Host

Host / 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.