Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Sunday, Nov. 8st to Sunday, Nov. 15th from 8am-10am, and 4pm-6pm.
The Role
As a Host, you help guests feel welcome before they reach the table. You bring warmth, organization and clear communication to Centrale’s entrance, working with the Maître d and service team to make arrivals, seating and departures feel smooth and personal.
- Greet guests promptly and professionally, confirm reservation details and guide them through the arrival and seating process.
- Use the reservation system accurately and keep the door team informed about guest arrivals and table status.
- Communicate wait times and seating information clearly, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere during busy periods.
- Identify timing needs, celebrations and other relevant guest requests, and pass them to the appropriate manager and service team.
- Escort guests to the table, present current menus and follow the restaurant’s seating standards.
- Coordinate with servers, bussers, runners and management to support organized, well-paced service.
- Keep the entrance and host station neat and prepared, completing assigned opening, shift-change and closing work.
- Respond to questions with care, involve a manager when needed and offer every departing guest a warm farewell.
- A genuine interest in hospitality, strong communication and a dependable work ethic.
- Experience with reservation systems such as OpenTable, with willingness to learn Centrale’s setup.
- Attention to detail and the ability to stay calm, organized and welcoming under pressure.
- An understanding of fast-paced restaurant service and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Weekend availability.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Problem Solving Skills
Time Management
Multitasking Ability
Interpersonal Skills
Adaptability
Conflict Resolution
Attention to Customer Needs
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At Osteria Centrale, Italian hospitality meets the unmistakable energy of Grand Central Terminal. We’re bringing a lively Italian restaurant and bar to one of New York’s most extraordinary settings, with food, aperitivo and wine at the center of the experience. It’s a place for lunch in the middle of a busy day, a drink before the train, and the kind of warm welcome that turns first-time guests into regulars.
Behind that experience is a team that takes pride in its craft, stays sharp when the room is full and looks after one another. For people who love the pace and personality of a great restaurant, Centrale is a chance to help shape something new in the heart of the city.
