OPEN CALL: Buddakan New York


Date & Time
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12pm – 2pm EST
Venue
Buddakan
75 9th Avenue, New York, NYView Map

Details

Now seeking Hosts with a genuine sense of warmth and hospitality to join our team! 

Join us for an interview on Tuesday, November 3rd, between 12 PM - 2 PM 
No prior appointment is necessary, the hiring team looks forward to meeting you!
Buddakan is located at 75 9th Ave & W 16th Street (the corner of Chelsea Market)
 
This position offers a comprehensive package including:
  • An Hourly Rate of $18 - $25
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Coverage
  • Paid Vacation Time & Sick Time
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Dining Discounts at over 25 Affiliated STARR Restaurants
  • Opportunity for Career Advancement and Professional Growth

About Buddakan:
A surreal oasis nestled unassumingly in NYC's vibrant Meatpacking District, adjacent to Chelsea Market. The restaurant combines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th-century Paris. Otherworldly art, ornate chandeliers, and a bevy of gilded details kick the senses into overdrive, setting a dramatic precedent for fanciful, shareable pan-Asian fare inspired by multiple traditions. As Buddakan embarks on an exciting new collaboration with Chef Danny Bowien — the visionary behind Mission Chinese — the restaurant continues to evolve, bringing bold new flavors and creativity to its already iconic menu.

Desired candidates will have:
  • A true passion for hosting -- helping to create an environment where people not only have fun but feel relaxed, welcome, and connected
  • A genuine nature; able to comfortably engage in a natural dialogue with guests and diffuse difficult situations
  • The ability to speak clearly and articulately on the telephone, providing information and answering questions for callers, while focusing on etiquette and conveying a sense of calm
  • A minimum 1 year of hosting experience in a busy restaurant using OpenTable
  • The ability to work evenings and weekends is required 

Buddakan New York is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.


Map
Buddakan
75 9th Avenue, New York, NY

Event Type

Open Call / Career Fair

Buddakan - New York

Chinese, Asian

Upscale Casual

2 Employee RecommendationsSee Details

Part of STARR Restaurants

The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan combines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates. - Open Table

“Stunning” decor lends a “dark, sexy” backdrop to the “trendy” scene at Chelsea multilevel “mega room”, a “bigger-than-life experience” where the “energetic” crowd is “blown away” by “flavorful” Asian dishes. - Zagat


Awards / Distinctions
2007
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