Host - Brooklyn Improv - New York

A host/hostess welcomes guests, manages reservations and seating arrangements, maintains an organized waitlist, and provides exceptional customer service. The role requires a friendly personality, strong communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while creating a positive first impression for every guest.

We are looking for a Host or Hostess to join our team and be the first point of contact for our guests. Host/Hostess responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure. You should also be available to work in shifts. Ultimately, you’ll ensure we provide excellent customer service and a pleasant dining experience to our guests.

Friendly and professional Host/Reservationist with experience greeting guests, managing reservations, answering phone calls, and ensuring excellent customer service. Skilled in coordinating seating arrangements, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

We are seeking a professional, warm, and energetic Host/Hostess to join our front-of-house team at our Blue Willow. The ideal candidate will create a welcoming first impression for our guests and ensure a smooth and pleasant dining experience from arrival to departure. If you are enthusiastic about hospitality and enjoy working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and availability for consideration. Responsibilities: Greet and seat guests in a courteous and efficient manner Manage reservations and guest flow using Resy Coordinate seating arrangements to optimize service efficiency Communicate effectively with the service and management teams Handle guest inquiries and provide attentive, professional customer service Assist with front-of-house duties as needed Qualifications: Mandarin language proficiency preferred Prior experience as a host/hostess in a full-service restaurant preferred Familiarity with Resy reservation management and Toast POS systems is highly desirable Strong interpersonal and communication skills Professional appearance and demeanor Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $19.00 - $26.85 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week Work Location: In person

Position Summary As a Host at NORTE, you are the first and final point of contact for our guests and play an essential role in creating the energy, hospitality, and professionalism of the restaurant. Hosts are expected to provide warm, confident, polished, and engaging hospitality to every guest entering and leaving the venue. You are responsible for managing the arrival and departure experience, reservations, guest profiles, coat check, telephone communications, and other guest-facing areas while maintaining the standards expected of an upscale dining and nightlife environment. This position requires exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, professional presentation, discretion, organization, and the ability to remain composed and hospitable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Essential Responsibilities You are responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to: Guest Reception & Hospitality • Warmly acknowledge, welcome, and engage every guest entering the restaurant., • Provide a gracious and professional farewell to guests departing the venue., • Maintain awareness of the entrance, lobby, waiting areas, and overall guest flow at all times., • Follow the 15-10-5 hospitality rule consistently:, • At approximately 15 feet, acknowledge the guest and establish awareness., • At approximately 10 feet, make eye contact, smile, and prepare to engage., • At approximately 5 feet, provide a verbal greeting, welcome, or appropriate hospitality interaction., • Anticipate guest needs and proactively offer assistance rather than waiting to be approached., • Maintain a calm, confident, and welcoming demeanor during high-volume periods, delays, special events, and challenging guest interactions., • Develop familiarity with regular guests, VIPs, special occasions, and returning clientele while maintaining appropriate discretion and confidentiality. Reservations & Guest Profiles • Accurately manage reservations, waitlists, seating information, and guest notes through the restaurant's reservation platform., • Create and maintain detailed guest profiles to support personalized service and future visits., • Record relevant guest preferences, seating requests, allergies, special occasions, VIP information, and service notes accurately and professionally., • Ensure guest information is kept current and useful for management and service teams., • Review upcoming reservations and guest notes before service to identify VIPs, special occasions, large parties, and other service considerations., • Communicate reservation changes, cancellations, late arrivals, special requests, and other important information to management., • Previous Resy experience is strongly preferred. Telephone & Guest Communications • Answer restaurant telephone calls promptly, professionally, and with appropriate hospitality., • Assist guests with reservations, directions, hours of operation, general restaurant information, and other appropriate inquiries., • Accurately document messages and ensure important communications are delivered promptly to the appropriate manager or department., • Maintain professional tone, language, and etiquette during all telephone and guest communications. Coat Check & Guest Areas • Operate and maintain the restaurant's coat check with accuracy, organization, security, and professionalism., • Properly tag, store, retrieve, and return guest belongings., • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the coat check area throughout service., • Monitor guest-facing restroom areas and communicate cleanliness, maintenance, supply, or service issues immediately to the appropriate team member or manager., • Maintain awareness of entrance and guest waiting areas and ensure they remain clean, organized, and presentation-ready. Delivery & Third-Party Order Support • Assist with restaurant delivery and third-party delivery systems as assigned., • Professionally greet and communicate with delivery drivers and couriers., • Confirm orders and deliveries with drivers before items leave the restaurant when required., • Help ensure orders are released to the correct driver and that appropriate confirmation procedures are followed., • Communicate delays, missing orders, incorrect pickups, or other delivery issues promptly to management or the appropriate team. Professional Presentation & Venue Standards • Maintain a polished, sophisticated, and fashion-forward professional appearance appropriate for an upscale restaurant and nightlife environment., • Adhere to all established uniform, grooming, hygiene, and presentation standards., • Maintain professional body language and posture while stationed at the entrance, host desk, coat check, or throughout guest-facing areas., • Avoid personal phone use, eating, leaning, congregating, or other behavior inconsistent with the professional presentation of the venue while in guest view., • Understand that the Host team contributes directly to the atmosphere and visual presentation of the restaurant while maintaining professionalism at all times. Communication & Teamwork • Maintain constant communication with management, servers, bussers, runners, bartenders, security, and other members of the service team regarding guest flow and reservations., • Communicate guest arrivals, VIPs, special occasions, seating requests, and service concerns promptly., • Assist management with controlling guest flow during peak arrival and departure periods., • Support fellow Hosts and other Front of House team members whenever necessary., • Remain flexible and assist with additional guest-service responsibilities as directed by management. Qualifications • Previous Host, Guest Relations, Reservations, or upscale hospitality experience preferred., • Experience in a high-volume, fine-dining, luxury hospitality, or nightlife environment is strongly preferred., • Resy experience is a plus., • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Comfortable working with reservation software, tablets, phones, and restaurant technology., • Ability to recognize guests and retain information regarding preferences and previous visits., • Ability to remain professional and composed while managing multiple priorities simultaneously., • Strong sense of hospitality, urgency, discretion, and situational awareness., • Must be comfortable interacting professionally with VIPs, regular clientele, and guests from diverse backgrounds., • Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and late-night service periods as required by the business. Physical & Professional Requirements • Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods during service., • Ability to move throughout the restaurant and guest areas as required., • Ability to safely handle guest coats and personal belongings., • Ability to communicate clearly in a busy restaurant and nightlife environment., • Maintain consistent professional grooming, hygiene, uniform, and presentation standards throughout the shift. Service Expectations A NORTE Host is expected to understand that hospitality begins before the guest reaches the door and continues until the guest has left the property. Every arrival should feel acknowledged. Every interaction should feel intentional. Every departure should leave the guest with a positive final impression. Hosts are expected to know who is coming, recognize who has arrived, understand relevant guest preferences, communicate that information to the team, and help create a personalized experience that encourages guests to return. The Host is not simply responsible for seating guests—the Host is responsible for managing the guest's first impression, supporting their experience throughout the visit, and delivering their final impression of NORTE.

