Restaurant Host

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Restaurant Host at The Left Bank A rare opportunity at the intersection of destination restaurant, a working farm, and an award-winning wine cellar. The Left Bank has been named #1 Hotel in New England by Condé Nast Traveler and ranked #5 Best Hotel Restaurant in the U.S. by USA Today Readers' Choice. But what makes this restaurant genuinely different is what's behind the food: a multi-acre regenerative farm that supplies the majority of our vegetables, lettuces, and herbs in season. What's in it for you... Paid time off available from DAY 1! Holiday pay available from DAY 1! Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations! Professional development and promotion opportunities! About this job... Restaurant hosts are often the first smiling face the guest sees when arriving to the restaurant. Responsible for ensuring quick, engaging, and effective communication with guests, the restaurant host plays a critical role in overall guest satisfaction. Restaurant hosts must maintain communication with restaurant management and servers and seat guests according to preferences and restaurant capability. What you'll be doing... Set up the restaurant and/or lounge area for service Stock all areas with necessary items, equipment, and tools, and manage stock throughout shift Provide each guest an individualized greeting using charisma and stylized communication Purposefully navigate and seat each guest with respect to individual requests Warmly accept telephone calls consistent with brand standards, thoughtfully listen to each guest inquiry, and provide accurate information or assistance Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces to be inviting and accommodating Effectively communicate with restaurant staff and management to ensure quality guest experiences and smooth restaurant operation Complete additional duties as assigned Requirements... Ability to speak, read, write, and understand primary language(s) used in the workplace Able to stand, walk, grasp, bend, and pivot repeatedly Able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally About Us... Named for the picturesque Vermont village it calls home, The Weston Hotel including The Left Bank restaurant and The Green Cat bakery & café is a luxury property nestled in the Green Mountains. Named #1 Hotel in New England by Condé Nast Traveler and recently recognized as the #5 Best Hotel Restaurant in the U.S. by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards, The Left Bank offers an elegant French-inspired menu focused on in season ingredients from our own multi-acre regenerative farm. The Green Cat is a classic French Patisserie inspired bakery focused on laminated pastries, desserts, and daily baked breads. The hotel, restaurant, and bakery all blend luxurious sophistication with warm Vermont hospitality. Our guests come to enjoy world-class food and an award winning wine list. We take pride in creating memorable experiences with every service. First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer. Our dining room, above all other things, is a place for you to gather, to be together, and to be in good company. Guests celebrate with friends and family. Neighbors stop by for a nightcap. Our incredible team comes together every day to produce this whole experience, one that is memorable and beautiful and just for you. A Michigan-native with 20+ years of industry experience, Chef Brett has worked alongside celebs like Emeril in New Orleans and Cat Cora in San Francisco. His approach to food reflects a love of travel and culture and a passion for creating the most elegant dining experience. His fondest memories growing up in The Great Lakes region include picnics and barbecues with his family, camping and cooking outdoors, shucking corn on the porch, and eating tomatoes straight off the vine. It’s no wonder he feels at home in Vermont and we’re so glad he’s here. #J-18808-Ljbffr