Dining Experience Host – Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins

Holiday Inn; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins is seeking a charismatic Dining Experience Host for an immersive dining event in Melbourne's CBD. You’ll welcome guests, deliver scripted introductions, and engage audiences with storytelling and theatrical flair.

This fixed-term, part-time role requires energy, confidence, and a passion for live entertainment in a hospitality setting. The candidate should enjoy working with a hospitality team, have relevant drama or performing arts background, and be

Qualifications

• Confident personality with strong stage presence and clear speaking skills.
• Background or interest in drama, acting, theatre, performing arts or live entertainment.
• Ability to learn scripts and deliver them naturally and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and set the scene for an immersive dining experience.
• Deliver scripted introductions and course presentations with confidence and flair.
• Engage guests through storytelling, humour and natural conversation.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and service team to align each course with the show.
• Operate audiovisual and projection controls after training.
• Read the room and adapt delivery to different ages and occasions.
• Handle guest inquiries professionally and support smooth session flow.
• Assist with room preparation, presentation and resetting between experiences.

Skills

Stage presence

Public speaking

Storytelling

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Drama or Performing Arts background

Job description

Dining Experience Host – Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins

Dining Experience Host - Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant CBD, Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins is providing curious guests alike a unique neighbourhood experience. Full of local character, vibrant and warm service, this hotel is bringing the edgy laneway neighbourhood of Little Collins Street to life.

The moment a guest steps into Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins Street, they're immersed in something truly memorable. Our next food and beverage activation will transform dining into a theatrical culinary experience, combining innovative table-top audiovisual displays with exceptional food to create an unforgettable evening.

We're seeking a charismatic host to join our food and beverage team on a fixed-term, part-time basis, bringing energy and personality to an immersive dining event that guests will be talking about long after the final course.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Welcome guests and set the scene for an immersive dining experience.

Deliver scripted introductions and course presentations with confidence, expression and theatrical flair.

Engage guests through storytelling, humour and natural conversation.

Coordinate with the kitchen and service team to keep each course aligned with the show for a seamless experience.

Operate the audiovisual and projection controls following training.

Read the room and adapt your delivery to suit different ages, groups and occasions.

Handle guest enquiries professionally and support the smooth running of each session.

Assist with room preparation, presentation and resetting between dining experiences.

What we need from you

A confident personality with strong stage presence and clear speaking skills.

A background or interest in drama, acting, theatre, performing arts or live entertainment.

The ability to learn scripts and deliver them naturally and consistently.

Good timing, attention to detail and the confidence to improvise when needed.

A warm, guest-focused approach and the ability to work closely with a hospitality team.

Availability for to work evenings, weekends and public holiday is a must.

Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol Certification and Food Safety Certification.

Previous experience in hospitality or event hosting is advantageous, however we encourage performing arts students and graduates to apply.

What you can expect from us

You’ll receive a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.