Cortina Host

Job Summary

Cortina, located at the base of Two Union Square, is seeking a special individual to join our team. We are a large, fast-paced downtown Seattle restaurant serving Italian fare and craft cocktails, with a wonderful regular following and dependably strong year-round business. The ideal candidate will bring warmth and personality, possess industry experience, and desire to grow and learn with a team of dedicated hospitality professionals. This is a key front-of-house role for someone who thrives in high-energy environments, has a natural sense of hospitality, and can juggle multiple tasks with grace. As a host, you'll welcome guests with genuine warmth, setting the tone for the entire dining experience. You'll manage the flow of service by using reservation systems and floor plans efficiently to seat guests in a timely and thoughtful manner.

Benefits/Perks

What Ethan Stowell Restaurants offers:

• A safe working environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great environment to learn and perfect your skills
• Universal Paid Time Off Benefit
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits
• Employee Dining Discount at all ESR restaurants
• 401(k) Plan
• Pre-Tax Cost savings commuter and parking program
• Supplemental Insurance coverages - Disability, Life, Accident
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy being part of the hospitality industry
• Be punctual and reliable
• Have a positive attitude
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols
• Current WA Food Workers Card

ESR does not believe a heavy reliance on traditional gratuities is an equitable or modern way to compensate employees. Accordingly, ESR pays its hourly employees an equitable and agreed-upon hourly rate. While not expected, any gratuities that are left are split amongst hourly employees. To help ensure its best-in-class customer experience and ability to remain competitive, ESR adds a 22% service charge to all checks. Those service charges are retained (100%) by the house.