Host

About Giostra
Fabio Viviani grew up poor on the west side of Florence. Often, the only entertainment his family could afford was a visit to the Giostra – a magical old carousel in Piazza della Repubblica. This town square was a gathering place for people from all walks of life, where everyone felt welcome.
In that spirit, Fabio Viviani Hospitality is pleased to bring South Barrington Giostra – an old-school Italian restaurant featuring the simple, classic dishes Fabio grew up on. With recipes passed down from his mother and grandmother.
Step inside our doors and experience the welcoming atmosphere of Old Florence. Enjoy a glass of wine from our extensive wine list, many procured through Fabio’s lifelong connections. Have some pasta. Eat!
For Giostra is not just close to Fabio’s home here in South Barrington. It’s close to his heart.
Position: Host
Duties
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Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
Greeting parties as they arrive with a welcoming and accommodating attitude
Distribute menus to guest as they are seated
Ensure that guest’s feel important and welcome in the restaurant throughout their entire stay
Be responsive to phone calls
Manage seating and reservations to ensure guests get the best experience
Acknowledge guests when they arrive and leave
Communicating effectively with both guests and team-members
Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and guests
A desire to succeed in a progressive, exciting, and fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
Ability to multi-task and stay organized during busy service times
Ability to pay attention to details
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 10+ pounds repetitively
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
Hosting, guest service experience preferred
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