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Seppe Pizza Bar - Manhattan - Now Hiring: Host
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Position: Host Reports To: General Manager FSLA Classification: Non-exempt, hourly Compensation: $18.00 an hour General Working Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week. May include extra hours and working weekends, events, additional hours, or holidays as needed About Seppe Pizza Bar Seppe is a contemporary neighborhood pizzeria that balances modern flair with cozy, classic touches. Curated to feel welcoming and unpretentious, where families and friends can relax and savor thoughtfully sourced, high‑quality food in a laid‑back setting. As a local joint, we’re all about providing our community with delicious, high-quality food through inclusive, genuine, and excellent service. We source ingredients locally, where available, and import only the best from Italy, such as pasta from our family hometown of Torre Annunziata. OverviewHosts are the first and last impression of the Seppe dining experience. This role is responsible for welcoming guests with warmth and professionalism, managing reservations and walk-ins, and ensuring the dining room flows smoothly throughout service. Hosts must be calm under pressure, confident communicators, and thoughtful problem-solvers with a strong sense of hospitality. What You’ll Do Greet all guests promptly, warmly, and with a sincere sense of hospitality. Oversee accuracy in reservations, waitlists, and walk-ins through Resy. Maintain an organized host stand and entrance area at all times. Communicate table status and estimated wait times clearly and accurately. Escort guests to their tables and provide menus, water, or other initial touchpoints as needed. Coordinate closely with FOH management and service staff to ensure optimal pacing and seating. Identify and prioritize VIPs and regulars, and communicate with the team accordingly. Organize occasion cards and special guest notes to personalize the experience. Keep printed menus clean, stocked, and properly arranged for each service. Support pre-shift and post-shift setup, including cleaning and organizing front-of-house spaces. Actively assist with bussing, running food, or guest needs as needed. Support all FOH staff in duties on the floor, such as clearing tables, refilling water glasses, and guest needs. Support delivery and take-out service operations as needed. Support additional FOH projects as needed. Who You Are 1–2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant, ideally in a fast-paced environment. Enthusiastic about food, wine, beer, and cocktails. Friendly, poised, and professional in guest interactions. Excellent multitasker with a strong attention to detail. Able to work collaboratively with a team and maintain a positive attitude under pressure. Requirements Must be punctual and reliable Familiarity with Resy system preferred Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to speak multiple languages, including English and Spanish, is a bonus Work Environment Involves standing and walking the entire shift Involves holding objects with hands Involves reaching, bending, and stooping frequently Involves lifting, moving, and carrying at least 50 pounds with frequency throughout shift DISCLAIMER EOE: Seppe provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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