Host

Host Position at Riggs Washington DC

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel's 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building's legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Café Riggs is an all-occasion affair inspired by the grand brasseries of Europe, with a modern and reimagined approach that focuses on sustainable products. The restaurant sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank.

The bright and airy space features a variety of custom furniture pieces, artworks, and mirrors nestled amongst the building's original architectural features, including historic Corinthian columns, expansive ceilings, and classically inspired stonework. As Washington D.C. becomes even more revered for its burgeoning food and drink scene, Café Riggs brings something unexpected to the current offerings.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Host for Riggs Washington DC, a brand-new independent hotel. Our preferred candidate would have luxury or independent hospitality experience in the Washington DC market.

Our ideal candidate thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind and a great sense of humor, and loves finding solutions, working with a team and proactively creating positive outcomes.

The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.

Core Essential Functions

• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Provide and create positive environment for everyone in the restaurant.
• Receive calls and book reservations for the guest.
• Obtain guest's information in preparation for their reservation and arrival.
• Anticipate guest's needs, and create personal and memorable experience and solutions.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the restaurant manager.

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities

• Hotel Experience is not required – Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST
• A minimum of one year of restaurant experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt in new situations
• Possess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situation
• Exceptional Organizational skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group employee and immediate family rates
• Lore Group friends and family rates
• 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery
• 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Paid vacation days - entitlement increasing annually
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral incentives
• 401(k) with a 5% match
• Training and development programs
• Additional perks through Cigna
• Complimentary employee meals - lunch and dinner daily
• Employee recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC