Dining Room Host

The Vanderbilt; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Vanderbilt Hotel LLC in Newport, RI, is seeking a Restaurant Host to uphold the welcoming atmosphere that defines our hospitality and to provide exceptional service from arrival to departure.

You will greet guests, coordinate reservations, assist with seating and station setup, and ensure the host area remains clean and well organized. A strong command of English, excellent communication, and the ability to work weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hospitality, preferably in a high‑end setting.
• Excellent communication and fluent English.
• Minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain state/local food handler and alcohol certifications, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, provide courteous service, and handle check-ins and seating.
• Answer phones, take reservations, and maintain records in reservation systems.
• Coordinate with staff to optimize guest placements and avoid overbooking.
• Assist with station charts, assign stations, and guide servers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host station and work areas.
• Monitor guest profiles and VIP arrivals in reservation systems.
• Ensure menus and wine lists are up-to-date and well-stocked.
• Resolve guest complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Familiarize yourself with hotel services and local attractions to answer inquiries.
• Collaborate with Food and Beverage Management to set a positive tone.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong communication

English fluency

Flexible schedule

Alcohol service eligibility

Job description

Job Description

The role of Restaurant Host upholds the welcoming atmosphere that defines our hospitality. As a key member of our Auberge family, your role is to provide exceptional service, ensuring a positive experience for our guests from arrival to departure.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, provide courteous service, and efficiently handle check‑ins and seating.
• Answer phones, take reservations, take in‑room dining orders, and maintain accurate records in reservation systems.
• Coordinate with restaurant and/or pool staff to optimize guest placements, avoiding overbooking and ensuring smooth flow.
• Assist with preparation of station charts, assign stations, and guide servers and support staff in optimal table set‑up.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the host station and assigned work areas.
• Monitor and update guest profiles, VIP arrivals, and special requests using reservation systems.
• Ensure menus and wine lists are clean, up‑to‑date, and well‑stocked at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Familiarize yourself with all hotel services, local attractions, and respond accurately to guest inquiries.
• Collaborate with Food and Beverage Management to set a positive tone for the restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or hospitality, preferably in a high‑end setting.
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and the ability to speak and write in English fluently.
• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Vanderbilt Hotel LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Vanderbilt Hotel LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vanderbilt Hotel LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.