Host

  • Champers Social Club
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

The Host role is a vital member of the dining room team, overseeing the flow of bookings to the restaurant, initial hospitality when arriving and booking reservations, and a warm goodbye. The Host has a firm grasp on what is happening in all parts of the restaurant at all times during service to seat and fill the restaurant in such a way that maximizes the restaurant and supports the dining room and kitchen teams so that they can fulfil their roles with excellence.

What youll do:

  • Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for guests whether in person and over email
  • Quote accurate wait times while finding the yes for all guests.
  • Act as a liaison between the guest, management, service staff and kitchen and communicate accordingly.
  • Deep menu knowledge, comfort with the wine and beverage list, act as an initial ambassador for the brand and build sales through excellent hospitality
  • Support service team through strong floor presence, touching tables, turning tables, and supporting guest experience
  • Work with efficiency and a sense of urgency while remaining composed.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of reservations booking strategies and a working knowledge of all functions of Resy.
  • Coordinate with management to build the book and boost cover counts while taking into consideration both the needs of the business and the needs of our guests.

What we need from you:

  • Must be available to work nights and weekends
  • Confidence connecting with guests, building relationships, driving sales
  • 2+ years in a guest-facing restaurant role
  • A passion for guest experience and hospitality
  • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required
  • Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($10.65) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: 401k, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Creating a Welcoming and Hospitable Environment for Guests

Strong Communication Skills

Quoting Accurate Wait Times

Customer Service Orientation

Acting as a Liaison Between Guests, Management, Service Staff, and Kitchen

Team Collaboration

Communicating effectively

Problem Solving Skills

Working With Efficiency and a Sense of Urgency

Time Management

Demonstrating an Understanding of Reservations Booking Strategies

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Functions of Resy

Sales Acumen

Coordinating With Management to Boost Cover Counts

Adaptability

Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

Multitasking Ability

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management

Empathy

Cultural Awareness

Positive Attitude

Professionalism

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Job ID: 487135579
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025

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