Host - Serliana

Job Description

Serliana - HOST

About IHG and the InterContinental Indianapolis


InterContinental Indianapolis brings refined luxury to Indy's iconic Monument Circle.


This opening is not just a hotel launch, it's an event for the city and we're looking for the right team to shape its future. The landmarked Illinois Building showcases a $110 M restoration to feature 170
Modern Guestrooms, 17 Luxurious Suites, Serliana Café and Astrea Rooftop Bar with stunning views of Monument Circle.


This will be a masterclass in #Hospitality; an invitation for you to pursue your passion for service and inspire incredible things for our guests, our team members and yourself.


Explore our very own InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts - a truly international brand. Discover a modern, globally-focused culture where world travelers feel at home. Live the InterContinental life. You'll find us in beautifully restored buildings and many exciting new developments. With 60 properties in the pipeline, our extraordinary world is set to expand.


We cultivate engaging environments for our colleagues and guests by enlivening our IHG Core Values:

• Do the right thing

• Show we care

• Aim higher

• Celebrate difference

• Work better together

At IHG we promise to give colleagues:

• Room to Belong: Enable

• Room to Grow: Enrich

• Room to Make a Difference: Empower

The InterContinental creates exceptional experiences through our Brand Values by being:

• Thoughtful

• Cultured

• Remarkable

The pillars of our InterContinental brand culture lay the foundation for inspiring incredible experiences:

• We Invite Discovery

• We Embrace Empowerment

• We Champion Possibility

A little taste of your day-to-day


Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, and then escort them to the table and present menu.

• Inform servers for new guests.

• Maintain an accurate waiting list as needed; advise guests when seating is available.

• Control the reservation book.

• Answer host stand telephone promptly and courteously.

• Maintain knowledge of table numbers and seating capacities for the shift.

• Inspect tables and buffets for proper settings.
• Assist team with side work, clearing tables, and other tasks as requested when not actively working the host stand.

• Ensure proper lighting and heating in the area; ensure proper volume of background music.

What we need from you

• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling

• A good grasp of reading, writing and basic math

• The flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts

• Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol - you'll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language

• Great communication - you'll be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to
• Open Table experience is a plus.

What you can expect from us


The hourly rate for this position is $16 per hour.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision
insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.


Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.


IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work - and through our well-being framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.


So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.

About Us

At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

About the Team

As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you'd like to embrace a world of opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.