Cashier/Host

Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites Nashville Airport is seeking a Host to welcome guests and coordinate seating alignments. The ideal candidate will maintain cleanliness, assist in service delivery, and uphold safety standards while offering excellent hospitality. Join a team that values growth and opportunity in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food service standards and etiquette.
• Ability to operate coffee makers and similar equipment.
• Must maintain a neat and clean appearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate guest seating and ensure comfort.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation and dining area.
• Assist servers and reset tables as needed.

Skills

Food Handler Certification

Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations

Guest relations

Tools

Beverage equipment

Job description

Embassy Suites Nashville Airport prides itself on developing talent from within. Our future leaders start as Hosts! Hospitality is one of the few industries that creates opportunities for everyone and allows all team members to grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for an adventures career with endless opportunities that can take you anywhere in the world, this is the place to start!

The Host ensures all guests receive a warm welcome to the Restaurant. The Host coordinates guest seating to accommodate guests' comfort, ensure even distribution amongst servers, and regulate order flow to the kitchen.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain stock and cleanliness of workstation, including storage rooms and kitchen.
• Serve guests with beverages, breads and butter to begin their dining experience and replenish as necessary.
• Assists servers in the delivery of orders and pre-busing tables.
• Promptly clear dirty table settings and prepare table for resetting. Promptly and consistently reset all service ware as prescribed.
• Transport all dirty tableware to dishwashing area for proper cleaning. Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly.
• Perform general/routine cleaning tasking using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by Supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.

Requirements:

• Must be able to acquire Food Handler Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room. This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and breaks down.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, push, and pull goods on hand cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

Embassy Suites Nashville Airport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Source: Westmont Hospitality Group