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Palermo Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant Hostess
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What they do
A Host or Hostess greets customers when they arrive at a restaurant. Manages reservations, seats customers, and helps wait staff as needed with attending to customer requests and service.
$31,558 / year median in New York
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Restaurant Hostess Palermo Restaurant & Bar Astoria, NY Job Details Full-time $17 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Wine knowledge Fine dining experience Basic math High school diploma or GED OpenTable Cash register operations Food and beverage industry expertise Guest services software Payment processing in food service Computer skills Clean workspace maintenance POS systems Full Job Description Responsible for initial guest interaction at the door and welcoming guests & visitors to the restaurant and setting the tone for their experience. The Hostesses are expected to embody the hospitality and charm and professionalism of our organization. Duties include greeting & seating guests, answering phones, directing guests to bar, lounge or restrooms and maintaining the flow of service throughout the dining room. Must be pleasant, attentive and professional with excellent hospitality instincts and drive to provide customer service. Must be able to operate efficiently as part of a team and communicate clearly. Required Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Knowledge of service and food and beverage, generally involving dining room experience and thorough knowledge of fine dining, service procedures and functions. Cleanliness, organization and the ability to work well in a team situation are crucial to this position. Food and wine knowledge a plus. High school or equivalent education required. Applicants must possess a strong dedication toward learning and motivation to progress in a fine dining environment. Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a cash register POS system and Microsoft based computer systems such as Open Table. Responsive to constructive feedback from Chef, Managers or Captains.