Elegant Restaurant Host — Guest Welcome & Seating

Hotel Leveque; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Leveque in Des Moines, Iowa seeks a friendly restaurant host to greet guests, manage seating, and coordinate with servers to ensure smooth, engaging service.

You will set up the dining spaces, stock areas, respond to calls with warmth and brand-appropriate courtesy, maintain cleanliness, and work with the team to deliver memorable guest experiences. This role requires a resilient, energetic presence and the ability to stand for extended periods while helping guests feel welcome.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Able to stand, walk, grasp, bend, and pivot repeatedly.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up the restaurant and/or lounge area for service.
• Stock all areas with necessary items, equipment, and tools, and manage stock throughout shift.
• Provide each guest an individualized greeting using charisma and stylized communication.
• Purposefully navigate and seat each guest with respect to individual requests.
• Warmly accept telephone calls consistent with brand standards, listen and provide accurate information.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces to be inviting and accommodating.
• Communicate with restaurant staff and management to ensure quality guest experiences.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Language skills

Job description

Hotel Leveque in Des Moines, Iowa seeks a friendly restaurant host to greet guests, manage seating, and coordinate with servers to ensure smooth, engaging service.

You will set up the dining spaces, stock areas, respond to calls with warmth and brand-appropriate courtesy, maintain cleanliness, and work with the team to deliver memorable guest experiences. This role requires a resilient, energetic presence and the ability to stand for extended periods while helping guests feel welcome.