Zooba is now hiring Hosts for our Nolita restaurant.

We are introducing an expanded menu of the tastes of Egypt to Manhattan with full dine-in service. Experience with Egyptian, Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine in a restaurant setting is a plus.

The Job Details

• Greet and welcome all guests ensuring a positive first impression and a friendly welcome to Zooba.
• Manage the flow of guests into the dining area coordinating with the FOH Service Manager on wait times and reservations.
• Master knowledge of all Zooba food and beverage menu items and the ability to respond to guest questions about Zooba and about the menu.
• Show curiosity and love for Zooba’s unique take on Egyptian cuisine and an eagerness to continue to learn and grow.
• Assist in delivering take out orders to guests in the restaurant.
• Consistently follow Zooba’s steps of service with efficiency and a positive attitude, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout service.
• Take care of guest needs, ensuring constant communication with the service team, managers, and the kitchen during service; handle any guest complaints or concerns.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during and after service.
• Always adhere to Zooba’s safety policies, alcoholic beverage service rules, and Department of Health guidelines. 

 The character traits we’re looking for:

• Service oriented by nature; almost always smiling
• Curious about Egyptian food and culture; loves to learn new things
• Steps in whenever needed to help co-workers and our guests
• Picks up the pace when things get hectic
• Obsesses over the details to get the orders out correctly 

We love Egyptian food. We want you to love it, too. Help us represent for our culture. Fresh out of Cairo since 2012.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience as a host or server in a fast-paced casual dining restaurant
• Experience with Rezy of similar online reservation App
• Knowledge of service standards and steps of service
• Able to service customer needs and questions 
• Able to stay calm and productive under pressure
• English fluency with strong communication skills
• NYC DOH food protection certificate a plus
• Completion of high school diploma
• Able to stand for an 8-hour shift and lift 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule required (morning, evening and weekend shifts)

Salary and Benefits

• Tipped Wage ($11 per hour plus tips)
• Advancement opportunities 
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 50% Menu Discount

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zooba (incorporated as Zooba Eats Inc.) hires based on our specific core values with consideration for required qualifications and competencies. We maintain a nondiscrimination policy towards all employees and applicants.

We’re an Egyptian restaurant brand homegrown in Cairo since 2012. If you're curious about Egyptian cuisine, serious about great food that's responsibly sourced and prepared, and into listening to Arab hip-hop while you work, hit us up! www.zoobaeats.com