Cocktail and whiskey program in need of a strong and gracious presence at the door to help us run the floor. We are doing 300 plus covers a night, and our floor staff needs a point person to help facilitate guests' experiences.
This is an important position, and requires a strong personality. We want someone who can be the center of the team, deploying resources as necessary and handling situations before they arise.
Please have / be able to:
- New York hosting experience
- Operate in a Maitre D role, rather than simply a "meet and greet" role
- Experience in a fast-paced, high end environment (restaurant or bars)
- Work effectively in a busy scene (up to 400 covers a night in a small space)
- Learn our floor, and be able to control the flow of guests
- Know each table on the floor
- Where they are in their evening
- How best to slot in new guests and tables
- How to keep people who want a table at the bar until the table opens up
- Be a team player
- Passion for food, wine and service.
- A strong sense of urgency
- Superior communication skills (written, verbal and spoken).
- If you can back up the waitstaff as needed (on an emergency basis) even better. We run a lean team, and we all pitch in when and where needed.
Please send an email with a resume and a bit about yourself.
No need to attend if you have already interviewed with us
We look forward to meeting you.
