Osteria Italian Bar & Kitchen embodies a hybrid of a rustic Italian market, a fine dining restaurant, and a refined, late-night bar. Celebrity Chef, Fabio Viviani, has created a menu that includes over a dozen fresh homemade pastas, slow-roasted meats, wild fish and seafood, a generous pizza selection, and a hearty wine and craft cocktail collection. In one, harmonizing space, Italian classics are both elevated and celebrated.

Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, Osteria is rustic and refined in approach, and Italian in spirit. Guests can anticipate aromas of truffle, homemade Italian eats, an extensive wine collection and hand-crafted cocktails, and a dining experience to last a lifetime.

If you believe in this idea and vision, it's time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.

More about our partner, Fabio Viviani.  Fabio was on three seasons of the television competition show Top Chef and won the title of “Fan Favorite.” When you meet him, you will understand why. He is a celebrity without the celebrity ego. His drive for excellence and true culinary talent make him a celebrated and revered chef.

POSITION: HOST

DUTIES:

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Greeting parties as they arrive with a welcoming and accommodating attitude
• Distribute menus to guest as they are seated
• Ensure that guest's feel important and welcome in the restaurant throughout their entire stay
• Be responsive to phone calls
• Manage seating and reservations to ensure guests get the best experience
• Acknowledge guests when they arrive and leave
• Communicating effectively with both guests and team-members
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and guests
• A desire to succeed in a progressive, exciting, and fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized during busy service times
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 10+ pounds repetitively
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Hosting, guest service experience preferred