Lead Host

We are hiring a Lead Host for Santi!

Michael White, the renowned chef, restaurateur and innovator who helped define Manhattan’s modern Italian restaurant scene with destinations like Marea, Ai Fiori, and Osteria Morini, has made his return to New York with the opening of Santi, from his BBianco Hospitality Group. Situated in the heart of midtown at Tishman Speyer’s 520 Madison Avenue, Santi explores seasonal Italian cooking through the lens of White’s many years living in Italy and the South of France, offering both a culinary retrospective and an exciting next step in his storied career.

The name Santi is derived from a fond memory of White’s culinary mentor, Gianluigi Morini, a chef and bon vivant who helmed the kitchen at San Domenico. Eager to taste the dishes from the kitchen, he would wave off a plate and utensils and say: “Le mani degli chef sono come le mani dei santi” – “The hands of chefs are like the hands of saints.” At Santi, White’s menu retells the story of his years living and working in Imola, the Amalfi coast, and the South of France, with a menu consisting of handmade pastas, meats, fish, vegetables, crudos, rotating specials, and large format dishes. It builds on his 36 years in the kitchen and traverses the whole of the Italian peninsula with a focus on seasonality. There will be wild game, truffles, and ragouts in the fall, ephemeral green market produce in the spring, and rare ingredients from across the globe incorporated thoughtfully and with nuance.

The Lead Host works under the guidance of our Assistant General Manager and alongside our host and service team to ensure a seamless and exceptional experience for every guest, reflecting the standards and culture of the restaurant and BBianco Hospitality Group. 

Position Requirements 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fine dining, high-volume restaurant environment

• Exceptional guest relations knowledge and the ability to maintain the highest-level of service standards 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment

• Polished, professional appearance and demeanor 

• Ability to stay calm and composed under pressure 

• Strong problem-solving skills, with tact and diplomacy in handling challenging situations 

• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Starting at $25.00 per hour (DOE) 

• Health insurance 

• Pre-tax transit benefits 

• 401(k)

BBianco Hospitality Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.

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