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Be the First Smile Guests See at a Beloved Queens Classic

Luigi’s New Hyde Park, a neighborhood Italian institution in Queens, is hiring Hosts who are friendly, organized, and great under pressure. If you love making people feel welcome and keeping a dining room flowing, this is the role for you.

• Location: New Hyde Park, Queens
• Hourly Rate: $16.50
• Schedule: Part-time or Full-time | Evenings & Weekends Required
• Start Date: Immediate

About Luigi’s

Luigi’s isn’t just another restaurant – it’s where homestyle Italian cooking meets real Queens hospitality. Families celebrate here, regulars know us by name, and our front desk sets the tone the moment guests walk in.

About the Role

This is more than “answer the phone and smile.” You’ll own the door: greeting guests, managing the waitlist, running the floor with the servers, and keeping the vibe warm and smooth from open to close.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and set clear expectations for seating times
• Manage reservations, waitlist, and seating chart for steady flow
• Coordinate with servers and bar to pace the room
• Answer phones, take basic info for large parties, and handle to-go pickup handoffs
• Keep the host stand tidy and the entryway welcoming

What We’re Looking For:

• Host/FOH experience in a busy restaurant (preferred), but we’ll train the right person
• Clear communicator, calm under pressure, fast on your feet
• Comfortable with phones, simple reservation tools, and POS basics
• Weekend/evening availability and reliable transportation
• Friendly, professional, and team-first attitude