Host - Bay View Inn

Hotel Investment Services; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

401k with match

Dining and Lodging Discounts

Job summary

A hospitality management company is seeking hosts for the Bay View Inn for the 2026 Summer Season. As the first point of contact, you will set the stage for a welcoming guest experience. Ideal candidates should be energetic, able to work in a team, and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include greeting guests, managing wait lists, and maintaining a clean dining area. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and have basic computer skills. Benefits include sick time and lodging discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for at least 5 hours at a time.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service and phone skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate genuine hospitality for an exceptional dining experience.
• Engage guests in conversation as you seat them.
• Provide menus and water service.
• Manage wait lists during volume to set guest expectations.
• Speak courteously when answering the telephone.
• Communicate effectively with servers, bar, kitchen and management on level of business.
• Ensure all guests are sincerely thanked as they leave.
• Bus and prep tables for service, clearing dishes and glassware and resetting as needed.
• Answer phone calls and make reservations.
• Maintain clean and organized entryway, dining room and public areas.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Teamwork

Hospitality

Job description

Job Type: Seasonal, Hourly, Full Time & Part Time

Job Summary

The Bay View Inn is hiring for the 2026 Summer Season.

First impressions count! As first point of contact here at the iconic Bay View Inn, our hosts set the stage for a great guest experience. If you are a kind, energetic person who works well in a team setting, this job is for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate genuine hospitality for an exceptional dining experience by making every guest feel welcome
• Engage guests in conversation as you seat them
• Provide menus, water service and introduce the server to their guests
• Manage wait lists during volume to set guest expectations
• Speak courteously when answering the telephone
• Communicate effectively with servers, bar, kitchen and management on level of business
• Ensure all guests are sincerely thanked as they leave
• Bus and prep tables for service, clearing dishes and glassware and resetting as needed
• Answer phone calls and make reservations
• Maintain clean and organized entryway, dining room and public areas

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to stand for at least 5 hours at a time
• Basic computer skills required
• Excellent customer service and phone skills

Benefits

• Part Time Benefits: Earned Sick Time (based on eligibility) - 401k with match – Dining and Lodging Discounts