Host person

About the role

InterContinental The Clement Monterey is seeking a Full-Time Host Person to join the C’ Restaurant & Bar team. This role involves greeting and seating guests, managing reservations, and assisting with barista duties.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and welcome guests and provide professional, efficient seating.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating rotation to support smooth restaurant operations.
• Answer telephone calls and assist guests with reservation requests and questions.
• Communicate closely with servers, culinary staff, and management to anticipate guest needs.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming host area.
• Assist with barista duties, including preparing lattes, cappuccinos, coffee, and tea beverages.
• Become knowledgeable about food and beverage offerings and confidently make recommendations.
• Assist the restaurant team as needed with beverage service, table clearing and resetting, and other guest service needs.
• Respond professionally to guest questions or concerns and involve management when appropriate.
• Help create a welcoming environment where every guest feels valued and cared for.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Comfortable multitasking, remaining composed under pressure, and working collaboratively as part of a team.
• A high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of restaurant and/or guest service experience preferred.
• Prior hotel experience, bilingual or multilingual skills, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and a California Food Handler Card are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of restaurant and/or guest service experience.
• Prior hotel experience, bilingual or multilingual skills, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and a California Food Handler Card preferred.

Benefits

At InterContinental The Clement Monterey, hospitality starts with our people. We offer a range of benefits and perks including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, educational assistance, training and development opportunities, recognition events, and travel discounts. We are part of the IHG brand and seek someone who can easily engage and adapt to our unique culture.

Pay

This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position starting at $23.00 per hour.

Schedule

Candidates must have flexible availability and be able to work weekends and holidays based on business needs. The position requires prolonged standing and walking and other physical activity associated with restaurant operations.

Why Join Us?

We offer a collaborative, guest-focused environment along with benefits and perks that may include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, educational assistance, training and development opportunities, recognition events, and travel discounts. If you are friendly, dependable, energetic, and ready to create memorable experiences for our guests, we would love to hear from you!