Hosts

An Iconic Restaurant. A Visionary Chef. A Bold New Era.

Join Chef Danny Bowien — the trailblazing force behind Mission Chinese — and the Buddakan team as we redefine the future of Chinese cuisine.

Now Hiring: A passionate Host with a genuine sense of warmth and hospitality to join our team as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

We're creating a surreal dining experience where the serenity of Asia meets the flamboyance of 16th-century Paris. Ornate chandeliers, gilded details, and otherworldly art set the stage for an immersive culinary journey — soon to include boundary-pushing dishes inspired by Chef Danny’s bold and inventive spirit.
 

• An Hourly Rate of $18 - $22
• 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

• 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 NYC 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.