Kinjo

Kinjo is an elevated sushi omakase restaurant and bar in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Nestled under the Manhattan Bridge in a former torpedo factory, Kinjo has a cocktail lounge and a 13-seat walnut sushi counter where Masa alum Johnny Huang serves a refined 11-course omakase filled with premium ingredients that defy its $95 price. The adjacent bar serves small plates, Japanese whiskey, and creative cocktails with spirits sourced from across Asia. 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Reporting to the General Manager, the Host will welcome guests, and provide accurate wait times and escort customers to the dining and bar areas. A successful host will have excellent organizational skills and a passion for hospitality to ensure each guest has a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive until their departure. Slight bussing and food running required.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere to greet guests. 
• Be a Kinjo brand ambassador and engage with guests in conversation.
• Provide guests with menus and answer any initial questions.
• Seat guests at tables or in waiting areas.
• Assigning guests to tables they prefer, while keeping table rotation in mind so that servers receive the right number of customers.
• Engaging with guests to ensure they're happy with food and service.
• Respond to complaints and helping to resolve them.
• Answer phone calls, take reservations and answer questions as needed.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the menu. 
• Help out with other positions in the restaurant as needed.
• Providing great customer service.
• Keeping track of regular guests
• Making sure resy correspondence is always complete.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of related food, beverage and/or service management experience in a fine dining atmosphere.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to provide top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff.
• Does high-quality work while unsupervised.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Excellent financial acumen, math skills and computer proficiency.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours based on business

COMPENSATION

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental plans
• Paid Time Off - Including Vacation, Sick and Mental Health Days
• Employee Dining and Wine Discounts

Each of the items listed is considered to be an essential function of the role. However, this list should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of the position. Kinjo reserves the right to alter the duties of this role.

Kinjo is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.