Host at The Ivory Peacock
Job Description
Nestled in the heart of NOMAD, The Ivory Peacock is a cocktail-driven bar with a large gin collection, a lively music program and delicious small plates that are French with Japanese influence.
The Ivory Peacock's heart is a beautiful raw bar program housed in its central horseshoe-shaped Emerald Oyster Bar that features an extensive, premium handcrafted cocktail program including the largest collection of gin in the United States that pairs perfectly alongside a seafood-driven menu of small plates, plateaus and shareable plates.
We are looking for an upbeat talented, personable and hosts who have experience with Resy to welcome and engage guests. Your role will involve welcoming guests, seating key tables, and maximizing the selling potential of all areas of the bar and restaurant.
Key responsibilities include:
- Command floor with strong and warm presence
- Flag and manage all VIPs, birthdays, etc. relative to all guest relations
- Drive repeat guest business and associated revenues
- Greet and welcome guests and, at times, escort through the venue to respective table and area
- Host key events, experiences, and holidays
- Ensure that the tables are set up properly relative to each guests needs, requests, and expectations
- Confirm reservations and effectively ensure the reservations flow maximizes seating potential
- Control and coordinate all tables in designated VIP and members only sections
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and digital communication skills
- Prior working knowledge of OpenTable
- POS programming acumen
- 1+ years of host experience in a similar environment
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time
- Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion, movement and navigation throughout a bilevel venue
- Must be able to remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays
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