Host

Aventino Cucina is the highly anticipated Roman Trattoria from the team behind The Red Hen & All-Purpose Pizzerias located in Washington, DC. Situated in the center of downtown Bethesda, Aventino is a high-volume, upscale neighborhood restaurant dedicated to quality food, unique cocktails and warm hospitality. Our menus centers on seasonal produce, Italian traditions and modern innovation. We are currently open 7 days a week for dinner, lunch and brunch service coming soon! We are seeking charasmatic and professional hosts to join our front of the house team. Ideal candidates will have a genuine appreciation of hospitality, welcoming demeanor and great communication skills. At least one year of experience in an upscale casual environment is preferred. 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Managing Resy Reservation software Book ;
• Timely greeting and seating guests;
• Answering reservation inquiries, confirmation calls and all other general questions about Aventino;
• Maintaining front desk stand cleanliness;
• Ability to multi-task and maintain professionalism within a high-volume restaurant;
• Proactively plotting the next turn and alerting management of anticipated delays;
• Coordinating with management in pacing floor volume which maximizes seating capacity with a high level of hospitality and grace