What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maître d' position at Primo Waterfront?
New upscale Italian seafood concept opening soon at the Newburgh Waterfront, from the team behind Heritage Food Drink!
We are looking for an experienced Host/Hostess to help lead our rapidly growing team. We are a full service, high volume restaurant with 180 waterfront dining seats on the patio, two full service bars (one inside & one outside), 65 seats inside, plus a 20 seat private dining room. The restaurant was recently custom built from the ground up, so everything is brand new! We are seeking employees who enjoy the hospitality business and are looking to further their hospitality career. There is lots of room for growth!
Experience with Italian cuisine is a HUGE PLUS!
Primary Functions:
- Establish and maintain the restaurants standards of service.
- Promptly greet guests upon arrival
- Field phone calls & oversee reservation process
- Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
- Respond to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process.
- Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude. Promptly address customer service issues and refer customers to management when necessary.
- Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items, etc.
- Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
- Fill in for absent staff as needed.
- Assist with special events as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Location: One location