Host / Hostess

Tacombi is a fast-growing, omni-channel consumer and retail brand that is committed to globally sharing Mexican food and culture through hospitality experiences, CPG products, community outreach and digital content. Over the next couple years, we’ll be significantly expanding our footprint across the U.S., which means we are going to hire a lot of people and each one of them needs to uphold our brand promise, embody our core values and always extend Mexican Hospitality – Tacombi’s unique service culture – to our growing customer and employee bases.

Tacombi is looking for a Host / Hostess to join our team!

HOST / HOSTESS

Greets and welcomes all guests into the restaurant, ensuring a positive first and last impression of Tacombi

Your responsibilities will include…

• Offer every guest a friendly and sincere welcome; anticipate and be responsive to guests’  needs; thank every guest and offer a fond farewell 
• Embody the Tacombi Service Culture and ensure the Tacombi Experience is carried out throughout all interactions with guests 
• Manage the flow of Guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming  Guests is appropriate to promote Guest retention. 
• Manage reservations and take full responsibility of guests’ satisfaction until they have been seated and  again during their departure 
• Serve as an ambassador of the Tacombi brand to make a positive impact on the guests, coworkers, and community you touch in person and over the phone 
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, professional appearance, and demeanor to ensure  guest satisfaction; ensure work station is always clean and organized 
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies, Tacombi Brand values as well as neighborhood events.  
• Upbeat and positive attitude throughout the entire day, co-operate closely with team members and  other departments to ensure an amazing Guest’s experience 
• Observant to Guest needs throughout dining experience to ensure they receive high-quality service 

You should have...

• Flexible schedule and ability to work days,  nights, weekends, and holidays 
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Host/Hostess, Maitre D’ or Concierge 
• Have a positive attitude and be passionate about guest service 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, energetic  environment 
• Assertive self-starter - takes initiative and can work well independently 
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle and move objects of up to 20lbs 
• Knowledge of the New York cultural landscape including dining, art, music, film, and fashion are huge plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient in Resy or other reservations softwares

Pay rate is $19/hour

Tacombi offers equal opportunities to all applicants, and we are committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to hire, develop and retain top employees through structured processes that reduce bias and promote equity and belonging.