Host, Restaurant​/Food Service, Cafe ​/ Restaurant

Description

Now Hiring:
Host – Little Ruby’s Café (West Village)
Pay: $18/hr + tips
Location: West Village, New York, NY

Availability Needed: Open and Flexible (full-time)

Little Ruby’s Café brings the warm, easygoing Australian café culture to the heart of New York. Our West Village location is lively, welcoming, and always buzzing — and we’re looking for a friendly, upbeat Host to join our team.

As the first point of contact for our guests, the Host sets the tone for the experience: welcoming, organized, and always ready with a smile, even during high-volume rushes.

• Warmly greet guests and manage check-ins, seating, and the waitlist
• Manage flow and pacing to support seamless service
• Communicate clearly and courteously with guests about wait times
• Coordinate seating with servers and management to maintain smooth operations
• Maintain a tidy, organized host stand and entryway
• Answer phones and assist with to-go or reservation inquiries
• Support the team with side work and service preparation

• Hospitality or customer-facing experience preferred
• Friendly, positive attitude and love for guest interaction
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Calm and confident under pressure during busy service times
• Ability to multitask with grace and warmth
• Must be available weekday mornings and Sundays, with flexible availability for additional shifts as needed

• $18/hr + tips
• Employee dining perks
• Opportunities to grow within a well-loved and expanding restaurant group
• A fun, supportive team environment in one of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods

If you’re upbeat, reliable, and excited to welcome guests into a lively café atmosphere, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and join the Little Ruby’s family.