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About Cucina Welcome to Cucina MORINI, where the vibrant flavors and coastal influences of Southern Italy come together to create an unforgettable dining experience. Chef Matt Adler, in collaboration with the acclaimed team behind Osteria MORINI in Washington D.C., brings the best of Southern Italian cooking straight to your plate in the heart of our nation’s capital. Anchored by the legacy of the Osteria MORINI brand, Cucina MORINI takes a distinctively Southern Italian approach to cuisine while upholding the same standards of excellence, consistency, and service. At Cucina MORINI, we pay homage to the rich culinary traditions of Italy’s enchanting coast to the South. Using only the highest-quality ingredients, our menu offers a delightful array of fresh crudi dishes alongside handmade pasta and signature specialties inspired by the flavors of the region. We are looking for passionate and dedicated HOSTS/HOSTESSES to join the opening team. Be a part of this truly unique restaurant and work alongside hospitality pioneers and positive team members in an inclusive and professional environment.
Job Responsibility
Exhibit proficient knowledge of the restaurant’s menus, culinary style, concept, reservations policies, operating hours, and other facts about the restaurant
Answer phones and communicate live with guests in a professional, warm and courteous manner, using verbiage and scripts set by management, and be able to handle variety of interactions, including but not limited to reservations, confirmation calls, guest reservation requests, addressing basic guest inquiries, and handling delivery-related matters
Greet guests upon arrival or who pass within 5 feet with a smile, “hello”, and friendly disposition
Navigate Sevenrooms platform and client database proficiently to both maximize seating for reservations and walk in guests and to greet guests by name
disseminate all pertinent guest information needed to other staff members and management via soignees
must also diligently update any expressed guest preferences in guest profiles per management guidelines
Communicate frequently and effectively with managers about any updates in the dining room
Assist management team with light administrative tasks and organization of restaurant spaces such as office spaces, coat check, and host stands/podiums
Respond immediately to guests needs and requests, and promptly communicate any guest concerns with management
Report to work punctually as indicated on the schedule and in the correct, clean uniform, while adhering to personal hygiene standards
Requirements
Substantive host or reservationist experience required
Strong restaurant and food knowledge with attention to detail and high proficiency with table management software
Proficiency with basic restaurant technology, such as POS and delivery tablets, a plus
Genuine passion for restaurant hospitality and service
Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role, and a positive communication style
Willingness to embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems and service steps
Broad and flexible availability to work
Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallwares, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time