Fine Dining Host - Merion Room

Atlanta Athletic Club; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

401k enrollment

Team events

Free meals

Job summary

The Atlanta Athletic Club is seeking a polished Fine Dining Host for the Merion Room, our premier dining venue. You will be the first and last impression for members and guests, delivering warm hospitality, managing reservations, and guiding guests to tables.

This part-time role requires excellent communication, a professional appearance, and the ability to work Thursday through Saturday evenings and select holidays. The Club offers PTO, holiday pay, 401k options, and meal benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality, restaurant, or customer service experience required.
• Fine dining, private club, or upscale restaurant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to members and guests while upholding service standards.
• Review reservations, special requests, and member preferences prior to service.
• Conduct dining room walkthroughs and ensure menus and host station are service-ready.
• Greet and escort members and guests to their tables with professionalism and warmth.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating arrangements for smooth dining room flow.
• Communicate guest arrivals and special requests to managers and service staff.
• Anticipate guest needs and help create memorable dining experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized host stand.
• Assist the dining room team as needed and perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Organizational skills

Job description

The Atlanta Athletic Club's outstanding reputation is based on its unyielding passion for excellence in the quality of services and experiences we offer. Working at the Atlanta Athletic Club is an opportunity to learn from some of the best leaders in the private club industry. We are proud to provide a working environment that embodies our Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship and Enthusiasm (RISE).

Fine Dining Host - Merion Room (Part-Time)

Job Summary

Atlanta Athletic Club is seeking a polished and hospitality-focused Fine Dining Host for the Merion Room, our premier fine dining venue. As the first and last impression for members and guests, this role is responsible for creating a warm, personalized, and seamless dining experience through exceptional service, reservation management, and guest engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to members and guests while upholding Atlanta Athletic Club's service standards.
• Review reservations, special requests, and member preferences prior to service.
• Conduct dining room walkthroughs and ensure menus and host station are service-ready.
• Greet and escort members and guests to their tables with professionalism and warmth.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating arrangements to ensure smooth dining room flow.
• Communicate guest arrivals and special requests to managers and service staff.
• Anticipate guest needs and help create memorable dining experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand.
• Assist the dining room team as needed and perform other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Previous hospitality, restaurant, or customer service experience required.
• Fine dining, private club, or upscale restaurant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, as well as select holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

• $18.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Enjoy a holiday rate of 1.5 times normal pay for working on Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and Thanksgiving
• 401k enrollment on day (1) one (team member contributions if eligible)
• 401k employer contributions (4%) after one year if eligible
• Team member appreciation events (including a summer pool party and recognition party)
• Complimentary meals in our team member dining room during shift

If you're passionate about providing exceptional hospitality in an upscale dining environment, we'd love to welcome you to the Merion Room team.

Atlanta Athletic Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, covered veteran status, or on the basis of any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local law.