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Bistro Romano
120 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Bistro Romano hiring Host in Philadelphia, PA

Bistro Romano hiring Host in Philadelphia, PA

Bistro RomanoMore Info

Part Time • Hourly (Based on Experience)
Expired: Jan 29, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

HOST

Part Time 

1 year + experience required

 

Bistro Romano in Society Hill is a Philadelphia favorite for 37 years, renowned for regional Italian cuisine and impeccable service in our Granary Dining Room, Bistro Bar, Private 120 Dining Room and Wine Shoppe. We are looking for a seasoned host to join our team and help us to create extraordinary guest experiences.

 

Hosts are the face of our business. Our ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities and a keen attention to detail. You must be reliable, timely and friendly, and capable of providing thoughtful and responsive service. The restaurant opens at 4:45pm, Wednesday thru Sunday. The earliest shift begins at 2pm, and the latest ends around 11pm.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Greet all guests immediately upon arrival; provide a fond farewell upon departure
  • Lead guests to tables and provide with menus
  • Manage reservations using OpenTable
  • Answer phone and check voicemail
  • Confirm reservations; inquire about dietary restrictions and food allergies
  • Receive take-out orders and execute payment
  • Communicate with guests to ensure satisfaction with food and service
  • Assist with setting and clearing tables and provide water service when required
  • Ensure host stand and entry area is presentable and ready for guests at all times
  • Manage coat check during winter months
  • Vacuum carpets, stairs and vestibule
  • Ensure restaurant frontage is neat and orderly
  • Set up Wine Shoppe for daily operation
  • Other duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1 year of hosting experience in an upscale, high-volume restaurant
  • 18 or older
  • Polite and calm under pressure
  • Able to work in a standing position for 6-8 hours at a time
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

 

Compensation: Hourly (commensurate with experience)

Employee Dining Discounts

Daily Team Meal

Please reply to post with resume

Bistro Romano is EOE


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Strong organizational abilities

Keen attention to detail

Reliability and Timeliness

Reliability

Friendly demeanor

Timeliness

Responsive Service

Friendliness

Experience Managing Reservations Using OpenTable

Customer Service

Ability to Handle Phone and Voicemail Communication

Reservation Management

Customer Satisfaction Management

Phone Etiquette

Table setting and clearing

Payment Processing

Water Service

Coat Check Management

General Cleanliness and Organization

Ability to Lift and/or Move Up to 25 Pounds

Cleaning and maintenance

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Ability to Work in a Standing Position for 6 8 Hours at a Time

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Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood

Fine Dining, Bar / Lounge, Upscale Casual

Bistro Romano, a popular neighborhood mainstay, has been providing quality cuisine and exceptional service for 33 years. The menu combines local sourcing, the freshest ingredients along with Chef’s keen focus on maintaining guests favorites while offering innovative Italian dining sure to please. One of the few restaurants that features Caesar salad prepared tableside, our award winning salad is a must for both taste and the experience; all pastas are house-made which include our signature dish, lobster ravioli; fresh seafood, duck, veal, chicken and filet mignon round out the menu; all desserts are made in-house and amazing – don’t forget to leave room.

Among Bistro Romano many accolades including Best of Philly, Open Table’s Most Romantic Restaurant, Conde Nast Traveler Top 100 Tables, the Wine List has been recognized with the Wine Spectator Best of Excellence 2 Glasses Award.
(215) 925-8880

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