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Summary
Lead Host
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Part Time, Seasonal, On call
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, United States
Category Fine Dining

Lead Host


Description
OUR HISTORY

The Rainbow Room, the quintessential New York venue, has been the site of some of the city's most celebrated events since first opening in 1934.

We are seeking skilled, passionate professionals who take great pride in delivering unparalleled experiences and who value teamwork, integrity and professional development in a spectacular, world-class setting.

Responsibilities

Beginning of Shift
1. Place the ‘Welcome to Bar 65’ sign at the front entrance of the bar.
2. Arrange the jelly beans on the host podium; create bowls for the Bar, Gallery, and Mezzanine.
3. Print out a cover count summary from Open Table and deliver to the kitchen.
4. Print out Event details, Event Staff lists, and Daily notes to be delivered to the mezzanine and gallery podiums.
5. Assign positions for the hosts working that day and print out the Assignment Sheet to be on display for when the hosts arrive.
6. Set up the Microsoft Surface on the host podium in order to print out all necessary notes.
7. Review all the Reservations for the day from Open Table and record all VIP and special occasion reservations on the Host Closing List to be printed throughout the night.
8. Review all large parties coming in throughout the evening and arrange the floor appropriately for the beginning of service.
9. Ensure that all tables have Reserved signs placed on them.
10. Place Bar 65 cards and menus on the host podium for display.

During Shift
1. Seat reservations as they arrive, ensuring that it is done evenly and consistently among the server sections while including walk-in parties when tables become available.
2. Have the Bar 65 Host runner do frequent table checks and ensure the floor on Open Table is updated.
3. Plan ahead for large parties coming in, either saving tables or doing Out-Bys for walk-ins to have the table ready for when the party arrives.
4. Check the Server Cover count throughout the night in an attempt to make their covers as even as possible.
5. Print out all pertinent notes for the servers and make sure they are communicated to managers and the kitchen when necessary.
6. Make sure all hosts working over 6 hours are given a 30 minute break.

End of Shift
1. Prepare the closing Bar 65 Host for any upcoming reservations and large parties, ensuring they are aware of any VIPs or special occasions that need to be printed.
2. Put away the Microsoft Surface in the iPad safe.

The above is not an inclusive list of requirements, responsibilities and/or qualification required for the role.

The Rainbow Room is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR HISTORY

The Rainbow Room, the quintessential New York venue, has been the site of some of the city's most celebrated events since first opening in 1934.

We are seeking skilled, passionate professionals who take great pride in delivering unparalleled experiences and who value teamwork, integrity and professional development in a spectacular, world-class setting.

Responsibilities

Beginning of Shift
1. Place the ‘Welcome to Bar 65’ sign at the front entrance of the bar.
2. Arrange the jelly beans on the host podium; create bowls for the Bar, Gallery, and Mezzanine.
3. Print out a cover count summary from Open Table and deliver to the kitchen.
4. Print out Event details, Event Staff lists, and Daily notes to be delivered to the mezzanine and gallery podiums.
5. Assign positions for the hosts working that day and print out the Assignment Sheet to be on display for when the hosts arrive.
6. Set up the Microsoft Surface on the host podium in order to print out all necessary notes.
7. Review all the Reservations for the day from Open Table and record all VIP and special occasion reservations on the Host Closing List to be printed throughout the night.
8. Review all large parties coming in throughout the evening and arrange the floor appropriately for the beginning of service.
9. Ensure that all tables have Reserved signs placed on them.
10. Place Bar 65 cards and menus on the host podium for display.

During Shift
1. Seat reservations as they arrive, ensuring that it is done evenly and consistently among the server sections while including walk-in parties when tables become available.
2. Have the Bar 65 Host runner do frequent table checks and ensure the floor on Open Table is updated.
3. Plan ahead for large parties coming in, either saving tables or doing Out-Bys for walk-ins to have the table ready for when the party arrives.
4. Check the Server Cover count throughout the night in an attempt to make their covers as even as possible.
5. Print out all pertinent notes for the servers and make sure they are communicated to managers and the kitchen when necessary.
6. Make sure all hosts working over 6 hours are given a 30 minute break.

End of Shift
1. Prepare the closing Bar 65 Host for any upcoming reservations and large parties, ensuring they are aware of any VIPs or special occasions that need to be printed.
2. Put away the Microsoft Surface in the iPad safe.

The above is not an inclusive list of requirements, responsibilities and/or qualification required for the role.

The Rainbow Room is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Details
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Part Time, Seasonal, On call
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, United States
Category Fine Dining

Skills
Open Table
Fine Dining Experience
By applying you confirm you have these skills.


30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, United States