Host / Food Runner

Job Description

Job Description

Both a step back in time and an experience of modern style and luxury, The Eliza Jane sits at the crossroads of New Orleans’ culture and industry. Mirroring the unique diversity and divergent character of our city, this is a place where centuries-old history has bred an unmistakable spirit.

A spirit of revelry is alive and well in New Orleans. Located on a block known as a mixing bowl for produce merchants and famed mixologists, Couvant Bar & Brasserie invites diners into an experience influenced by the region’s abundance.

Requested Tasks :

• Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner always adhering to service standards
• Monitor guests' seating, always planning 2 steps ahead, ascertaining both guests’ and restaurants’ needs to maximize service flow
• Use and accurately maintain restaurant reservation system - including but not limited to proper table status, rotations, cover counts, and guest notes.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner
• Performs opening and closing duties, as needed
• Maintain a neat, organized and crisp environment
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, contributing to overall ambiance & presentation of the restaurant.
• Deliver food orders to customers quickly and accurately
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards
• Bus tables by removing dirty dishes and trash
• Check in with customers to ensure their experience is satisfactory
• Assist setting up tables before service with appropriate utensils, napkins and decorations

Requested Capabilities :

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO, medical / dental / vision benefits, 401k and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender / sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.