Renault Winery & Resort | Host/Hostess

Job Description

Job Description

Renault Winery & Resort| A VIVÂMEE Hospitality Signature Collection

Renault Winery & Resort is a historic and thriving destination in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, known for its vineyards, culinary experiences, weddings, and resort offerings. As part of VIVÂMEE Hospitality, Renault blends tradition with modern hospitality to create memorable guest experiences across its expansive grounds.

At VIVÂMEE Hospitality, our culture is grounded in our core virtues:

• JOY – We genuinely enjoy serving others and winning together as a team
• HUMILITY – We respect and uplift one another, always willing to learn and support
• MINISTRY – We view hospitality as a meaningful act of service, creating transformative guest experiences

We hire, develop, and recognize team members based on these values. Candidates who are inspired to grow within these virtues will thrive in our organization.

Position Overview

The Host/Hostess serves as the first point of contact for guests and plays a key role in creating a welcoming and memorable dining experience. This position is responsible for greeting guests, managing reservations and waitlists, coordinating seating arrangements, and maintaining clear communication between guests and restaurant team members. The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, professional, and committed to delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and professionally upon arrival.
• Manage reservations, walk-ins, and waitlists to ensure efficient seating.
• Escort guests to tables and provide menus as needed.
• Maintain accurate seating charts and monitor table availability.
• Communicate effectively with servers, managers, and kitchen staff regarding guest needs and seating flow.
• Answer telephone calls and assist guests with inquiries and reservations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand and entrance area.
• Support overall restaurant operations and assist team members as needed to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service or restaurant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Host/Hostess creates a positive first and last impression for every guest, manages guest flow efficiently, and contributes to a welcoming, team-oriented environment that reflects the organization's commitment to hospitality excellence.

What We Offer

• Growth opportunities within VIVÂMEE Hospitality
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• Opportunity to work in a unique, high-end event environment

Apply Today

If you are passionate about creating exceptional celebrations and delivering memorable guest experiences, we invite you to apply and become part of the VIVÂMEE Hospitality team at Renault Winery & Resort.

Disclaimer

"This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments)."

Renault Winery Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Renault Winery Resort may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.