Host

Riggs Washington DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

6 complimentary nights a year at Lore/

Lore Group Employee Rates

401K with 5% Match

Training and Development Programs

Complimentary Employee Meals

Lore Group Friend and Family Rates

Job summary

Lore Group's Café Riggs in Washington DC is seeking a friendly, guest-focused Host to welcome guests and coordinate reservations in a fast-paced, luxury-hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate thrives in a team-driven, high-end environment and brings a positive attitude, poise, and a willingness to learn. This full-time role includes comprehensive Lore Group benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Hospitality-oriented, welcoming personality required.
• At least 1 year of restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Poise and elegance in all situations.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Provide and create positive environment for everyone in the restaurant.
• Receive calls and book reservations for the guest.
• Obtain guest information in preparation for their reservation and arrival.
• Anticipate guest needs, and create personal and memorable experience and solutions.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the restaurant manager.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Team player

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel's 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building's legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan - a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Café Riggs is an all-occasion affair inspired by the grand brasseries of Europe, with a modern and reimagined approach that focuses on sustainable products. The restaurant sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank.

The bright and airy space features a variety of custom furniture pieces, artworks, and mirrors nestled amongst the building's original architectural features, including historic Corinthian columns, expansive ceilings, and classically inspired stonework. As Washington D.C. becomes even more revered for its burgeoning food and drink scene, Café Riggs brings something unexpected to the current offerings.

We are looking for... experienced and passionate Host for Riggs Washington DC, a brand-new independent hotel. Our preferred candidate would have luxury or independent hospitality experience in the Washington DC market.

Our ideal candidate thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind and a great sense of humor, and loves finding solutions, working with a team and proactively creating positive outcomes.

The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.

Core Essential Functions

• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Provide and create positive environment for everyone in the restaurant.
• Receive calls and book reservations for the guest.
• Obtain guest's information in preparation for their reservation and arrival.
• Anticipate guest's needs, and create personal and memorable experience and solutions.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the restaurant manager.

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities

• Hotel Experience is not required - Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST
• A minimum of one year of restaurant experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt in new situations
• Possess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situation
• Exceptional Organizational skills

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day
• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Incentive
• 401K with 5% Match
• Training and Development Programs
• Additional perks via United Healthcare
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.