Host

Host — Boucherie Upper West Side

About The Group

The Group is a multi-concept hospitality company behind some of New York's most beloved French brasseries and dining destinations, including La Grande Boucherie, Boucherie, and Olio e Più. We're opening Boucherie Upper West Side, and we're looking for warm, welcoming, guest-focused Hosts to join our founding front-of-house team.

The Role

As a Host, you'll set the tone for every guest's experience—managing reservations, offering a genuine welcome, guiding guests to their table, introducing them to their menus and server, and sending them off with a warm farewell. You're the first and last impression of the restaurant.

What You'll Do

• Complete opening and closing side work as directed by management
• Answer guest phone calls and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance
• Confirm reservations prior to each shift and make new reservations, offering alternatives when needed
• Manage the flow of reservations to ensure optimal seating and service throughout each shift
• Assist management with floor plans and table arrangements as requested
• Ensure the dining room is properly set and the host stand is fully stocked before service
• Provide management with a reservations roll-up before each shift, flagging large parties, special notes, and VIP guests
• Recognize VIP guests by name, seat them appropriately, and communicate their arrival to the Manager on Duty, Chef, and Server
• Seat servers as equitably as possible throughout the shift
• Maintain cleanliness of the entrance, coat check, menu boards, and waiting areas
• Uphold Department of Health sanitation standards and keep work areas clean and organized
• Notify the Manager on Duty immediately of any health or safety concerns
• Participate in staff training and attend mandatory meetings

What You Bring

• 1+ years of experience as a host in a similar-caliber concept
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Basic math skills
• A friendly, helpful, and positive attitude at all times
• Polished, professional presentation
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal direction
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods
• Comfort performing under pressure while maintaining professionalism
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and a variable schedule based on business needs

Compensation

$17/hr base + tip pool share. Hosts are included in our tip pool, so you earn more on every busy service.

For tipped employees, base wage will be $11.35 with a $5.65 tip credit applied, if wages earned do not reach minimum wage.

Why Join Us

Be part of the founding team of an exciting new opening, backed by an established and growing hospitality company. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment with real opportunities to grow across our expanding portfolio of concepts.

The Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.