Fine Dining Host

The Athletic Club of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals at 10am and 4pm

Free downtown parking

Transportation assistance through COTA C-Pass

Job summary

A historic private club in Columbus is seeking a part-time Host to enhance member experiences. Responsibilities include greeting guests, managing reservations, and maintaining a clean dining area. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in hospitality, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills. This role offers $15/hour with flexible shift schedules and additional benefits like free meals and transportation assistance. Join a dedicated team in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to carry buss tubs up to 15 pounds.
• Experience in customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat members and guests.
• Manage daily restaurant reservations.
• Handle complaints and relay information to supervisor.
• Keep the dining area clean and set up.

Skills

Previous experience in restaurant or hotel industry

Rudimentary knowledge of wine, alcohol, and menu items

Timeliness and professionalism

Positive attitude and strong communication skills

Job description

The Athletic Club of Columbus (ACC) is seeking an experienced Host to join our team. As an iconic establishment rich in tradition and history since 1912, we strive to provide a haven of relaxation, hospitality, and casual elegance for our members. The Host is integral to this mission, ensuring memorable and enjoyable experiences for our members and guests.

Responsibilities

As a Host, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Greeting and seating members and their guests, controlling the flow of traffic into and out of the restaurant and bar area.
• Overseeing daily restaurant reservations, pre-assigning seating when necessary, and communicating with management, service staff and kitchen regarding special needs, and requests.
• Addressing complaints or issues promptly and relaying relevant information or complaints directly to the supervisor.
• Ensuring that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period and keeping the area clean and neat while meeting.
• Endeavor to know or learn the names of our members.
• Assisting with bussing and cleaning tables.
• Short list of opening and closing side work including, but not limited to, printing menus, restocking crayons, polishing silverware, restocking glassware.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Previous experience in restaurant or hotel industry
• Rudimentary knowledge of wine, alcohol, and menu items.
• Timeliness, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Physical capabilities: standing and walking for long periods as well as, carrying buss tubs up to 15 pounds.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills required.

Benefits

Part-Time Employees:

• Daily meals at 10am and 4pm
• Free downtown parking and transportation assistance through COTA C-Pass

Compensation & Work Schedule

• $15/hour
• FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift Schedule Any (M - Sat 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM; 4:30 PM- 9:30 PM)

About The Athletic Club of Columbus

The ACC is a haven for approximately 1,500 members and their families. Created in 1912 by a group of business professionals interested in promoting social and athletic endeavors, the ACC remains an integral part of the Columbus business and political communities. We operate with an eye toward the future and an openness to change, diversity, and inclusion. Employees are expected to present themselves in a professional yet friendly manner.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Athletic Club of Columbus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.

At-Will Employment Notice

The ACC is an at-will employer and neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for the ACC to hire any applicant. If hired, understand that the ACC or the employee can terminate the employee's employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. No representative of ACC has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.