Host - Greeter PT

Overview

Responsible for delivering excellence in guest service by developing relationships with guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and delivering guests’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards.
• Ensures compliance with all hotel standards and local laws.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation awareness standards.
• Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Perform all necessary tasks for a host in accordance with the hotel's standard operating procedure, including but not limited to answering the phone, managing reservations and table assignments, greeting and seating guests, and explaining restaurant concepts.
• Perform all side work as assigned by management, including but not limited to organization of the restaurant's host stand and guest entrance, and menu cleanliness.
• Responsible for adhering to all proper trash procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items.
• Report to management any need for housekeeping or maintenance of the restaurant and restaurant equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining all furniture, fixtures, and equipment to a high standard.
• Minimize breakage by demonstrating care when handling hotel assets and equipment.
• Perform the proper steps of service when seating guests.
• Ensure high-quality table sets prior to seating tables.
• Ensure positive guest service and respond positively to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Respond to guests’ requests accurately and promptly, ensuring a positive outcome and a memorable experience.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel offerings and local surroundings, i.e., nearby entertainment, theaters, etc.
• Contribute to the restaurant's sanitation operations and the timing of service from the kitchen to the table.
• Ensures prompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings to gather relevant information prior to service.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of all restaurant space, FOH & BOH.
• Executes all necessary instructions on Restaurant Event Orders.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among co-workers.
• Treat co-workers fairly and equitably.
• Maintain a professional, neat, and organized appearance according to Omni Parker House standards.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situations.
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• Attend all required department trainings and meetings.
• Perform any other duties required by leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant experience as a host in a fine-dining restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly, approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Possess proven ability to engage guests at all levels.
• Must be passionate about providing warm, engaging, and personalized service.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations.
• Ability to always maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure.
• Must have the ability to report to work on time and when scheduled.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must meet appearance standards and always maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• The candidate must be comfortable speaking with guests.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Computer literacy to include Payroll systems, Micros, and POS systems.
• Serve Safe certified | Unexpired TIPs required.