Cocktail Bar Host

Doyle-Collection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doyle Collection at The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington DC is seeking a friendly, confident Host/Hostess to welcome guests, manage reservations and seating, and ensure every guest feels warmly welcomed from arrival.

You will be the first contact, work with the Doyle Bar team, and provide information about offerings while upholding our high service standards. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is valuable.

Qualifications

• Warm, engaging personality.
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, professional and team-oriented approach.
• Hospitality experience desirable but not essential.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and professionalism.
• Manage reservations and coordinate table seating.
• Create a seamless arrival experience for every guest.
• Work with restaurant and bar teams to maximise guest satisfaction.
• Provide knowledgeable information about Doyle Bar and offerings.
• Deliver exceptional service in line with Doyle Collection standards.

Skills

Warm personality

Guest experience

Communication

Team player

Hospitality experience

Flexibility

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: $22.44 per hour

At The Doyle Collection, we believe that great hospitality starts with a warm welcome. We are looking for a friendly, confident and guest-focused Host / Hostess to join our award-winning Doyle Bar team at The Dupont Circle Hotel.

As the first point of contact for our guests, you will create memorable first impressions, manage reservations and seating arrangements, and ensure every guest feels genuinely welcomed from the moment they arrive.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting guests with warmth, professionalism and enthusiasm
• Managing reservations and coordinating table seating
• Creating a seamless arrival experience for every guest
• Working closely with the restaurant and bar teams to maximise guest satisfaction
• Providing knowledgeable information about Doyle Bar and its offerings
• Delivering exceptional service in line with The Doyle Collection standards

SKills:

• A naturally warm and engaging personality
• A passion for creating memorable guest experiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, professional and team-oriented approach
• Previous hospitality experience is desirable but not essential
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays

The Perks of working for The Dupont

The Dupont Circle, Washington

The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington DC is a luxury property located right on Dupont Circle in the nation's capital. Newly renovated the hotel has 327 chicly styled and luxuriously appointed guest rooms, with 12 bespoke penthouse suites located on the 9th floor of the hotel. Home to Pembroke Restaurant and Doyle Bar, the property also boasts almost 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space.