Restaurant Host | Sweet Waters on the River
About the role
Guests know they’ve chosen the right place to dine the moment you welcome them in. You are responsible for greeting and seating guests while maintaining the flow of service. Restaurant Hosts create a positive and helpful introduction to our guests’ dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet and seat guests
- Provide accurate wait times and maintain wait lists
- Manage reservations and coordinate with waitstaff regarding seating
- Maintain flow of service
- Provide support to the team in menu organization and maintenance
Requirements
- Prior food service experience preferred
- Necessary State Food Handler’s License
- Available to work morning and evening shifts, weekends and holidays
Pay
Hourly Pay: $16.50
- Bus Pass eligibility
- Tip eligible
- Get paid daily (any day can be payday)
- Paid time off & holiday pay
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
- HSA/FSA plans with employer contribution
- Values‑based culture (#OMGLIFE) and Culture Add (creating space for fresh perspectives)
- Referral bonus
- Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf, and retail (including travel discounts)
- Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares”
- Volunteer opportunities
- Committee participation opportunities (fun, philanthropic, diversity/equity/inclusion)
- Task force work opportunities (grow your career in idyllic locations worldwide)
- Online learning platform to help you grow
- Third‑party perks (discounts on pet insurance, rental cars, movie and concert tickets, theme parks, attractions, and more)
Location
Welcome to Eugene’s only riverfront hotel—a place where natural beauty meets warm hospitality. Nestled along the banks of the Willamette River, Valley River Inn offers a tranquil retreat with over 250 fully renovated rooms and suites that reflect Pacific Northwest charm while providing modern, upscale comforts. The historic property houses Sweet Waters on the River, a beloved local dining destination, and features more than 15,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space. Located minutes from downtown Eugene, the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, and Hayward Field, the inn sits at the heart of the city’s cultural and recreational scene.