Assistant Maitre D

Assistant Maitre DTorrisiSoHo, 250 Mulberry StMin. base wage $22.00/hr Food & BeverageEst. base annual $43,472Est. base weekly $836/wkEst. base monthly $3,622/mthBenefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, PTO, 401KCompany description: Major Food Group is coming back full circle to Mulberry St. with the opening of Torrisi, just a few blocks from the original Torrisi Italian Specialties where it all began. Located in the historic Puck Building, Torrisi, a love letter to Little Italy, proudly presents an Italian-American restaurant with an extensive wine program, a New York-Italian cocktail bar and a luxe deli. Chef Rich Torrisi presides over an open kitchen and presents showstopping dishes, with many prepared or finished tableside to engender warm and welcoming hospitality.Job descriptionWe are looking for candidates with experience, who want to work hard and be part of something truly special. We are hiring an Assistant Maitre D to join our growing team! Responsibilities: - Greet & treat all guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strives to exceed guests' expectations. - Oversee dining room operation in a restaurant - Help flow of traffic in and out of restaurant. - Engage guests, act as an ambassador of the restaurant in both personality and knowledge. - Interacts with guests as they arrive and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience. - Performs other duties as directed. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies - Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, preparing pastas and sauces) - Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff - Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions - Clean up station and take care of leftover food - Stock inventory appropriately - Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashionQualificationsRequirements: 2-3 years of restaurant experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants.At least 2 years experience leading a front door team in a New York restaurantPrevious experience in Michelin-starred (1, 2, or 3) and/or NY Times (2 or more stars) is preferred but not required.Location: Torrisi is hiring for an Assistant Maitre D Position in SoHo, New York City. Base pay starts at $22/hr.