Host

Evelyn; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefit package on day 1

Paid time off on day 1

Holiday pay on day 1

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Hotel and travel discounts

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

First Hospitality in Nashville is seeking a Restaurant Host to warmly welcome guests and set the tone for an exceptional dining experience.

You will coordinate seating, maintain clean, inviting spaces, and communicate closely with the restaurant team to ensure guest satisfaction. This role emphasizes hospitality, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment at the Hutton Hotel.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace.
• Stand and walk constantly; maintain stamina during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up the restaurant and/or lounge area for service.
• Stock all areas with necessary items and manage stock during the shift.
• Provide each guest with an individualized greeting using charisma and stylized communication.
• Seat guests according to preferences and restaurant capability.
• Answer phone calls in line with brand standards and assist guests.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces to remain inviting.
• Communicate effectively with staff and management to ensure a smooth operation.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Guest service

Hospitality mindset

Job description

What's in it for you...

• Full-time benefit package available on day 1.
• Paid time off available from day 1.
• Holiday pay available from day 1.
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days.
• Hotel and travel discounts at select regional locations.
• Promotional opportunities.

Welcome the Guests. Set the Tone. Start Every Experience Right...

The Restaurant Host is the first impression of the dining experience, creating a warm welcome and setting the stage for exceptional hospitality. Like the opening act of a memorable performance, this role ensures every guest feels valued from the moment they arrive while coordinating seamless seating and communication with the restaurant team.

Successful candidates bring genuine hospitality, outstanding communication skills, and a positive, engaging presence. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays organized under pressure, and is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences that reflect the spirit of Hutton Hotel.

About this job...

Restaurant hosts are often the first smiling faces the guests see when arriving at the restaurant. Responsible for ensuring quick, engaging, and effective communication with guests, the restaurant host plays a critical role in overall guest satisfaction. Restaurant hosts must maintain communication with restaurant management and servers and seat guests according to preferences and restaurant capability.

What you'll be doing...

• Set up the restaurant and/or lounge area for service.
• Stock all areas with necessary items, equipment, and tools, and manage stock throughout the shift.
• Provide each guest with an individualized greeting using charisma and stylized communication.
• Purposefully navigates and seats each guest for individual requests.
• Warmly accept telephone calls consistent with brand standards, thoughtfully listen to each guest inquiry, and provide accurate information or assistance.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces to be inviting and accommodating.
• Effectively communicate with restaurant staff and management to ensure quality guest experiences and smooth restaurant operation.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Job requirements...

• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Speak, read, and write in primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Stand and walk constantly throughout the workday.
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently throughout the workday.

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality's strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee's differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: Hospitality Online