Host - Café Boulud

Café Boulud is inspired by Daniel Boulud’s four culinary muses: la tradition (classic French cuisine), la saison (seasonal delicacies), le potager (the vegetable garden), and le voyage (flavors of world cuisine). Having earned three stars in the New York Times as well as a star in the Michelin Guide, Café Boulud is both a destination and a neighborhood gem for casually elegant dining, seasonal wine tasting dinners, Sunday brunch, and intimate, private events.

About the role

The Host position at Café Boulud is a pooled-tip service role that works closely with the management team and all other front-of-house and back-of-house team members. The Host is the first and last point of contact with the guest and is responsible for greeting, seating, and saying goodbye to guests, as well as maintaining the flow of the restaurant during service.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the front-of-house team to contribute to a positive dining experience for guests
• Take and confirm reservations over the phone
• Be aware of regular guests/VIPs
• Be aware of the reservations for every service period
• Greet, seat, and say goodbye to guests
• Maintain the flow of the restaurant during service

Requirements

• Previous experience in a high-volume environment (at least 1 year)
• General knowledge of and interest in food and wine
• Complete knowledge of service sequence and flow
• Ability to operate OpenTable accurately
• Able to take direction and complete tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Pleasant demeanor
• Positive and clear written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to engage guests successfully and build relationships
• Impeccable grooming as defined by management and dress code
• Reference check required