Host

Innisfree 62s; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Innisfree Hotels at Hilton Garden Inn FWB is seeking a friendly Restaurant Host to greet and seat guests, provide menus, and support servers during dining service. You will also assist the cashier with payments and help handle reservations and room-service orders.

Required are a high school diploma and at least one year of host/customer service experience, with strong English communication. We offer a caring culture, opportunities for growth, and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of host and customer service experience.
• Ability to interpret written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly to communicate with guests and team members.
• Knowledge of reservation and POS systems.
• Ability to work with computers and operating software.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests at appropriate tables in a timely manner and provide menus.
• Assist servers in delivering attentive, courteous, and efficient service.
• Assist cashier in collecting payments from guests and servers as needed.
• Handle reservations and room-service orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and knowledge of menus and daily specials.
• Follow health department rules and customer service guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Reservation systems

Computers

Job description

Innisfree Hotels is an inclusive workplace that fosters a culture of care where employees genuinely matter, and their voices are heard. Location: Hilton Garden Inn FWB Pay Type: Hourly Pay starting at (based on experience): 15.00 USD We are looking for a skilled and friendly Restaurant Host to join our team! The Host is responsible for ensuring the prompt recognition and seating of all guests and assists the servers in providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to guests throughout their dining experience. This role is also responsible for assisting the cashier in the collection of payment for all guest transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Always approaches all interactions with guests and employees in a friendly and service-oriented manner by maintaining a positive demeanor.
• Promotes a positive and caring work environment by addressing and resolving any conflict in a calm and poised manner.
• Engages and creates a positive experience for guests.
• Greets and seats guests at appropriate tables in a timely manner, providing menus and occasionally taking drink orders as the guests wait for their server.
• Be attentive of guests’ needs and assists in providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assists cashier in collection of cash or credit cards from guests and servers as needed.
• Pays out servers’ and service attendants’ tips if appropriate.
• Properly takes reservations as well as room service orders.
• Ensures quality control of menus with regard to cleanliness and appearance.
• Performs opening and closing duties according to established side work.
• Answers all phone calls according to standards.
• Maintains knowledge of menus and current or daily specials.
• Adheres to all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines.
• Maintains a friendly attitude, attending all guests in an efficient and prompt manner.
• Projects a professional manner with an emphasis on hospitality and guest service.
• Maintains a clean, healthy, and safe working area along with awareness of all sanitary practices.
• Supports other staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Adheres to safety and quality regulations.
• Handles guest complaints and solves problem to the degree possible.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum 1 year of host and customer service experience required, hospitality industry preferred.
3. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, or scheduled form.
4. Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English in order to communicate with guests and team members.
5. Knowledge of reservation and POS systems.
6. Ability to work with computers and good knowledge of operating software preferred.
7. Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented.
8. Must be a team player.

Innisfree Hotels will invest in you, if you invest in you. We are a fast-paced, expanding company and we need team members who thrive on challenge, seek responsibility and value our culture to lead us into the next generation of growth. Come join our team! We are a fast-paced, expanding company and we need team members who thrive on challenge, seek responsibility and value our culture to lead us into the next generation of growth. At Innisfree Hotels, our culture underpins our success. We foster a workplace that promotes personal growth and service to humanity. We create opportunities for our employees and associates to participate in the creation of a more civil society and place great value on creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Our culture resonates from our corporate office to our properties, resulting in great experiences for our guests.