Zooba Eats Inc. is Hiring a Restaurant Host Near New York, NY
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.