Host

Are you a warm, welcoming hospitality professional looking for a positive and fast paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and an uncommonly good work/life balance? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a Host/Hostess role at our Michelin-acclaimed restaurant, Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar, is a great opportunity for you.

About Us

• Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar is the full-service restaurant attached to Lobster Place Seafood Hall, Chelsea Market’s most visited food destination.

• We’re proud to be NYC’s best oyster bar, welcoming both neighborhood regulars and visitors from around the world.

• We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

About You

• You are passionate about hospitality and take pride in your friendliness and warmth.

• You want to work in a restaurant environment where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.

• You want to balance your personal life with a good-paying job with great benefits and a positive workplace.

• You are committed to working a full-time schedule (5 days/week).  The schedule would be Tuesday-Saturday with 4 opening shifts and one closing shift on Saturday.

Duties & Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Sets the tone of the guest experience with warmth and hospitality.

• Greets and seats guests.

• Confirms reservations in the Resy system.

• Anticipates and accommodates guest needs.

• Supports Front of House and Back of House teams during service as needed.

• Manages wait lists and table turns through the Resy system.

• Maintains the general cleanliness and orderliness of the entrance area.

• Performs side-work as directed.

Qualifications:

• Previous host experience (1+ years’) in a high-volume full-service restaurant.

• Knowledge of Resy or similar reservation platform.

• Ability to effectively communicate with guests and answer any questions about Cull & Pistol, Lobster Place, and their food and beverage selections.

• Warm and welcoming demeanor.

• Ability to remain professional and calm under pressure.

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy restaurant environment.

• Exceptional time management and communication skills.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

• Evening & Weekend availability is a must.

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $16/hour (plus $10-$15/hour in tips!)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, insurance benefits

• Paid breaks

• Company paid life insurance.

• 401k plan w/company match

• Paid Time Off for full time employees

• Employee Discounts

• Commuter benefits

• Referral Program - $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.

• Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.

Working conditions

This job operates in a professional restaurant environment. This role routinely requires the use of computers and other electronic devices. The host station is small, and traffic is high. The workspace is on 2 levels and the ability to use stairs is required. This is an FLSA non-exempt hourly position on the restaurant floor.

Essential Functions

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending and movement throughout the space.

• Expression/exchange of ideas both verbally and through non-verbal means.

• Must be able to obtain impressions through the eyes.

• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying loads of up to 15 lbs.

• Tolerance of heat, cold, and loud/noisy environments.

LP Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.