Host

Company:  High Street
Location: Philadelphia
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

About High Street 

High Street  opened in October of 2023 as a continuation of the original High Street on Market restaurant and acclaimed bakery located in the historic Franklin Building at 9th & Chestnut. We are a part of the   James Beard Award -winning   H igh Street Hospitality Group , which includes sibling restaurants a.kitchen+bar and Fork.  HSHG’s  work culture values learning, excellence and expertise,  emphasizing teamwork ,  internal hospitality , transparent  communication   an d  professionalism .

Position Description & Responsibilities   

We are searching for a part-time, weekend Host to support our Front of House team. A successful candidate is  committed to warm  and  genuine   hospitality, comfortable in a high standards environment and brings their personality to the role.  Responsibilities include  opening/closing  side work tasks related to the host stand,  warmly welcoming and seating guests while in service, having a strong pulse on the status of tables and bar seats in an effort to quote a waitlist and manage expectations of incoming reservations, and helping support the floor by cleaning and resetting tables if time allows.

Position Requirements  

  • 1+   years of relevant restaurant experience  
  • Flexible availability (weekend brunches and evenings required)
  • Dedicated work ethic  
  • Ability to  work efficiently for   6-8 hours on your feet  
  • Sincere interest in  the art of hospitality,  food   and beverage  
  • Experience with Opentable and/or Resy preferred.
  • Understanding of steps of service and the ability to prioritize guests in a busy setting

Benefits   

  • Medical, dental and vision  insurance   + non-traditional supplemental insurance  
  • Mental health care options  
  • 401K  contribution  following one year of employment   with   an   HSHG match  
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits  
  • Dining discounts across HSHG
  • Team member referral bonus  
  • Professional  development  
  • Contribution request program   

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement  

High Street Hospitality Group values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  

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