Host

Chef Thomas Keller's New York destination, Per Se, is seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about food, beverage and hospitality to join the team as a   Host/Hostess .

Located in the Deutsche Bank Center at Columbus Circle, Per Se is Chef Keller's acclaimed New York interpretation of The French Laundry. The three-starred Michelin restaurant presents a nightly-changing Chef's Tasting menu highlighting American cuisine with French influences.

As a Host, you will warmly greet guests as they arrive, manage reservations, and efficiently seat guests in the dining area. Providing exceptional service, you will address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Working alongside the Maitre D', you will ensure smooth operations and seamless guest experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and Seat Guests: Warmly greet guests as they arrive, manage reservations, and efficiently seat guests in the dining area, ensuring an even distribution of service.
• Manage Reservations: Utilize reservation systems to manage bookings, coordinate seating arrangements, and accommodate special requests.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional service, addressing guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with Team: Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth operations and seamless guest experiences.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure the host area and entrance are always clean and presentable.
• Promote a Positive Atmosphere: Foster a welcoming and enjoyable environment for both, guests and staff.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within a fine restaurant, preferably within a Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a hospitality-forward mindset.
• Attitude: A deep enthusiasm for food, beverage, and hospitality with a desire to create memorable experiences for guests.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to the dynamic nature of a fine restaurant.

Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants are founded on a culture of mentorship and provide a solid foundation of skills to support the culinary profession.  We are proud to offer:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Peer mentorship
• Scholarship programs
• Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose *
• Voluntary plans such as vision and life insurance 
• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4% of your earnings as matching contributions
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller's casual properties
• Family meal
• Commuter benefits

Who we are:   

Chef Thomas Keller raises the bar for the American culinary scene. His restaurants are legendary – The French Laundry, Bouchon, and Per Se among them – and he is the only American-born chef to ever hold multiple three-star Michelin rankings. Chef Keller’s culinary skills and high standards make him an inspiration to younger chefs and have earned him countless accolades, including The Culinary Institute of America’s “Chef of the Year” Award and the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Chef” and “Outstanding Restaurateur” Awards. He is also the first male American chef to be designated a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. In 2017, Chef Keller led Team USA to its first-ever gold medal in the Bocuse d’Or, a prestigious biannual competition that is regarded as the Olympics of the culinary world. Chef Keller is the author of six best-selling cookbooks and holds an honorary Doctorate in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.

Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on: ThomasKeller.com/careers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

*Company contribution depends on your plan selection . Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.