About the Role
The Host position at The Smith is crucial for creating a welcoming environment for guests, managing the dining floor, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests attentively upon arrival.
- Create a welcoming atmosphere, using guests' names when appropriate.
- Accommodate guest requests whenever possible.
- Escort guests to their tables with menus.
- Manage the floor plan, prioritizing reservations and timely seating.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stocking of menus at the host area.
- Answer phone calls and provide information about the menu and restaurant.
- Oversee the entire dining experience to ensure expectations are exceeded.
Requirements
- Exemplify high standards of honesty and integrity.
- Demonstrate confidence and attention to detail.
- Possess strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Genuinely enjoy making people happy and can have fun while working.
- Have a passion for the hospitality industry.
- Be excited about learning food and beverage.
- Willingness to go above and beyond to please guests.
- Previous hosting experience is required.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Previous hosting experience required
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- 401K plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Bring a friend to work bonus
- Generous paid time off
- A great work environment with talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.
About the Company
- Corner Table Restaurants (CTR) aims to make people happy through great food, drinks, and a positive, empowering, and supportive culture.
- CTR works with trusted local farmers and purveyors to serve delicious food and drinks.
- CTR is growing rapidly with new locations launching and seeks smart, upbeat, authentic individuals.
- The Smith is a popular casual neighborhood brasserie known for its bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails.
- The Smith offers a lively atmosphere suitable for various occasions, from after-work bites to birthday celebrations.
Equal Opportunity
- Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- CTR strives to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically and physically safe, ensuring everyone can be heard and valued.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to CTR's Core Values.
- CTR promotes a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone.
- CTR's mission is to maintain an environment where all team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive as their authentic selves.
