Masseria Italian Steakhouse — Morristown, NJ Masseria Italian Steakhouse , a premier fine dining Italian steakhouse in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a polished, energetic, and highly organized Host / Sales & Events Coordinator to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for a hospitality professional who excels at creating exceptional first impressions while also helping drive our private dining, special events, reservations, and sales efforts . The ideal candidate is personable, professional, sales-minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant environment. Responsibilities Guest Relations & Host Responsibilities Welcome and professionally greet all guests upon arrival Manage the front door, reservations, seating, and guest flow Maintain a warm, polished, and professional presence throughout the dining room Answer incoming phone calls and respond to guest inquiries Assist with reservation management and special guest requests Communicate effectively with management, servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff Maintain detailed knowledge of the restaurant, menu, wine program, private dining spaces, and current events Help create a memorable experience from the moment guests arrive Sales & Events Responsibilities Respond to private dining, corporate event, wedding, rehearsal dinner, birthday, and special event inquiries Conduct tours of Masseria's private and semi-private dining spaces Communicate with prospective clients regarding menus, pricing, minimums, packages, and event details Follow up with leads and work toward converting inquiries into confirmed events Assist with creating proposals, contracts, BEOs, and event-related communications Maintain accurate event calendars and client information Coordinate closely with management and operations to ensure events are executed properly Build relationships with repeat guests, local businesses, corporate clients, event planners, and community organizations Identify opportunities to increase private dining and event revenue Assist with promoting restaurant events, special dinners, and private dining opportunities What We're Looking For Previous experience in fine dining, hospitality, sales, events, or guest relations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Professional, polished, and personable demeanor Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to multitask and remain composed in a busy restaurant environment Strong attention to detail Comfortable discussing pricing and selling private events Ability to build relationships and generate repeat business Professional phone and email communication skills Knowledge of restaurant reservations and event-management systems is a plus Wine and fine dining knowledge is a plus Must be dependable, motivated, and able to work as part of a team

Pay:

$16.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 38.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person