Host

EOS Hospitality; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k employer match

Generous paid time off package

Employee lodging discounts

Training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

EOS Hospitality is looking for a Host at The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine. This full-time position involves greeting guests, managing reservations, and supporting the team during service. Candidates should have prior restaurant experience and be flexible with hours.

The role offers competitive pay at $18/hour along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, paid time off, and growth opportunities within EOS Hospitality's welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a host or in a restaurant setting highly preferred.
• Successful completion of background check.
• A highly-detailed person with passion for excellence.
• Available and willing to work flexible hours including weekdays and weekends.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests based on reservations and walk-in seating.
• Maximize guest seating options and manage the reservations program.
• Support servers with service needs and reset tables promptly.
• Handle guest complaints professionally and communicate with management.

Skills

Prior experience in a restaurant setting

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask under pressure

Job description

The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine, newly owned and managed by EOS Hospitality, is seeking a Host to join their team of hospitality professionals at Union restaurant.

Job Details: Full‑time hours with morning and evening shift availability. Hourly wage $18.00 per hour plus a portion of the service tip pool.

Job Summary

• Greet, kindly direct, and seat guests at assigned tables based on reservations and walk‑in seating.
• Maximize guest seating options and revenues by diligently managing the reservations program (Resi).
• Contact guests as needed to move, confirm, or adjust reservations.
• Support servers and bartenders with service needs in between seating guests and after all reservations have been seated.
• Assist with promptly resetting tables to standard.
• Communicate any reservation notes to the server assigned to the table (celebrations, preferences, etc.).
• Complete all daily side‑work tasks efficiently and thoroughly: set up host stand, clean menus, light candles, and complete side‑work tasks.
• Take in‑person and over‑the‑phone to‑go orders and in‑room dining orders. Process payment securely, collect final bill, and coordinate handoff to guest.
• Restock host stand with clean menus, pens, charged tablet, trash removal, etc., daily. Keep host area clean and tidy at all times.
• Be proactive in seeking out additional duties such as wiping down menus, sweeping, cleaning kitchen doors, etc.
• Check out with manager once shift is complete.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Professionally handle guest complaints, solve problems, apologize/emphasize during guest complaints, follow up. Communicate any elevated complaints that could not be resolved to Food & Beverage management.
• Demonstrate a team‑focused attitude and encourage collaboration.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Prior experience as a host or in a restaurant setting highly preferred.
• Successful completion of background check.
• A highly‑detailed person with passion for excellence.
• Available and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs, including weekdays and weekends.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Expresses sincere enthusiasm for the role.
• Must know how to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion. Able to work under pressure, multi‑task, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.

Benefits

• Dedicated employee parking lot pass with company contribution for full‑time employees, fully‑funded for salaried managers.
• Employer‑subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability.
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options.
• Additional health & wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts.
• Generous paid time off package including employer paid leave plus immediate paid vacation accruals.
• Flexible and understanding work‑life equality.
• Family Matters Program of 10+ weeks fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary.
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments.
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations.
• Food and beverage discount of 50% off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations.
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners.
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement.
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles.
• Supportive, open workplace culture.
• Company‑funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources.

About The Press Hotel

Magnificently reborn, The Press Hotel is proudly rooted in Portland’s past. The structure we call home was once the Gannett Building, the historic headquarters of the Portland Press Herald—the state’s largest newspaper. While the days of printing presses may be over, we continue to honor our history with thoughtful touches throughout the property. Under new ownership and management by EOS Hospitality, The Press begins its next edition. Onsite, we offer over 100 guest rooms with varying room types, a hyper‑local full‑service restaurant—Union—and our lobby café and bar—Inkwell, as well as meeting and event spaces ranging in size to accommodate corporate groups and social events. Visit us online at The Press Hotel and explore our parent company, EOS Hospitality for more information about the amazing ways we’re making a difference.