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Colony Grill is a nationally recognized pizza establishment renowned for its unique thin-crust pizza served with a signature "hot oil" topping. Founded in 1935 in Stamford, Connecticut, in an Irish immigrant neighborhood, Colony Grill has grown from a post-Prohibition tavern into a celebrated restaurant known for its exceptional hospitality and simple enjoyment. The company takes pride not only in its distinctive pizza but also in being a leader in civic engagement within the diverse communities where its restaurants operate. With multiple locations spread across Fairfield, Milford, Norwalk, Stamford, Port Chester, Tampa Midtown, St. Petersburg, Arlington, and Cabin John, Colony Grill has established itself as a staple for high-quality dining and community involvement. The company has been nationally recognized and awarded both a Top Workplace and Top Pizza, underscoring its commitment to employee satisfaction and culinary excellence.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a guest-focused individual with strong communication skills to join the welcoming and dynamic team at Colony Grill. The role primarily involves greeting and seating guests, managing waiting areas, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience from the moment guests arrive until they leave. A candidate must be a natural people person capable of creating a warm and inviting atmosphere quickly and consistently, displaying attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once. This role requires excellent organizational and communication abilities to foster positive interactions among guests and staff members.

Additionally, the position includes responsibilities within the takeout section, requiring the ability to handle a high volume of orders, answer phones with a gracious demeanor, accurately record orders, and manage payments through a cash register efficiently. This dual-function role demands versatility, patience, and a strong customer service orientation. Compensation for this role ranges from $16.95 to $25.00 per hour, reflecting the value colony grill places on recruiting skilled, customer-centric individuals. The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing fair and inclusive hiring practices regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.