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Host/Hostess at North Italia

North Italia No longer available $19+/hour

Job Description

Compensation Range

$19.90 - $17.50 / Hour
Overview

North Italia is Coming Soon to Walnut Creek!
Hiring begins in February Apply today for early consideration!

Hosts / Hostesses solid pay with room to grow!

North Italia is offering:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Hospitality training
  • Health benefits including medical, dental and vision (after 25 hours/week average)
  • Paid time off (after 25 hours/week average)
  • Discounted shift meals
  • 35% discount for your party when dining in as a guest
  • Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
  • Career growth opportunities

Handmade With Love From Scratch Daily
Whether youre looking for a change or starting a career from scratch, North is the perfect place for you. From our Prosciutto pizza to the house specialty Bolognese, we take great pride in serving exceptional handmade Italian dishes. Were also committed to supporting our employees with advancement opportunities, perks, and a positive environment. North is more than an Italian restaurantits a family of servers, hosts, managers, and chefs dedicated to crafting the perfect Italian meal for our guests. If that sounds like you, theres a place for you here.


Responsibilities

  • Greet guests and warmly welcome to the restaurant upon arrival
  • Make all of our guests feel comfortable and let them know you are there to personally take care of them
  • Know regular guests by name; know their preferences and needs
  • When on a wait, record guests name and number of people in party, provide guests with estimated waiting time, and seat them as soon as a table becomes available
  • Seat guests based on their preferences while also balancing customer flow
  • Present guests with a menu when they are seated; ensure the table looks clean, tidy, and up to our standards
  • Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return soon

Qualifications:

A people-person who loves creating a welcoming atmosphere and giving great service. You should have experience working with customers or restaurant guests. Excellent English speaking and writing skills are important and you should be comfortable working with computers. In our busy environment, it is important that you are able to stand for periods of time and, if needed, can lift up to 25 pounds.


About the Company

Become a valuable member of our team and you will discover more than just a culinary gem. We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth. Our competitive wages combined with a 35% discount at allNorth Italia locations make this a team you simply must be a part of.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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