Host/Hostess
Montage Hotels
- Washington
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Consistently following Food & Beverage sequence of service utilizing all proper procedures standardized by venue managers and chefs
- Assisting in providing analytical support and decision making tools to leadership team to help exceed desired business results
- Working as a team and effectively communicating with management, chef and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other Associates
- Greeting and seating guests and controlling the flow of guests coming into the restaurant, bar and lounge while under pressure.
- Answering telephones and directing calls where necessary
- Overseeing daily restaurant reservations, pre-assigning seating where necessary, and communicating with management, service staff and chefs and special guest needs, requests, and VIPS
- Previous hotel or restaurant experience preferred
- Must be have strong communication skills and ability to multi-task is required
- Must be able to read and write in English proficiently
- Ability to follow directions well, make quick decisions, and keep organized while under pressure
- Previous exposure to high volume restaurant environment preferred
- Basic computer skills and experience with computer based reservations systems preferred
- Must be able to operate a multi-line telephone
- Must have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, polite, energetic and a willing learner