About Us
Well-established DC/Navy Yard favorite Osteria Morini is looking for a fun-loving, energetic, and passionate LUNCH Host / Hostess (Reception) with experience in reservations to join the team. Osteria Morini operates as part of Altamarea Group (Marea & Ai Fiori), an award-winning global hospitality firm with 15 restaurants worldwide. Osteria Morini offers managers an opportunity to work with high-quality Italian cuisine and wine/spirits and an operations team firmly committed to investing in and developing talent. Altamarea Group, through its talented team of employees, creates special memories through exceptional hospitality, delivering the highest level of food and service across distinct brands and concepts.
This Role Is Part-time
Host / Hostess Responsibilities include:
- Greet upon arrival and interact with guests in a professional, warm and courteous manner and develop guest relationships
- Navigate reservations platform and client database proficiently
- Exhibit knowledge of Morini’s menus, culinary style and concept, reservations policies, operating hours, and other facts about the restaurants and be able to address common guest inquiries
- Handle various guest interactions, including but not limited to reservations, confirmation calls, guest reservation requests, and pick-up/delivery requests
- Maintain clean dining room and restaurant and adhere to all health and safety standards
Host / Hostess Requirements include:
- Substantive host and reservationist experience preferred
- Genuine passion for restaurant hospitality and service
- Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role, and a positive communication style
- Develop guest relationships and communicate pertinent information to management team
- Ability to multi-task and perform in high-volume, high-intensity restaurant
- Flexible schedule and open availability to meet business needs; must be available for weekday lunch shifts
What We Offer
At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
- Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
- Career Development and Growth Opportunities
- Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
- 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)
Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
