Host

Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located at the Wegmans store in East Village. The art deco inspired space, in a nod to the historic origin of the building, will be both welcoming and comfortable. Guests will enjoy an immersive and entertaining experience from any seat in the house and personalized, next-level hospitality.

As a part of this team, you will help deliver delicious contemporary Japanese cuisine which draws inspiration from around the world. Join our team today! Click here to learn more!

Our restaurant teams are committed to incredible service, fresh ingredients and inspired dishes. Whether you’re working front of house or in one of our kitchens, you’ll enjoy a dynamic and lively work environment, a flexible schedule and great benefits.

As a center for culinary innovation, Next Door’s chefs prepare a variety of inventive dishes, including sustainably sourced sushi, from fresh and seasonal ingredients. Next Door also features an award-winning wine list plus a selection of beer, sake and craft cocktails. 

As a host you will greet guests warmly and escort them to their table, making sure their experience is off to an incredible start. You will also be responsible for ensuring that reservations are scheduled, table assignments are effectively planned and our guests’ waiting time is as positive as the rest of their visit. If you love the fast pace of a restaurant and genuinely enjoy people, then this is the opportunity for you!

Required Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience, preferably in a retail, restaurant service or other hospitality related setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a restaurant point of sale system, such as Micros or OpenTable

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.