Cocktail Bar Host

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

Job summary

The Doyle Collection’s Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC seeks a friendly Host/Hostess to greet guests, manage reservations, and coordinate seating with a focus on creating memorable first impressions. This front-of-house role involves collaborating with restaurant and bar teams to ensure guest satisfaction and uphold Doyle Bar standards.

Ideal candidates will be warm, communicative, and guest-focused, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Friendly, confident and guest-focused

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

Warm personality

Guest experience

Strong communication

Team oriented

Hospitality experience optional

Flexible hours

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.