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Host / Hostess

Zanti Careers
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

About the Organization

We believe that to truly eat well, you must not forget the importance of l'ambiente, la compagnia, and l'ingrediente - the atmosphere, the people, and of course, the ingredients - all essential to the Italian experience.

Zanti honors the Italian tradition of bringing together the best of each day, from the thoughtfully chosen ingredients to the families gathered in conversation to share their stories and their meal.

Location

Zanti River Oaks

Shift

Rotating Days and Evenings

Description

Zanti Cucina Italiana River Oaks is hiring now!

We are looking for Host / Hostess to be part of our Team

Job Summary

As a host / hostess you should know and show that first impressions are everything. A host provides a warm and friendly welcome when our guests arrive or call in with questions. As a host, you'll greet guests at the door, determine where they'd like to sit and guide them to their table while making casual conversation. When we're on a wait, you'll quote an accurate wait time and encourage guests to browse our iconic decor. You will be an integral member of the team that creates distinctively different and authentic experiences for our guests. You will be responsible for greeting and seating guests, overseeing dining room maintenance and monitoring service to ensure guest satisfaction.

Position Requirements

Candidate Profile

  • One year of experience in the food and beverage, culinary, hospitality or related professional area is preferred
  • At least 6 months experience as a host / hostess in upscale or fine dining serving experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • The hostess is committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and use proper safety equipment, tools.
  • Licenses / Certifications : Food Safety Certification

Primary Duties

  • Exceed customer expectations by providing friendly, prompt, and attentive service
  • Follow the steps of service of the hostess position
  • Welcome and greet customers upon arrival, and thank customers as they are leaving
  • Assist with maintaining service areas - stocking and cleanliness
  • Provide a warm and friendly welcome when our guests arrive or call in with questions
  • Greet guests at the door, determine where they'd like to sit and guide them to their table while making casual conversation
  • Making reservations, greeting guests as they come in the door, and making them feel welcome as they are seated will be all you!
  • We rely on our Hosts / Hostesses to keep our restaurant running smoothly and ensuring that guests feel that they are always welcome to have a seat at our table!
  • Category

    Front of the House-FOH

    Exempt / Non-Exempt

    Non-Exempt

    EOE Statement

    We provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    This position is currently accepting applications.

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    Zanti Careers
    Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Full Time
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