Host - FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar

choicehotels; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a dynamic Greeter/Host/Cashier to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will provide exceptional service to guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere at the FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar. Your responsibilities will include greeting guests, managing reservations, and maintaining the restaurant's cleanliness. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, and opportunities for growth within the company. If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotels

Complimentary meal during shifts

Free Parking

Full benefits package for full-time employees

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of restaurant experience in a high volume environment.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with Point of Sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests in a friendly manner.
• Maintain a clean and attractive restaurant environment.
• Communicate with kitchen and staff for smooth operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Basic Math

Point of Sale Systems

Organizational Skills

Job description

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE:CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choicehas more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choiceto meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privilegesloyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visitwww.choicehotels.com.

The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

Position Summary

The role of the Greeter/Host/Cashier is to prepare beverages for our guests in a prompt and courteous manner while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency.

FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar possesses a timeless atmosphere with a modern edge who is looking for an energetic and detail oriented Host.

FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar features regional, local and sustainable foods kissed with the flavor of real burning wood, utilizing the grill, rotisserie and smoker. Impeccable hospitality and service. 175 seat restaurant, 125 seat lounge. Our lounge features local brews, selective wine list and modern cocktail program.

Hourly Wage: $17.61

Benefits we provide:

• Employee discounts on thousands of hotels

• Enjoy a complimentary meal in the associate cafeteria during your shift

• Free Parking

1st of the month following 30 days of service:

• Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, auto insurance, and so much more!

• Employer paid Accident insurance and HSA contribution

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

90 Days:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• 8 Paid Holidays

• Paid Bereavement

1 Year:

• Paid Floating Holidays

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a courteous, efficient and welcoming entrance to the restaurant or bar

• Greet and welcome guests and respond to requests in a friendly and courteous manner

• Notify servers of new seats in their section to ensure our guests receive immediate and proper attention

• Ensure a high level of visibility in restaurant during entire shift by remaining at the greeter station and periodically circulating through the restaurant to assist servers, respond to guest requests and observe the efficiency of the food and beverage operation

• Elicit feedback from departing guests on their experience in order to continually improve the operation to increase guest base and maximize revenues

• Maintain a clean and attractive restaurant by assisting with vacuuming, sweeping, general cleaning and side work duties

• Communicate with kitchen and staff to ensure steady flow of dining guests

• Maintain list of waiting guests, know which server is covering each station; what tables are available and how to seat guests alternately in each section

• Promptly greet arriving guests with a warm, sincere greeting

• Take and input reservations

• Answer telephone according to standards

• Clean tables, chairs and floor area as needed

• Polish silver and folds linens

• Assist service team as necessary to meet and exceed the guests’ expectations

Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations:

• Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service.

• Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems.

• Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis.

• Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate to use the 100% Guest Satisfaction.

Performs other duties as required by Management to provide 100% Guest Satisfaction and genuine hospitality to our Guest.

Requirements/Skills

• Minimum one year of restaurant experience, preferably in an upscale high volume environment

• Thorough understanding of safe and perceptive service

• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills

• Ability to do basic math and handle cash

• Ability to work with Point of Sale systems

• Highly organized – demonstrate ability to proactively prioritize needs, put first things first, and effectively manage resources and time

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Physical Demands

• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements;

• Ability to lift, pull, push up to 70 pounds;

• Must be able to push a luggage cart containing several pieces of luggage, up to 70 pounds each;

• Must be able to squat, bend, kneel and twist;

• Ability to stand for long periods of time;

• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of more than 50 pounds

Other Information

The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift and alter assigned duties as business dictates. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be maintained at all times.
This position description is not intended to create, nor is it to be construed, as a contract of employment or a promise of employment. I understand that my employment is an “at-will” relationship and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected class. Our locations are drug-free and pre-employment drug tests are required. Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.