Job Details L'Adresse NoMad is a modern American restaurant located in the heart of the NoMad district in New York City. We are looking for an experienced host who: • Has excellent communication skills and a friendly personality., • Is able to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our guests., • Has at least one year host experience in a busy restaurant setting., • Is ready to work in a dynamic environment and be part of a friendly team. What you'll do: • Manage reservations and walk-ins to maximize covers., • Ensure smooth service flow between server sections., • Escort guests to their tables and communicate any special reservation notes to the service team., • Handle inquiries about large party and private room reservations. We offer: • Opportunities for professional growth and development in the hospitality industry., • A friendly and supportive working atmosphere., • Flexible work schedule., • Free meals and coffee drinks. If you want to become part of our team and contribute to creating an unforgettable experience for our guests, feel free to send your application for the position. Compensation Details: • Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00)

About FeelinGirl: FeelinGirl is a body-positive shapewear brand dedicated to empowering women of all shapes and sizes. We celebrate confidence, comfort, and curves through high-quality shapewear and activewear. As we expand our online presence, we are looking for a passionate and energetic Live Stream Host to represent our brand across platforms—especially TikTok. Position Overview: We are seeking a confident, on-camera personality to host engaging and interactive live streams that drive product awareness and sales. The ideal candidate is energetic, comfortable being on their feet for extended periods, thrives in front of the camera, and has a background in direct sales, retail, or live commerce. Paid Training is provided it will consist of 4 days total. Key Responsibilities: • Host lively and interactive live streams on platforms such as TikTok, showcasing FeelinGirl products in a way that educates, entertains, and sells., • Present product benefits clearly and enthusiastically, demonstrating fit, function, and styling tips., • Engage with live audiences, respond to questions in real time, and build trust with viewers., • Collaborate with the marketing team to align live stream content with campaigns, promotions, and brand messaging., • Track live performance data and share feedback to help optimize future sessions., • Stay current with trends in social commerce, shapewear, and online live selling. Requirements: • We celebrate body positivity and diversity! Candidates who are body-confident and embrace their natural curves are highly encouraged to apply., • Prior experience in direct sales, or retail is preferred., • Strong, confident on-camera presence with excellent communication skills., • High energy, engaging personality, and the ability to maintain enthusiasm throughout sessions., • Comfortable standing, walking, or posing for extended periods while presenting products., • Flexible availability, including nights and weekends., • Passion for body positivity, fashion, or shapewear is a strong plus., • Familiarity with TikTok and other short-form content platforms. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: • Flexible schedule, • Referral program Application Question(s): • As part of our hiring process for on-camera and brand facing roles, we review candidates public social media presence to ensure alignment with our brands image. Please provide any public Instagram & TikTok handles you would like us to consider.