Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Victor’s Cafe is seeking an experienced, polished, and welcoming Host to join our front-of-house team.
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Victor’s Cafe has served Cuban cuisine and warm hospitality since 1963. We are a high-volume restaurant serving theatergoers, local guests, corporate clients, tourists, and private events.
This position is ideal for someone who can confidently manage a busy entrance, control the reservation book, communicate accurate wait times, and help maintain a smooth flow of service.
Responsibilities
• Welcome every guest warmly and professionally
• Manage reservations, walk-ins, wait times, and seating assignments
• Pace seating to balance server sections and support efficient service
• Maintain accurate guest notes, special requests, and reservation details
• Communicate table status and seating needs with managers and the service team
• Answer incoming calls and assist guests with reservation questions
• Recognize special occasions, VIP guests, and important reservation details
• Handle guest concerns calmly and involve a manager when appropriate
• Maintain a polished, organized, and welcoming entrance
• Assist with coat check and other front-door responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
• At least one year of host, reservations, or front-desk experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Fine dining or polished full-service restaurant experience preferred
• Experience with OpenTable or a similar reservation platform preferred
• Warm, confident, and professional communication skills
• Strong judgment and the ability to remain composed during busy service
• Comfortable communicating wait times and managing guest expectations
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and attentive to detail
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Spanish language skills are helpful but not required
Compensation is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience.
Benefits and perks include health insurance eligibility, dining discounts, and opportunities for growth.
Victor’s Cafe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to professional and thoughtful hospitality.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Teamwork
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Team Collaboration
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Founded by Victor Del Corral in 1963, Victor’s Café continues to capture the hearts of New Yorkers, theater-goers, and a creative cast of regulars including Barbara Walters, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Sting and Brett Ratner. Its Cuba Lounge hosts a lively bar scene with live music in the evenings, serving colorful tapas and deliciously crafted cocktails.
Sonia Zaldivar, Victor's only daughter, is the current owner, with her daughter, Monica, heading up the daily operations at the restaurant.
The cuisine at Victor’s Café includes the most delicious, authentic dishes combined with the restaurant’s exclusive creations that represent the evolution of Cuban cuisine.
The restaurant itself is divided into three spacious dining rooms, accented with warm lighting, colorful Cuban art and lofty sky-lit ceilings. The Cuba Lounge is intimate and warm, featuring a tapas menu and a variety of traditional Cuban cocktails such as Mojitos and Sangria.
