Host

Clear Destination Inc.; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. seeks a Host for Fair Ketch, a spirited social hub blending sports energy with coastal lounge vibes. You will greet guests, seat them, manage reservations, and provide courteous service to ensure smooth dining operations.

You will coordinate with management, keep guests informed of menus, specials, and events, and help maintain a welcoming, professional atmosphere. Availability includes varied schedules, weekends, holidays, and multiple outlets as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a host or guest-facing hospitality role preferred
• Fine dining or steakhouse experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a high-volume environment
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and performance standards required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays and overtime

Responsibilities

• Provides guest service support across food and beverage outlets, as assigned based on business needs
• Greets guests promptly and courteously upon arrival, maintaining a polished and professional demeanor
• Manages reservations and guest inquiries via phone and reservation systems using sound judgment and accurate timing
• Monitors dining room activity to ensure appropriate seating flow, guest comfort, and service coordination
• Seats guests by identifying clean, available tables and providing menus in accordance with service standards
• Assists managers with opening, closing, and operational readiness of dining areas
• Anticipates guest needs and responds appropriately to enhance the guest experience
• Manages guest flow during peak periods and maintains order at the restaurant entrance
• Assists service staff as needed to support efficient operations
• Maintains familiarity with menus, daily specials, VIP guests, function sheets, and hotel activities
• Thanks guests upon departure and invites them to return, ensuring a positive closing interaction
• Duties, responsibilities, and work locations may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs
• Must be available to work varied schedules, shifts, and locations, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and different outlets as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Tools

POS system

OpenTable

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Host is responsible for creating a warm, welcoming, and professional first and last impression for guests at Fair Ketch, a spirited social hub that blends the excitement of sports with the atmosphere of a sleek coastal lounge. This role ensures guests are greeted, seated, and assisted in a timely and courteous manner while supporting the overall flow of Food & Beverage operations and delivering exceptional service in accordance with Omni standards.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides guest service support across food and beverage outlets, as assigned based on business needs
• Greets guests promptly and courteously upon arrival, maintaining a polished and professional demeanor
• Manages reservations and guest inquiries via phone and reservation systems using sound judgment and accurate timing
• Monitors dining room activity to ensure appropriate seating flow, guest comfort, and service coordination
• Seats guests by identifying clean, available tables and providing menus in accordance with service standards
• Assists managers with opening, closing, and operational readiness of dining areas
• Anticipates guest needs and responds appropriately to enhance the guest experience
• Manages guest flow during peak periods and maintains order at the restaurant entrance
• Assists service staff as needed to support efficient operations
• Maintains familiarity with menus, daily specials, VIP guests, function sheets, and hotel activities
• Thanks guests upon departure and invites them to return, ensuring a positive closing interaction
• Duties, responsibilities, and work locations may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs.
• Must be available to work varied schedules, shifts, and locations, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and different outlets as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a host or guest-facing hospitality role preferred
• Fine dining or steakhouse experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a high-volume environment
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and performance standards required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays and overtime

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including entire shifts
• Requires repetitive motion
• Work may be performed in indoor and outdoor environments

Tools & Equipment

• POS and reservation systems/open table
• Computer, phone, printer

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned