Cafe Fiorello, part of the Fireman Hospitality Group’s 50-year legacy, is a beloved Italian institution directly across from Lincoln Center, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. We’re a favorite for pre- and post-theater dining, with warm Italian hospitality, an abundant vegetable and seafood antipasto bar, fresh pastas, local fish, chops, and our famous thin-crust pizzas.
We’re looking for an experienced, guest-focused Host/Hostess to welcome guests, manage reservations and seating, and help keep service flowing smoothly in a high-volume, upscale environment.
At The Fireman Hospitality Group we honor the work of our Team, and provide an environment that recognizes their dedication to hospitality. Some of the benefits of working for us are:
-Better than competitive pay
-Located in premier locations
-Opportunities for advancement
-MVP rewards program
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
-Commuters benefit plan
The ideal candidate will have:
-1+ year host/hostess experience in upscale/fine dining (required)
-OpenTable proficiency for reservations, waitlist, quoting times, and table turns
-Strong floor-plan/rotation skills; accurate wait-time quoting and seating strategy
-Calm under pressure; proven guest recovery/conflict de-escalation skills
-Professional appearance and demeanor; excellent verbal and written communication
-Strong phone etiquette
-Open availability, including evening shifts
-Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Please respond directly to this ad with your resume and we will contact qualified candidates.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE RESTAURANT!
The above information is general in nature and level of work expected; it is not intended to be interpreted as an inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualification required of employees assigned to this role.
The Fireman Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.