HOST/HOSTESS | Kalimotxo - ARRIVE Austin

Host/Hostess | Kalimotxo - ARRIVE Austin

We're looking for a friendly, organized, and personable host/hostess to welcome guests, manage reservations, and support the team at Kalimotxo, ARRIVE Austin.

Located in the heart of East Austin, ARRIVE Austin is the perfect neighborhood hotel for guests looking for a blend of modern luxury, local authenticity, and friendly hospitality. With meticulously designed rooms and three distinct dining outlets, ARRIVE Austin welcomes travelers and locals alike. If you're passionate about creating genuine connections, thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment, and find joy in elevating guest experiences, we invite you to join our team at ARRIVE Austin!

Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group is a Restaurant Group based in Texas. We seek to create spaces where people come together and share thoughtful food, curated beverages and warm hospitality. Our goal is for these spaces to provide high quality opportunities for hospitality professionals to grow within their careers and showcase pathways towards sustainable practices.

Kalimotxo is a Spanish restaurant and cocktail bar from the Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group. Kalimotxo invites guests to a vibrant space where they can have a quick drink or hang all night with good friends. We celebrate the spirit of the Basques social bar culture with a curated Spanish wine list, amazing craft cocktails and flowing porrones. Our team's hospitality is a top priority, and we're looking for passionate, genuine people to take care of our guests.

The Task At Hand:

• You're the friendly face that greets all guests and enhances our guests' experience by bringing your own flavor to the restaurant.
• Making sure guests are having a fabulous time, from the moment they arrive until it's time to say goodbye.
• Creating a warm, friendly, and laidback atmosphere that turns first-time guests into regulars.
• Learning our steps of service, products, menu, and systems inside and out.
• Assisting clientele on the phone with reservations and other queries
• Managing our online reservation system as well as in-person, phone, and email reservation inquiries in a friendly, trusty manner
• Taking orders and delivering dishes and drinks when necessary
• Multi-tasking and taking on a variety of roles when needed to keep the restaurant running smoothly
• Collaborating with team members in a friendly, professional manner

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills; excellent phone manner
• Follow directions thoroughly
• Provide legible communication and directions
• Some computer literacy
• 1 year of experience as a Restaurant Host in a high-quality full service or fast casual environment

What's In It For You:

• A competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (future you will love this one!)
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay when you're under the weather.
• Career advancement in an organization committed to helping star employees thrive.
• There's also an opportunity to expand your career trajectory as we are a fast-growing company with hotels and restaurants in multiple cities.
• Professional development that sets you up for success across multiple hospitality career paths.
• A collaborative work environment where your creative ideas can come to fruition.
• Amazing employee discounts on hotels and dining across our entire portfolio (18 hotels and more to come!)
• Hands-on training with a nimble team.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.