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Host/Hostess

Tailor and the Cook
Utica, NY Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2027

Job Overview

Get your start in the restaurant industry as a Host or Hostess. This role is critical as you are the first face guests see when they walk in the door. You create a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment they arrive, so having enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, and organizational abilities is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly with a friendly and professional demeanor, setting a positive tone for their visit
  • Manage restaurant reservation systems and coordinate seating to optimize table turnover and guest satisfaction
  • Answer incoming phone calls with proper phone etiquette, assist with reservations, and address guest inquiries efficiently
  • Organize waiting lists, monitor guest flow, and manage wait times to enhance the overall guest experience
  • Make every guest feel like a VIP

Experience

  • Previous experience as a host or hostess in a high-end restaurant is preferred, but not required
  • Customer service experience is preferred, but not required
  • Proven organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently during busy periods
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including phone etiquette and guest interaction techniques

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18

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