F&B Host/Hostess - Part Time - Salishan Coastal Lodge

F&B Host/Hostess

The F&B Host/Hostess will be the first point of contact for our guests, providing a warm welcome and ensuring a positive dining experience. As a Host/Hostess, you will manage reservations, seat guests, and coordinate with the restaurant staff to ensure smooth operations.

$15.55 per hour

The Job

• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Resolve guest complaints to over-the-moon satisfaction.
• Follow Hotel policies with lost and found items.
• Adhere to Hotel requirements for guest and team member accidents or injuries and in emergency situations.
• Continuously promote sanitation, safety, and security efforts.
• Encourage Social Media/5-star compliments or reviews on OTA's.
• Guest Reception: Greet guests with a warm and friendly demeanor upon their arrival.
• Reservations: Manage reservation systems, take bookings, and confirm reservations as needed.
• Seating Arrangements: Seat guests based on preferences, balancing the flow of guests throughout the dining area.
• Communication: Coordinate with servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure efficient operation
• Waiting Area Management: Maintain an organized and tidy waiting area, keeping guests informed of wait times.
• Menu Knowledge: Provide basic information about the menu and specials to guests.
• Customer Service: Address guest inquiries, concerns, or special requests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer the telephone as needed.
• Move tables together to accommodate large parties.
• Report all accidents and breakages to the F&B Manager or Executive Chef in charge.
• Adhere to relevant Food Safety Hygiene standards.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
• Follow Hotel policies with lost and found items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Fluency in other languages is beneficial.
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency and empathy.
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to learn, understand, and work within POS, PMS, CRM, and other Hospitality-specific software systems.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with guests, vendors, and team members.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems and/or conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operations preferred but not required.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic math.

Supervision

• Reports to the F&B Manager.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Customer Service experience required.
• Previous F&B experience preferred.
• Must have State Issued Food Handler's Certificate.
• Must have State Alcohol Server Certification.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand and move freely about the property for the majority of the shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently, and squeezing & overhead reaching occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis.
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally, both indoors and outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).
• Must be able to work in variable room temperatures.
• Noise level is usually moderate.