Host (48717)

Jrk Residential Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement savings account

Life insurance

Vacation time

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is seeking a Host to organize restaurant guests and tables, manage waiting lists, and provide warm, efficient service in a high-end setting. You will greet guests, assist with seating, and support a refreshed dining concept in a premium oceanfront property.

The role requires hospitality experience, strong communication, and the ability to work full-time or part-time, including weekends and holidays, with attire compliant to hotel standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Six to twelve months of restaurant/food and beverage experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage waiting lists and provide accurate wait times
• Answer phones and take reservations as needed
• Seat guests at appropriate tables and greet guests warmly
• Maintain an organized, high-quality dining room and professional service standards

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Time management

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Reservation systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hotel Oceana Santa Monica - SANTA MONICA, CA 90403, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $25.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service,

This oceanfront, all-suite hotel reopened in July 2019 after undergoing a $35 million complete transformation. The restaurant will be newly renovated and relaunched with a brand-new concept and dining room design by Martin Brudnizki. The restaurant will feature a refreshed dining concept inspired by Santa Monica's lush natural beauty. Expect an inventive menu, artfully prepared plates, and handcrafted cocktails to join a curated wine list—all resulting in a Southern California dining experience beyond compare. We are now seeking motivated and enthusiastic professionals to join our team as integral members.

We are committed to providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences, catering to discerning travelers from around the globe. We are seeking a Host who organizes hotel restaurant guests and tables to create a high-quality dining experience.

The How...

You will utilize your prior experience in fine dining to manage waiting lists, provide accurate wait times, and may answer phones, take reservations, and assist with other tasks as needed. Hosts are the first point of contact, warmly welcoming guests as they arrive and seating them at appropriate tables.

Your organizational, time management and customer management skills will help you keep the dining room and food service organized and professional, maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring guest satisfaction. Your friendly, efficient, and high-touch approach is perfect for engaging guests and team members. You appropriately address guest concerns and escalate complaints as needed.

The Details...

You will work a full-time hospitality schedule, defined by operational needs, which includes weekends and holidays.

Must conform to hotel dress and grooming standards, which include meeting the hotel’s dress code, no visible tattoos while wearing a uniform, no unnatural hair colors, no piercings other than one pair of earrings, and neatly groomed facial hair.

We offer a range of benefits to meet your needs:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings account
• Basic life insurance options
• New employees accrue 80 hours of vacation in the first year
• Earn up to 80 hours of paid sick leave per year
• Eligible employees also receive holiday pay (if working) or paid holidays (if scheduled off) for six annual holidays*

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will consider all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Qualifications:

• Treats all guests with the highest level of concern and care; demonstrates a natural disposition towards personal and public safety; operates from a place of integrity, honesty, and ethics
• Has broad knowledge of local restaurants, nightlife, museums, current events, and attractions. Must be able to provide accurate and precise directions
• Able and willing to maintain regular attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write and speak clearly
• Treats everyone with respect and dignity, accepts responsibility and takes ownership of tasks, follows through on commitments, takes initiative and maintains confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Six to twelve months of restaurant, food and beverage, or equivalent experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Expected work hours: Full-time on a schedule defined by operational needs
• Travel: None
• Work environment and physical demands: General office environment
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.