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 38 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
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Bistro Romano is EOE
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Ability to Multitask
Strong organizational abilities
Problem Solving Skills
Teamwork
Time Management Skills
Keen attention to detail
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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
