Lead Host

Tuscany and Florida share three distinct traits: a warm sun, wonderful people, and a passion for fresh air and good food. Nowhere is that more evident than Taverna Toscana, an authentic Italian chophouse that blends culinary excellence with modern leisure. Located in Bradenton, Florida’s friendliest city, Taverna Toscana’s indoor/outdoor concept is buzzing with families, foodies, CEOs and couples alike. The steaks are aged to perfection, the pasta is made from scratch, the drinks are crafted with care, and the decor draws the mind to Italy itself. It’s not a hidden gem. It’s a bold statement. And it’s calling for you.

This is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Position: Lead Host

Duties:

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Greeting parties as they arrive with a welcoming and accommodating attitude
• Make, adjust, and cancel guest reservations.
• Distribute menus to guest as they are seated
• Manage seating and reservations to ensure guests get the best experience
• Answering calls before open hours and during shifts to handle guest reservations and inquiries.
• Ensure the restaurant is pristinely set in preparation for guests to arrive.
• Answer customer questions regarding food, drinks, and specials
• Inspire and educate the front of house staff.
• Be the first line of communication at the front to handle customer complaints or disputes.
• Manage floorplan to ensure efficient and excellent service throughout a given seating.
• Acknowledge guests when they arrive and leave
• Communicating effectively with both guests and team-members
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and guests
• 3 years experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• A desire to succeed in a progressive, exciting, and fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized during busy service times
• Highly service trained – effortlessly able show others how to serve in an unpretentious, yet high quality food & beverage environment.
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 10 pounds repetitively
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!