HOST/HOSTESS (FULL TIME)

• We are hiring immediately for full time HOST/HOSTESS positions.
• Location : Moss - 520 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 Note: online applications accepted only .
• Schedule : Full time schedule; open availability preferred. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview.
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Mon–Fri – Breakfast – 7:30 am–11:00 am
    • Mon–Fri – Lunch – 11:30 pm–3:00 pm
    • Sun–Thru – Dinner – 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
    • Sat-Sun – Brunch – 10:30 am–3:00 pm
    • Fri & Sat – Dinner – 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
• Requirement : 2-3 years of experience required.
• Pay Range: $23.00per hour to $25.00per hour

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Greet and seat guests, present menus, and ensure all guests feel valued, acknowledged, and welcomed
• Review guest reservations and notes to ensure accuracy, and maximize the reservation book through SevenRooms
• Observe the dining room and keep track of clean, dirty, and occupied tables
• Engage with guests throughout their visit, including assisting with belongings and ensuring a positive departure experience
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host area, menus, and restrooms throughout the shift

 

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Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

Summary: Responsible for seating residents in the dining room. Handles customer service situations as they arise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promptly and warmly greets and directs guests to their tables based on availability or desired seating arrangements.
• Helps create an overall enjoyable dining experience and promotes a safe, clean and neat environment for guests and other associates.
• Exhibits exceptional communications skills. Gets along well with others, demonstrates flexibility and patience; possesses an interest in people.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Supervises the activities of food-service associates in the dining room to ensure proper customer service, food handling and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Helps train new food-service team members.
• Supervises the closing of the assigned dining room; ensures side work and station setup is properly completed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency safety procedures and helps evacuate guests to safety in the event of fire or other emergency.
• Assists with service, including occasional bussing and food service, while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• May be asked to operate equipment, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties and during special events or functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

 

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: 

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer. 

• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. 

• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. 

 

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1457961

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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.