Nightshade Noodle Bar, an acclaimed French & Vietnamese tasting menu restaurant from Chef/Owner Rachel Miller, a finalist for the 2023 Outstanding Chef award by the James Beard Foundation and a semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast 2024, is currently accepting applications for a Full-time Host/Hostess to join their small and passionate team. Nightshade Noodle Bar, recipient of an elusive 5-star review in The Boston Globe and named among the top 25 restaurants in Boston by The New York Times, offers eclectic nine to twenty-one-course blind tasting experiences featuring local and luxury seafood and noodle dishes, chic jungle vibes unique tropical cocktails to downtown Lynn.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initial point of contact with guests
- Manage reservations with the support of the General Manager
- Manage the phones during service and follow up with guests as needed
- Assist the FOH team in opening and closing the restaurant.
- Maintain ambiance by keeping glassware, linens, and table settings stocked and ensuring menu cleanliness/condition.
- Anticipate proper questions and follow up regarding allergies and other guest details to ensure safety and thrilled guests.
- Assist the FOH team in bussing and resetting tables quickly.
- Attend all food and beverage training classes.
Qualifications:
The Host position is integral to the high-touch experience that we offer at Nightshade Noodle Bar. Each experience is customized to guest preferences, so good communication skills, warm and bright hospitality, and a confident presence are required. Experience using the Tock reservation platform and Toast POS system is ideal but not required. Some experience in a full service restaurant is strongly preferred.
Skills/ Competencies Required:
- Commitment to creative, warm, and genuine hospitality.
- A quick thinker, capable of adapting quickly during a busy, ever-changing service.
- Ability to model standards and anticipate guest and team needs.
- A genuine desire to learn and grow as a professional in the service industry.
Working Conditions:
This position is ideally full-time, Thursday through Sunday (we are only open four days per week). Shifts start as early as 4 p.m. and end as late as 10:30 p.m. Part-time candidates who otherwise fit the description should feel free to reach out, as we may have other opportunities available. Compensation is based on experience and begins at $19/hr.
If interested, please send a short paragraph about why you think you’d be a good fit and an updated resume to the email address provided.
