Eataly

Global Italian food hall operator

Restaurant Host

Dining, Bar & Counter ServicePosted on Nov 11

Full-timeWest Palm Beach, FL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume restaurant.
Basic computer skills.
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule, often including evenings and weekends.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.

Responsibilities

Oversee the general functioning of the dining room during meal service and relay information to managers and service personnel.
Maintain an accurate, fair, and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system.
Take and manage reservations in restaurants that allow reservations.
Balance guest flow among service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability.
Inform guests when tables are ready, escort them to their tables, provide menus, and introduce the server.
Assist with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description

A Host is the first and last point of contact with guests at a restaurant and is responsible for greeting, seating and saying goodbye to guests as well as maintaining the flow of the restaurant during service. A Host diligently and efficiently manages seating in Eataly’s restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant Manager.

Hourly rate is $17.50/hour + tips.

Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel
Maintains an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system
Takes and manages reservations in restaurants that allow reservations
Balances the guest flow among the service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability
Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts them to table, provides menus and introduces the server
Assists with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency
Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
401K with match or RRSP
Bonus program
Free family meal daily
Discounts at Eataly
Classes on products and Italian cuisine
Referral bonus program
and more!

About the Company

Eataly

Global Italian food hall operator

Eataly operates as a global operator of large-format Italian food halls that combine a high-end grocery, restaurant counters, a bakery, and a cooking school within one venue. Customers eat, shop for the exact ingredients used in the restaurants, and learn how to prepare Italian dishes through La Scuola. Fresh items are often produced on-site with a philosophy of “we sell what we cook, and we cook what we sell,” linking production directly to retail and dining. The model relies on flagship stores and a franchise network to extend its reach, presenting thousands of Italian and local products and an extensive wine selection. Unlike standalone grocers or restaurants, Eataly creates an integrated marketplace experience focused on authentic Italian gastronomy and culinary education. Its goal is to be a destination that celebrates Italian food culture by offering dining, shopping, and learning in a single location worldwide.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $199M
Headquarters: Monticello d'Alba, Italy
Founded: 2004

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