Cecconis Host (Part time) - Soho Beach House Miami
About the role
At Soho House a Host is one of the first point of contacts for members guests and staff before being seated for their dining experience. As a Host, you are responsible for greeting guests, answering all incoming calls, and creating reservations for the Club or F&B Operation(s)/Restaurant(s). The Host has acute organizational and people skills which often is infectious and promotes a positive experience from the moment anyone arrives up until their departure. Responsibilities also entail excellent service to all guests, members and staff via friendliness, professionalism, and organizational efficiency. A successful Host may be responsible for training other reception team members on process and service standards set at Soho House. As an experienced Host you are required to master our phone system, have a warm and friendly disposition, ensure all anticipated covers are accounted for during service and tables are ready for the reservation’s arrival.
Responsibilities
- Ensure every member and guest is welcomed by name (if local/applicable) and new guests are welcomed with open arms and in a hospitable manner
- Answer high-volume phone lines and confidently answer standard Q&A regarding menus, hours of operation and amenity availability/pricing and calls for restaurant, roof and cinema reservations, general inquiries, and deliveries, messages for members and from employees; among other inquiries in full and with complete detail
- Create reservations for club/restaurants and assist F&B Managers on the floor with service standards and service execution
- Punctuating all calls and interactions with friendliness, accuracy, and discretion
- Work with the reception team to ensure excellent service for members and open dialogue is had to manage expectations properly
- Build relationships with members and guests and communicate red flags and positive feedback to management to assess
- Influence a fun and positive atmosphere by being approachable and professional
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
- Must have OpenTable and MICROS experience.
- Must have experience answering high-volume phone lines and answering inquiries professionally, timely and to the best of your abilities.
- Flexible schedule and ability to work nights, weekends and holidays (as needed).