Lead Host

Chef ANDREW CARMELLINI and the front-of-house management team are seeking experienced and passionate Lead Hosts to join them in welcoming guests to WESTLIGHT.

Westlight, a year round rooftop cocktail bar located on the 22nd Floor of The William Vale hotel in the heart of Williamsburg, features sweeping views of the five boroughs and beyond, serving rare spirits, craft cocktails and an elevated bar dining menu inspired by New York City's street food.

Ideal candidates possess:
*A warm and welcoming delivery while processing our valued reserved and walk-in guests.
*Comfort in a fast-paced, downtown environment.
*Excellent customer service skills in person and over the phone.
*Flexible availability on nights and weekends.

Benefits:

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits day of hire for full time employees, as well as a 401(k), Paid Time Off, Employee Dining Discount, BRi Commuter Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for full time employees, and Referral Reward Program.

Since first partnering in 2009, chef Andrew Carmellini, Josh Pickard and Luke Ostrom have opened a national portfolio of restaurants and culinary services at preeminent hotels, live music venues and major metropolitan sports arenas and airports across New York City, Detroit, Baltimore and Nashville including Locanda Verde, The Dutch, Joe’s Pub and The Library at The Public, Lafayette, Bar Primi, Leuca, Westlight, Mister Dips, Rec Pier Chop House, The Cannon Room, San Morello, Evening Bar, The Brakeman, Penny Red's, Carne Mare, Café Carmellini and The Portrait Bar. The team actively runs food and beverage operations in five hotels, including The Greenwich Hotel, The William Vale, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Shinola Hotel, and The Fifth Avenue Hotel. Known for delivering quality experiences and pertinent culinary culture, each place is a distinctly owned, handcrafted labor of love. They've received widespread critical acclaim, recognition on countless “Best of” lists, a Michelin star, and two coveted James Beard Foundation awards. To learn more, visit nhgnyc.com or AndrewCarmellini.com. The pay range for the position is $24 - $26 per hour.