Hostess

Host / Hostess

Position Overview

A landmark of gracious hospitality and first-class service on Long Island, New York, the elegant and historic Garden City Hotel welcomes guests into spacious and luxurious guest rooms and suites, and delights with an array of new dining experiences, including Red Salt Room by David Burke.

The Garden City Hotel enjoys a longstanding tradition of hosting many of Long Islands most magnificent weddings and celebrations. From festive engagement parties to gala wedding receptions (and every celebration in between), we deliver flawless service with attention to detail and exceptional dining for a magical day. As the recipient of some of the industrys most coveted bridal awards, we know what it takes to create an event that our guests treasure.

We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail and relentless drive towards success. We are looking for Hospitality Professionals to help us reinforce the standards that historically make us one of the best in the business.

We currently have a career opportunity available for an experienced Fine Dining Restaurant Host/Hostess.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Welcome guests to the restaurant
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Provide menus and announce Waiter/Waitresss name
• Greet customers upon their departure
• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly)
• Answer incoming calls and address customers queries
• Assist wait staff as needed

Qualifications

Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess or Waiter/Waitress preferred

Understanding of restaurant etiquette

Familiarity with health and safety regulations

Experience in managing reservations, OpenTable experience preferred

Demonstrable customer-service skills

Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining area

Availability to work weekends, holidays and late nights

Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift

Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid PTO Days
• Aflac Supplemental Short Term Disability, Accident Advantage and Cancer Care Plans

Job Type : Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

You must provide a resume detailing your work history to be considered.

EOE/M/F/D/V