Host

La Vida Hospitality; Bethany Beach (DE); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Travel and adventure opportunities

Food and beverage discounts

Local lifestyle perks

Professional leadership development

Job summary

La Vida Hospitality is looking for a Host at Big Chill Beach Club in Bethany Beach, Delaware. The Host provides a warm greeting and ensures a positive atmosphere for guests while managing seating and requests. This role is pivotal in guest satisfaction and requires excellent communication skills, friendly demeanor, and the ability to stand for extended periods. Positions are available both part-time and full-time, starting at $15 per hour with additional benefits such as paid time off and lifestyle perks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
• Have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to handle money and operate a cash register.
• Must be able to stand for long periods (up to 6 hours).
• Passion for hospitality and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with a smile.
• Monitor guest special needs and requests.
• Record guest names and manage wait times.
• Seat guests and ensure tables are clean.
• Liaise with servers and kitchen staff.
• Thank guests and invite them to return.

Skills

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Friendly demeanor

Time management skills

Job description

Job Description

The Host at Big Chill Beach Club is responsible for making a great first impression on all guests by providing a warm greeting, maintaining awareness of guest needs and requests, and ensuring a positive atmosphere. The Host will obtain feedback, bid fond farewells, and serve as both the first and last impression of the club. This position is crucial to creating a welcoming experience and requires a leader with positive energy.

Host - Big Chill Beach Club

Part‑time or full‑time positions are available. This position starts at $15 per hour.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests, smile, make eye contact, and make all guests feel comfortable.
• Stay aware of and share guests’ special needs, requests, and desires.
• Act as a Guest Satisfaction Expert, feeling empowered to make guests happy and relaxed.
• If immediate seating is not available, record guest names and party sizes, provide an estimated wait time, and monitor accordingly.
• Seat guests based on preferences and balance customer flow in service areas.
• Clear and reset tables, ensuring the table to be seated is clean and properly set.
• Pass information to servers and kitchen staff as needed.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.
• Take accurate messages and ensure they reach management.
• Complete opening and closing side‑work and weekly cleaning duties.
• Be a team player.
• Live the brand and act as a brand ambassador; make decisions in the best interest of the company at all times.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Possess basic math skills and the ability to handle money and operate a cash register.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Have a friendly, outgoing demeanor with a passion for hospitality and top‑notch guest service.
• Strong communication skills with management, staff, and guests.
• Flexible schedule to assume responsibilities as needed.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Hours & Pay

This position starts at $15 per hour. The company offers long‑term career opportunities and lifestyle benefits, including the following (non‑exhaustive):

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities.
• Paid time off and retail benefits for full‑time hourly team members.
• Travel and adventure opportunities.
• Team events and outings.
• Benefits for salaried employees and paid time off for full‑time hourly employees.
• Food, beverage, and retail discounts.
• Local lifestyle perks such as paddleboarding and kayaking discounts.
• Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness.
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching & mentorship.