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NICOLAS INC
Cincinnati, OH, US
Summary
The host is responsible for greeting guests, managing reservations, and coordinating seating to ensure a smooth dining flow. They also support the service team and maintain the cleanliness of the entrance area.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Cincinnati, OH 45202Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 HourlyHost / Hostess
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Restaurant: Nicola's Ristorante
Position Type: Part-Time / Full-Time
Position Summary
Nicola's Ristorante is seeking a friendly, professional, and organized Host / Hostess to be the first point of contact for our guests. The ideal candidate will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere while managing reservations, coordinating seating, and supporting the service team to ensure an exceptional dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
Greet guests promptly and warmly upon arrival.
Manage reservations and waitlists using the restaurant’s reservation system.
Escort guests to tables while providing menus and initial information.
Coordinate table seating to maintain smooth service flow and server rotation.
Answer phone calls and assist with reservation inquiries.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host stand and entrance area.
Communicate guest needs and seating updates with servers and management.
Assist with guest departures and thank guests for dining with us.
Support front-of-house operations during peak service times.
QualificationsQualifications
Previous host, customer service, or hospitality experience preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
Friendly, positive, and professional demeanor.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to move quickly through the dining room when needed.
What We Offer
70% company covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees
A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
Opportunities for growth within the restaurant.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal host for Nicola's Ristorante is someone who loves hospitality, values guest experience, and thrives in a polished, upscale dining environment .
Located just north of Downtown in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati’s hip and historic neighborhood, Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano has long been a fine dining staple of the city during its two decades of operation. Owners Nicola and Maureen Pietoso pride their restaurant not only for its highly acclaimed contemporary Italian menu, extensive wine list, and variety of unique dining spaces, but most especially for their restaurant’s long-standing reputation for being warmly hospitable and accommodating.
Founded
1996
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Located just north of Downtown in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati’s hip and historic neighborhood, Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano has long been a fine dining staple of the city during its two decades of operation. Owners Nicola and Maureen Pietoso pride their restaurant not only for its highly acclaimed contemporary Italian menu, extensive wine list, and variety of unique dining spaces, but most especially for their restaurant’s long-standing reputation for being warmly hospitable and accommodating.
Founded
1996
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
