insurance
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 Vision insurance
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 Dental insurance
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 401(k)
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 Pre-Tax Commuter benefits
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 Disability insurance
 
 
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 Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
 
 
 
 OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL:
 
 
 
 Moss is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
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Host / Hostess

SA Hospitality Group

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.
 
Position Purpose: This person is responsible welcoming, greeting, and seating guests and ensuring that the needs of the guests are met while they are waiting.
 
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 
<ul>
<li>Greet guests in a prompt and courteous manner with smile; seat guests ensuring a seat assignment done by management is followed.</li>
<li>Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other co-workers and managers.</li>
<li>Answer phones and provide guests with requested information and arrange bookings.</li>
<li>If asked, routinely clear and reset tables and assist with opening tasks such as making sure flower arrangements on tables are clean, door glass has no fingerprints and there are no pieces of trash or paper on the floors, etc.</li>
<li>May be asked to handle guest complaints and special requests.</li>
<li>If assigned to a coat check area – receive coats, umbrellas, briefcases, or bags from guests, keep organization in the coat closet, issue items to guests based on ticket with a number.</li>
<li>May assist with other duties as assigned by restaurant management.</li>
<li>Follow opening and closing procedures.</li>
<li>Always maintain professional demeanor with all staff.</li>
<li>Assist staff with any aspect of service steps to satisfy the guests such as: food delivery.</li>
<li>Be accessible to all staff and guests to answer any guest and reservation related questions.</li>
<li>Follow service steps based on our service and training manual and assist in communicating same to all staff who serve our guests.</li>
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Minimal Essential Requirements: 
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<li>The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness.</li>
<li>Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.</li>
<li>Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.</li>
<li>Active listening and learning skills.</li>
<li>Reading and speaking comprehension skills.</li>
<li>Discipline to follow set standards.</li>
<li>Ability to lift up to 25lbs.</li>
</ul>
ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
 
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
 
Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.

FOH - Host Person

Fairway Markets

<div>Job Description
Title: Host &ndash; Fairway Market
Division, Office &amp; Level: Restaurant
Reports to: Caf&eacute; Manager 
Position Summary:
Our Hosts are the first and last step in providing an exceptional customer experience by creating memorable interactions. 
Duties and Responsibilities: 
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:<ul><li>Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner.</li><li>Ascertains their dining needs.</li><li>Seats guests and manage the seating chart.</li><li>Monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.</li><li>Responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.</li><li>Performs opening and closing duties, as needed.</li><li>Assists others with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, stocking, folding silverware, etc.</li><li>Helps fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships.</li><li>Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, etc.</li><li>Must have the ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency.</li><li>Must be knowledgeable in the various types of product carried in the store.</li><li>Must be able to perform all duties and responsibilities in an efficient and satisfactory manner that meets the minimum standards for productivity, accuracy, cleanliness, harmony and safety.</li><li>Ability to meet the Standards of Readiness- Overall consistency and organized workflow, meeting customer&rsquo;s needs by providing variety and freshness by scheduled opening &amp; closing times.</li><li>Ability to meet Operational Standards including Quality Assurance, guidelines for opening, closing, on hand inventories, ensuring safety for associates and customers with use of use of all equipment, temperature and cleaning standards.</li></ul> 
Job Requirements:<ul><li>Proficiency in all register applications</li><li>Ability to learn and understand new programs and applications as job functionality evolves</li><li>Extensive/extended standing and walking</li><li>Must be able to lift 25-pound objects</li><li>Must be able to work in refrigerated coolers and high moisture content preparation rooms for extended periods of time.</li><li>Must be able to work in high temperature kitchen preparation areas.</li><li>Ability to work with all fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.</li><li>Must be able to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and chemical fumes from common household cleaning agents such as ammonia during routine housekeeping duties.</li></ul></div>

Fairway - Host Salary Range $17.00 - $18.00/hr

The Half Pint

Located at 76 West 3rd Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, The Half Pint has been a neighborhood favorite since opening its doors in June 2007. We’re a lively sports bar with a true neighborhood feel, offering a welcoming atmosphere, great food, and a craft-focused beer selection. Home to Alabama football and a longtime Greenwich Village staple, The Half Pint blends the energy of game day with the comfort of a local pub—making it a go-to spot for regulars, fans, and visitors alike.Stout NYC Hospitality Group consists of a dozen owner-operated bars/restaurants throughout New York City. Our mission is to provide authentic, accessible, desirable spaces for people seeking meaningful connections with friends, family, and colleagues. With specific attention to the guest experience and our food and drinks programs, our aim is to create a true home for the public to come as they are.
 
We are seeking hosts to join our team. You must be able to multi task and be comfortable in a busy fast paced environment. Experience with food service preferred.
 
We offer excellent work/life balance and a variety of benefits. We also offer clear growth opportunities across the company.
 
INDFOH

Host

The Capital Grille

<div>We Wine. We Dine. We Build Careers! 
$17.00 per hour - $23.00 per hour 
 
We cordially invite you to apply. Joining our team provides exceptionally distinctive benefits, including:<ul><li>
Competitive pay, every week</li><li>
Anniversary pay</li><li>
Paid sick leave</li><li>
Medical, dental and vision coverage</li><li>
Multiple insurance options, wealth benefits and flexible spending accounts</li><li>
Dining and other discounts</li><li>
Matching 401(k) plan after one year of employment (21 and over)</li></ul>
 Note: Eligibility May Apply 
With a warm smile and engaged hospitality, a Host sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience with every guest that comes through our door. A Host will engage in friendly conversation when seating guests and introducing the server. A Host manages the restaurant waiting list during high volume to accurately set guest expectations and always sincerely thank guests as they leave and invite them to return. Finally, a Host ensures various guest touch points are regularly cleaned and sanitized. 
From masterfully prepared cuisine to exceptional service, The Capital Grille provides a place where you can enjoy being part of a comfortably sophisticated restaurant while thriving in a nurturing work environment that encourages growth.</div>

le pavillon

<div>Le Pavillon, a culinary oasis in the heart of midtown by Chef Daniel Boulud is currently seeking talented and professional HOST (front podium and reservation center). The position has a great career path to grow within The Dinex Group. 
What we are looking for in the candidates: 
<ul><li>
Professional appearance in both verbal and visual presentation</li><li>
Able to work closely with Maitre'd and management to strategize reservation plans</li><li>
Ability to learn the Forbes Service Standards</li><li>
Great sense and understanding of hospitality</li><li>
Understanding of New York City restaurant arrival and reservation process</li><li>
Fluent ability to operate Resy, including tag management, confirmation and communication feature</li><li>
Previous multi-phone line experience</li><li>
Knowledge of Open Table or any reservationist platform experience is a plus, but not required</li><li>
You must be available mornings and evenings, holidays and weekends</li></ul>
At least 1 year experience in Guest Relations or related position in a fine dining restaurant. 
 
 
 
The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
More detail about Le Pavillon part of The Dinex Group, the Restaurant Group of Chef Daniel Boulud</div>

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