Host/Hostess Jobs

Summary

Duties & Functions:

• Guarantee there is host/hostess coverage at the maitre d stand at all times
• Prepare table allocations from reservation book before respective meal period seating
• Ensure guests are graciously shown to their tables within a reasonable time of their reservation
• Maintain a friendly and diplomatic relationship/manner with all prospective guests who wish to enter the restaurant or bar at all times
• Guarantee that the phone is answered within 2 rings in a courteous and helpful manner; ‘champagne cork popping’
• Ensure door policies concerning the entry of guests and these are adhered to at all times
• Ensure that seating is fair for all service staff
• Ensure all reservation information is properly documented including time, date, number of covers, name/room number and contact number
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned
• Adhere to hotel door policies and restrictions, including local and federal age guidelines aligned with liquor licensing

Specific Job Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand restaurant or lounge
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems

Physical Abilities:

• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds without assistance
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subject to periodic change in light of changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the job holder and the job description amended accordingly. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel which may include overtime, weekends and holidays. The employee will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department/Division.

Additional

Pay rate: $21.03 per hour

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.