Restaurant Host (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

Job Title

Welcome guests to restaurant, seat them, and accept payment when they are done.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests' needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Returns
• Receive payments and process transactions according to established policies and procedures; give correct change; balance cash drawer at close of shift; complete all opening/closing paperwork; document voids on void balance sheet.
• People
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Guest Experience
• Greet guests in a prompt and courteous manner; seat guests ensuring a balanced workload among servers.
• Maintain accurate waiting list as needed. Alert guests when table is available
• May be asked to handle guest complaints and special requests.
• Responsible Business
• May process take-out orders; may answer room service phone and process room service orders; practice up-selling techniques
• May routinely clear and reset tables and assist with opening tasks such as assigning stations to servers.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Requirements

• Basic reading, writing and math skills and 6 months of cash handling experience or food service experience.
• This job requires ability to perform the following:
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (plates, utensils, menus, etc.)
• Handling food objects, products and utensils
• Using a keyboard
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Other:
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit, quantities, and variances.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What We Offer:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business.

The hourly pay rate for this Hourly role is $16.00. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston, Texas.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible full-time employees.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?