Host

Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection; Town of Gardiner (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection in the Hudson Valley is seeking a Restaurant Host to uphold our welcoming atmosphere from arrival to departure. You will greet guests, manage check-ins and seating, answer phones, and coordinate with restaurant staff to ensure smooth flow and accurate reservations.

The role requires strong customer service, English fluency, and flexibility for weekends/holidays. Knowledge of local attractions and wine lists helps deliver a memorable guest experience at our

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or hospitality, preferably in a high-end setting.
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and the ability to speak and write in English fluently.
• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, provide courteous service, and efficiently handle check-ins and seating.
• Answer phones, take reservations, take in-room dining orders, and maintain accurate records in reservation systems.
• Coordinate with restaurant and/or pool staff to optimize guest placements, avoiding overbooking and ensuring smooth flow.
• Assist with preparation of station charts, assign stations, and guide servers and support staff in optimal table set-up.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the host station and assigned work areas.
• Monitor and update guest profiles, VIP arrivals, and special requests using reservation systems.
• Ensure menus and wine lists are clean, up-to-date, and well-stocked at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Familiarize yourself with all hotel services, local attractions, and respond accurately to guest inquiries.
• Collaborate with Food and Beverage Management to set a positive tone for the restaurant environment.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

English fluency

Tools

Reservation systems

Job description

Company Description

Sprung from the site of a fallow tree nursery, Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection is a 140-acre retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes from New York City. Anchored by its namesake farm with orchards, heirloom gardens, and animals, the retreat offers immersive seasonal experiences like foraging walks, cooking workshops, and healing sessions. A three-mile walking trail links 65 stand-alone cabins, cottages, and suites with the Movement Studio and Maplehouse, a lofty barn home to a dynamic cooking school.

Job Description

The role of Restaurant Host upholds the welcoming atmosphere that defines our hospitality. As a key member of our Auberge family, your role is to provide exceptional service, ensuring a positive experience for our guests from arrival to departure.

• Greet guests warmly, provide courteous service, and efficiently handle check-ins and seating.


• Answer phones, take reservations, take in-room dining orders, and maintain accurate records in reservation systems.


• Coordinate with restaurant and/or pool staff to optimize guest placements, avoiding overbooking and ensuring smooth flow.


• Assist with preparation of station charts, assign stations, and guide servers and support staff in optimal table set-up.


• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the host station and assigned work areas.


• Monitor and update guest profiles, VIP arrivals, and special requests using reservation systems.


• Ensure menus and wine lists are clean, up-to-date, and well-stocked at all times.


• Resolve guest complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.


• Familiarize yourself with all hotel services, local attractions, and respond accurately to guest inquiries.


• Collaborate with Food and Beverage Management to set a positive tone for the restaurant environment.

Rate: $16.00/hr + gratuity

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or hospitality, preferably in a high-end setting.


• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and the ability to speak and write in English fluently.


• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol.


• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.


• Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

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About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

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