Host

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Alinea is looking for a full-time Host to join our team! Host is an important part of the team, ensuring each guest has a positive and welcome first impression to their dining experience. This is a full-time position, paid hourly, and candidates must be willing to work 40+ hours, 5 days a week.

A concept founded by Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, Alinea has been globally praised for its molecular gastronomy techniques and innovative approach to modernist cuisine, pushing boundaries in a multi-sensory dining experience. It is one of only 13 restaurants in the U.S. to earn the coveted Michelin 3-Star rating. It has also been named the Best Restaurant in the World by Elite Traveler, the Best Restaurant in North America by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and the Best Restaurant in the U.S. by Gourmet and Business Insider. Driven by the notion of doing the unexpected, guests can be assured to leave the dining room feeling inspired.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert level knowledge of all reservations, People of Note (PON), dietary restrictions, and guest requests for each service
• Greets guests and maintains welcoming atmosphere at the entrance
• Recognizes and welcomes regulars and PONs
• Anticipates guest needs and respond promptly
• Accommodates all requests for information courteously
• Organizes and maintains secure storage of guest items
• Returns guest items according to established policies and procedures
• Communicates PON arrivals and special requests to management
• Responds to guest concerns with professionalism

Requirements

Physical Requirements

Benefits

50% company contribution to single HMO during the first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years

The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States. We use E-Verify.