Host / Hostess

Greets and welcomes all guests into the restaurant, ensuring a positive  first and last impression of Tacombi

Your responsibilities will include…

• Offer every guest a friendly and sincere welcome; anticipate and be responsive to guests’  needs; thank every guest and offer a fond farewell 
• Embody the Tacombi Service Culture and ensure the Tacombi Experience is carried throughout all  interactions with guests 
• Manage the flow of Guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming  Guests is appropriate to promote Guest retention. 
• Manage reservations and take full responsibility of guests’ satisfaction until they have been seated and  again during their departure 
• Serve as an ambassador of the Tacombi brand to make a positive impact on the guests, coworkers and  community you touch in-person and over the phone 
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, professional appearance and demeanor to ensure  guest satisfaction; ensure work station is always clean and organized 
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies, Tacombi Brand values as well as neighborhood events.  
• Upbeat and positive attitude throughout the entire day, co-operate closely with team members and  other departments to ensure an amazing Guest’s experience 
• Observant to Guest needs throughout dining experience to ensure they receive thigh quality service 

You should have...

• Flexible schedule and ability to work days,  nights, weekends and holidays 
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Host/Hostess, Maitre D’ or Concierge 
• Have a positive attitude and be passionate about guest service 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, energetic  environment 
• Assertive self-starter - takes initiative and can work well independently 
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle and move objects of up to 20lbs 
• Knowledge of the New York cultural landscape including dining, art, music, film and fashion are huge pluse
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient in Resy or other reservations softwares

What we offer...

• Career growth: We have seen growth through learning, resourcefulness and persistence and can offer an aggressive career path to those that share these qualities.
• Health: Our team is our most important asset. We offer 50% subsidy for our hourly employees, with the option to add spouses and family under our plan at employee’s cost. Dental, and vision are also offered at employee’s cost.
• Commute: Easing your daily commute with Alice Tax Saving benefits for mass-transit & parking.
• Pre-Tax Health Care Expenses: Increasing savings through Alice with Health Spending Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care: As you take care of yours, Alice takes care of your pre-tax savings on dependent care expenses
• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan to prepare you for the future.
• Referral Bonus: We are committed to working with and sharing our taco adventure with the best and brightest. If you can help us find Tacombi talent, we’ll show our appreciation and reward you.
• Growing set of benefits: Always looking to take care of our own the best way we can.

Pay rate: $19/hour