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.

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $15/hour (plus $10-$15/hour in tips!)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, insurance benefits
• Paid breaks
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401k plan w/company match
• 2 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 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.

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.

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.

The Lobster Place 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.