Required Years of Experience
0-1 years
Job Details
Veselka Williamsburg is seeking a part-time host with weekend availability.
DESCRIPTION:
As a Host, you play a crucial role in ensuring a positive dining experience for our guests while being an important part of the operation. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, ambitious and seeking opportunities to grow their career. At Veselka, Hosts are hardworking and friendly, operate in a quick and efficient manner with a passion to accommodate the needs of the restaurant’s guests.
The position’s core functions will involve welcoming guests and ensuring they are seated in a timely manner, providing guests with menus, as well as managing the line during busy meal service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Welcoming guests as they walk into the restaurant and thanking them as they leave;
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Guiding guests to the table in a timely manner;
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Providing guests with menus and any other promotional materials;
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Managing the flow of guests as well as as the line during peak hours;
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Optimizing seating at different tables and sections of the restaurant to ensure balanced workload for wait staff;
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Answering any initial questions guests might have promptly and courteously
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Helping service staff to remove tableware such as dishes, glasses and utensils to keep tables from becoming too crowded;
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Assisting bussers to reset tables with clean silverware and napkins so those are ready for next guests when needed;
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Refilling water, coffee and hot water during service hours when needed;
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Maintaining the tidiness of the host stand area as well as dining area;
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Following food handling regulations and other guidelines to increase guest safety;
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Streamlining the restaurant processes to improve guest experience;
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Making sure that all operational duties and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Excellent communication skills for interacting with guests;
- Prior experienced with Resy;
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Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks at once;
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Strong communication skills working in a team environment;
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Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and efficiency;
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Physical stamina to stand and work for extended periods of time;
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Organization skills and attention to detail;
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Experience in the hospitality industry with a background in food service;
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Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($18.00) plus tips
Required Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Teamwork
Time Management
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Multitasking
Attention to Guest Experience
Stress Management
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SINCE 1954, VESELKA HAS BEEN SERVING UP UKRAINIAN FOOD FROM THE SAME LOCATION IN THE HEART OF THE EAST VILLAGE
Veselka, which means rainbow in Ukrainian, was founded by Volodymyr and Olha Darmochwal in 1954. Volodymyr and his wife were Ukrainian refugees in the late 1940s and found a home in the Little Ukraine neighborhood of the East Village of Manhattan.
Ever since then, Veselka has grown from a small newsstand into a 24-hour gathering place, serving up Ukrainian soul food with traditional dishes like pierogi/varenyky, stuffed cabbage, potato pancakes, blintzes and goulash to the delight of locals and visitors alike.
The restaurant, now owned and operated by Volodymyr’s grandson, Jason Birchard, was owned and operated by Tom Birchard for many years, the son-in-law of the original founders. Throughout the restaurant’s 70-year history, it has been expanded several times, been featured in many prominent films (such as Ocean’s 8, Trainwreck and Juno) along with numerous features in local and national publications. Veselka is, put simply, an institution of New York City.
Beyond the acclaim and popularity amongst its customers, Veselka continues to be a pillar in the local Ukrainian community. Ukrainians mostly comprise its staff and the owners. Veselka remains very active in the local community, supporting the Ukrainian National Institute, Razom for Ukraine, and local St. George’s Church via food and monetary donations on a regular basis.