Reservationist
Brand: Blue Smoke
Req#: 441744
Updated: 05/19/2017
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Union Square Hospitality Group (853 Broadway)
Category: Operations
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Job Description
Union Square Hospitality Group is looking for a Reservationist to join the team!

We are looking for a full-time reservationist who is highly motivated and passionate about hospitality to join a dynamic reservations department supporting multiple businesses out of the USHG home office. The ideal candidate exemplifies USHG’s core Family Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Integrity and thrives in fast paced and challenging environment. The successful candidate derives genuine pleasure from taking care of guests.
 
Key Responsibilities

Time and Attendance:
• Arrive on time and prepared to work for all scheduled shifts
• Correctly clock in and out for scheduled shifts and shift breaks
• Abide by all USHG Policies and guidelines. Information on these policies are available at inside.ushgnyc.com.
 
Guest Relations:
• Assist with all guest inquiries and consistently provide answers to restaurant specific questions (hours of operation, menus, and reservations availability)
• Demonstrate guest recognition skills. Must be able to identify the names of regulars, food writers/critics, industry peers, and leaders within USHG.
 
Communication and Administrative Skills:
• Act as the liaison between the guest and front door team during service
• Notate and communicate all guest information and requests accurately
• Demonstrate proper use of the guest notes and reservations notes functions, as well as phone, cake, and pastry order protocols
• Exhibit professionalism when speaking to guests and communicating information
 
Phone System & Reservations Systems: 
• Master in-house extension/transfer system and all OpenTable and Resy functions, including but not limited to the reserve button, guest search function, and future waitlist.
• Participate in reservations office functions, including but not limited to opening the reservations book and handling pre-bookings  
• Follow guidelines for reservations making as described in the Reservations Department Manual
 
 
Relevant Knowledge, Skills & Ability
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in reservations
• At least one year of OpenTable and OpenTable Flex experience
• Working Knowledge of Resy system a plus
•  Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
 




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