Host - Besos y Abrazos

Xfinity Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Xfinity Live! at KC Live! hosts a dynamic position for Beso sy Abrazos in the lively KC Live! block. You will greet guests, manage reservations, and guide seating to ensure fast, courteous service throughout peak hours.

The role requires friendly communication, the ability to read seating charts, basic math, and a willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus. This position supports a vibrant nightlife experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hosting required.
• Fluent English required; additional languages helpful.
• Reading seating charts and handling reservations is expected.
• Basic math skills often used in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answers the phones and taking messages/reservations.
• Maintaining an accurate wait when necessary.
• Welcoming guests when they arrive to venue and bidding goodbye as they leave to create a lasting positive experience.
• Greet guests in a friendly and upbeat manner and smile to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with all guests.
• Communicate problems to management immediately.
• Coordinate seating arrangements to provide fast and courteous service to guests.
• Occasional bussing of tables when needed to expedite efficient seating of waiting guests.
• Anticipate needs of scheduled special parties.

Skills

Customer service

Hosting

English fluency

Reading & writing

Math skills

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Description

Where vibrant atmosphere meets bold, Latin-inspired flavors and premium nightlife. Experience boldly crafted cocktails, with an expansive collection of mezcal and tequilas, innovative Latin cuisine, dynamic DJs and high energy vibes designed to make every visit a celebration. The lively energy at Beso sy Abrazos spills onto the patio and out into the KC Live! Block continuing the party well into the night.

Host Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answers the phones and taking messages/reservations.
• Maintaining an accurate wait when necessary.
• Welcoming guests when they arrive to venue and bidding goodbye as they leave to create a lasting positive experience.
• Greet guests in a friendly and upbeat manner and smile to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with all guests.
• Communicate problems to management immediately.
• Coordinate seating arrangements to provide fast and courteous service to guests.
• Occasional bussing of tables when needed to expedite efficient seating of waiting guests.
• Anticipate needs of scheduled special parties.

Host Qualifications

• At least one year of experience with customer service and/or hosting.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the venue, the brand and the Company.
• Reading and writing abilities are frequently utilized, often when recording and reviewing reservations and table assignment system.
• Must be able to read, review and understand seating charts.
• Basic mathematical skills are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Host position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Strong ability to provide attention to detail.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Handling objects (including food and utensils), products, speaking over and operating phones.
• Standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be able to stay in one location at either the entrance or exit of the venue for long periods of time and safely/efficiently move about the entire facility.

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