Greeter - 1799/The Harpeth Hotel

Valor Hospitality Partners; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Daily Pay

Hotel employee discount

Uniforms provided

Health insurance

Paid PTO

401k matching

Food & beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Harpeth Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a friendly Greeter to welcome guests, seat them, and provide a warm first impression in 1799 Kitchen and Bar. You’ll coordinate seating, assist servers, and ensure a smooth dining experience from arrival to departure.

As part of Valor Hospitality Partners, you’ll join a team that values hospitality, teamwork, and attention to detail. This role offers flexible hours and benefits designed for hotel staff.

Qualifications

• First point of contact for guests; greet and assist with questions.
• Assist guests with seating and special requests, and communicate needs to staff.
• Stand and assist in a fast-paced dining environment; ensure guest comfort.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and escort to tables, pull out chairs, and present menus.
• Inform servers of locations and manage seating chart and reservations.
• Coordinate with front of house and kitchen to ensure smooth pacing.
• Check on guests during and after their meals to ensure satisfaction.
• Bid guests farewell and resolve any issues with a manager.

Skills

Guest greeting

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Greeter - 1799/The Harpeth HotelWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# Careers## Greeter - 1799/The Harpeth HotelApply: The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, Tennessee: Variable time: Posted Today: JR109268# COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.**POSITION PROFILE**Greet and seat all guests and ensure a quality dining experience. Supervises and coordinate the activities of the dining room in a restaurant.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES*** Greet guests, escort them to their table, pull chair out for the guest, and present menus.* Make sure entry doors are clean, free of debris and are inviting, and welcoming.* Make sure all menus are wiped down, free of spots or stains, and complete with any special food and beverage items.* Inform servers of their location and assigned station. Plan out the seating chart and organize the reservations for the evening.* Check with the phone reservationists or answering machine messages to assure you have all reservations.* Check with manager to assure private parties are properly staffed and organized for the evening.* Check with kitchen to verify menu items are readily available.* Keep in constant contact with the servers, manager, and the kitchen to ensure timing and food preparation is synchronized with guest flow.* Greet guest as they are leaving the restaurant to ensure guest had a pleasant dining experience. Check to see that everything was wonderful. Not only is the host or hostess the first impression the guest gets when they come to an establishment, they are also the last.* Check with every guest to note any problem to quickly get a manager.**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** You are the first point of contact for guests. You’ll greet them, make them feel welcome, answer questions.* Making sure guests feel comfortable, valued, and attended to is the core of the role.* Handling special requests (e.g., seating for kids, accessibility), dealing with waiting lists, helping resolve issues.* Positive Attitude & Empathy* Knowledge of Restaurant Flow & Basic Systems**PHYSICAL DEMANDS*** Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.* Stand continuously for long periods of time.* Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.# # BENEFITS PACKAGE* Competitive Salary* Daily Pay!* Team Member Hotel Discount Program* Uniforms Provided for most positions* Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options* Paid PTO* 401k with employer match* Food and Beverage Discounts* Tuition Reimbursement**WHY THE 1799 KITCHEN and BAR ROOM:** *Our chefs honor the seasons with locally inspired menus, while the bar showcases more than 250 whiskeys and handcrafted cocktails that reflect the same thoughtful artistry. Warm, elegant, and alive with conversation, 1799 is where genuine hospitality meets modern Southern style.**Working here means moving fast, thinking creatively, and taking pride in every detail — from the first greeting to the final garnish. It’s a team of passionate professionals who bring energy, heart, and craft to everything they do. We believe the best hospitality starts with people who care about their craft and about one another. If you take pride in the details, enjoy being part of a team, and love making someone feel at home, we’d love to welcome you to 1799.* *As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.**At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.*If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!### 1799 KITCHEN AND BAR# ABOUT THE 1799 KITCHEN AND BAR ROOM# As the signature dining experience inside The Harpeth Hotel, 1799 is woven into what has become known as Franklin's Living Room with live music, handcrafted cocktails, and welcoming spaces designed to gather and unwind. It's more than just a restaurant - it's where Franklin comes to feel at home.As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests. The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, is located in the heart of Historic Franklin, just minutes from Nashville. Situated in the cornerstone of Franklin, discover boutique and antique shopping, one-of-a-kind restaurants, live music and historical landmarks, right on our doorstep. The Harpeth is located a short distance to the Cool Springs business district, home of Nissan North American Headquarters, MARS Petcare, Schneider Electric and countless more.