Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
SA Hospitality Group is a distinguished hospitality company deeply rooted in Italian culture, co-founded by Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli. Established in 2003, the company has skillfully blended traditional Italian values with contemporary tastes to serve a diverse and discerning clientele in New York City and beyond. SA Hospitality Group operates a collection of iconic restaurant brands including Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, and Felice, with a total of 24 locations across premier destinations such as Manhattan, Southampton, East Hampton, Aspen, Milan, and Palm Beach. The group is recognized for its commitment to exceptional service, authentic cuisine, and a sophisticated dining experience that reflects its deep heritage and modern sensibilities.
The role available within SA Hospitality Group is a Guest Receptionist position, which plays a crucial part in maintaining the group's reputation for excellence in hospitality. This position is responsible for welcoming and greeting guests as they arrive, ensuring they are comfortably seated following management’s seating plan, and attending to their needs during their wait time. It requires someone with a friendly and professional demeanor who can contribute to a seamless guest experience by managing the front-of-house operations effectively.
In addition to greeting guests, the Guest Receptionist works collaboratively with the team and management to ensure high-quality service is delivered consistently. The role encompasses answering phones, facilitating reservations, and providing guests with accurate information. It is also involved in routine tasks such as clearing and resetting tables when needed, maintaining cleanliness by ensuring flower arrangements and premises are tidy, and assisting in opening tasks. The position may also involve handling guest complaints and special requests to ensure customer satisfaction. For those assigned to coat check, responsibilities include receiving, organizing, and returning guests’ personal belongings securely.
The Guest Receptionist is expected to follow strict opening and closing procedures while maintaining professionalism and accessibility to both guests and staff. This role also supports the restaurant’s service standards by assisting with food delivery and ensuring the team adheres to the group’s service manual. This dynamic role suits individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy engaging with guests, and have a strong team spirit. The employment is structured to foster growth, learning, and a deep appreciation for hospitality rooted in Italian tradition, making it ideal for candidates looking to build a career in upscale restaurant service environments. SA Hospitality Group further commits to inclusivity and accessibility, providing reasonable accommodations to comply with ADA requirements and upholding equitable hiring practices.
The role available within SA Hospitality Group is a Guest Receptionist position, which plays a crucial part in maintaining the group's reputation for excellence in hospitality. This position is responsible for welcoming and greeting guests as they arrive, ensuring they are comfortably seated following management’s seating plan, and attending to their needs during their wait time. It requires someone with a friendly and professional demeanor who can contribute to a seamless guest experience by managing the front-of-house operations effectively.
In addition to greeting guests, the Guest Receptionist works collaboratively with the team and management to ensure high-quality service is delivered consistently. The role encompasses answering phones, facilitating reservations, and providing guests with accurate information. It is also involved in routine tasks such as clearing and resetting tables when needed, maintaining cleanliness by ensuring flower arrangements and premises are tidy, and assisting in opening tasks. The position may also involve handling guest complaints and special requests to ensure customer satisfaction. For those assigned to coat check, responsibilities include receiving, organizing, and returning guests’ personal belongings securely.
The Guest Receptionist is expected to follow strict opening and closing procedures while maintaining professionalism and accessibility to both guests and staff. This role also supports the restaurant’s service standards by assisting with food delivery and ensuring the team adheres to the group’s service manual. This dynamic role suits individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy engaging with guests, and have a strong team spirit. The employment is structured to foster growth, learning, and a deep appreciation for hospitality rooted in Italian tradition, making it ideal for candidates looking to build a career in upscale restaurant service environments. SA Hospitality Group further commits to inclusivity and accessibility, providing reasonable accommodations to comply with ADA requirements and upholding equitable hiring practices.
Job Requirements
- Ability to work as part of a team
- personal cleanliness
- very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills
- ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace
- ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English
- time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production
- active listening and learning skills
- reading and speaking comprehension skills
- discipline to follow set standards
- ability to lift up to 25lbs
Job Qualifications
- Ability to work as part of a team
- personal cleanliness
- very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills
- ability to communicate and understand direction in English
- ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English
- time management skills
- ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production
- active listening and learning skills
- reading and speaking comprehension skills
- discipline to follow set standards
Job Duties
- Greet guests in a prompt and courteous manner with smile
- seat guests ensuring a seat assignment done by management is followed
- promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other co-workers and managers
- answer phones and provide guests with requested information and arrange bookings
- routinely clear and reset tables and assist with opening tasks such as making sure flower arrangements on tables are clean and door glass has no fingerprints
- handle guest complaints and special requests
- receive coats, umbrellas, briefcases, or bags from guests and maintain organization in the coat closet
- assist with other duties as assigned by restaurant management
- follow opening and closing procedures
- always maintain professional demeanor with all staff
- assist staff with any aspect of service steps to satisfy the guests such as food delivery
- be accessible to all staff and guests to answer any guest and reservation related questions
- follow service steps based on the service and training manual and assist in communicating same to all staff who serve our guests
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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