Host Job at Alla Vita - Nashville, Nashville, TN

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  • Alla Vita - Nashville
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description


Alla Vita | In partnership with Chef Lee Wolen & Boka Restaurant Group

Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian, recognizing the importance of overcoming life’s challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Alla Vita celebrates simple, delicious food made with high-quality ingredients and a genuine passion for hospitality.


The Role

Working closely with the General Manager and Front of House leadership team, the Host is responsible for managing the flow of service through thoughtful guest seating and clear communication. This role plays a critical part in shaping the guest experience from arrival to departure by delivering warm, attentive, and efficient service.


What You’ll Do
  • Manage the reservation book and seating arrangements to ensure an organized and efficient flow of service
  • Greet guests with professionalism and warmth, creating a welcoming first impression
  • Provide accurate wait times and clearly communicate updates to guests and the service team
  • Maintain consistent, professional communication with guests in person, over the phone, and via email
  • Follow established steps of service to support a high-quality dining experience
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and inviting host stand and coat check area
  • Ring in all to-go food and beverage orders and process payments accurately
  • Proactively maintain and update guest profiles and notes in the reservation system
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency to support smooth and timely service
  • Maintain awareness of menu offerings, including item availability and allergy considerations
  • Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards
  • Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties thoroughly and efficiently
Who You Are
  • Passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a friendly, professional demeanor
  • Able to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to anticipate guest and team needs
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset across FOH and BOH teams
  • Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
  • Proactive problem-solver who communicates effectively with leadership
  • Flexible, reliable, and professional in both appearance and approach
  • Maintain all required health and sanitation certifications
Why This Role
  • Be part of a dynamic front of house team focused on hospitality, flow, and guest experience
  • Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment
  • Opportunity to grow within Boka Restaurant Group, which prioritizes internal advancement and long-term career development

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and wellness resources, 401(k) program, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth opportunities, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments.

Physical Requirements:

  • Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven, and/or slick surfaces
  • Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Casual work, Flexible hours, Shift work

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