Host

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Flexible scheduling

PayActive access

PTO & holidays

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Discounts

Job summary

Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking a Host/Hostess to greet guests, manage seating and reservations, and support smooth front-of-house operations. You will be the first point of contact, ensuring a warm and memorable dining experience and reporting to the Restaurant Manager.

The role emphasizes a welcoming demeanor, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and potential career growth across the hospitality portfolio. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read product labels and communicate with guests.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Professional demeanor reflecting the Culture of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming face of our hotel's dining experiences and ensure guests feel at home.
• Greet guests, manage reservations, and coordinate table assignments.
• Report to the Restaurant Supervisor or Restaurant Manager.
• Explore growth paths within hospitality through various roles.

Skills

Work eligibility

Guest communication

Physical ability

Flexible schedule

Professional demeanor

Education

Education & experience

Job description

Host/Hostess

As a Host/Hostess, you will be the first point of contact for guests, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere upon arrival. You'll manage reservations, coordinate seating, and assist in ensuring smooth front-of-house operations. This role is key to delivering an exceptional guest dining experience and reports to the Restaurant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the welcoming face of our hotel's dining experiences, ensuring guests feel at home and have a memorable meal.
• Your daily tasks will include greeting guests, managing reservations, and coordinating table assignments.
• You'll report to the Restaurant Supervisor or Restaurant Manager.
• A career as a host/hostess can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as server, banquet staff, or even food and beverage management positions.

Education & Experience

• A combination of education and experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG's Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.