Cucina Alba is hiring now! From Prince Street Hospitality - the team behind New York favorites Lola Taverna, Little Prince, Baby Luc's Pizza, - Cucina Alba is an Italian restaurant destination like no other. If you want to be transported to the Italian Riveria and be around all seasonal, sophisticated, world-class Italian food, this is the spot for you!
Our kitchen is led by award-winning chef Adam Leonti, and we're located in the heart of Chelsea, so if you're looking for a great place to come to work every day, we've got you covered. We're where you want to go, so why not work with us?!
We are looking for talented, passionate, and committed professionals with several years of restaurant service experience to join our team!
Ideal candidates will have a positive and outgoing attitude with an ability to speak confidently about our restaurant, food, and wine. In addition, you are a dedicated hospitality professional that takes pride in your work, is a team player, and takes safety and sanitation measures seriously.
Position Description
The Host is responsible for initiating the guest’s experience in our restaurant throughout their visit. This is achieved by:
- Greeting patrons as they enter our establishment
- Walking guests to the table and presenting menus
- Treating guests in a manner to ensure complete satisfaction
- Managing wait list, reservation requests, and table statuses throughout service
- Maintaining seating pace to not overload FOH staff
- Cleaning, organizing, and stocking menus and supplies at host area
- Answering questions concerning the menu, restaurant, and offerings
- Interacting with guests as they leave the restaurant ensuring a positive dining experience
- Performing other duties as directed
Required Experience
- Experience in a high-volume restaurant (2+ years Manhattan experience preferred)
- Provide impeccable customer service
- Responsible and punctual
- Maintain high-quality standards, clean work habits with a great attention to detail
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must work well individually and as a team player
- Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including, walking, standing, or lifting heavy items (40 pounds or more) for extended periods and open availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
