Host/Greeter

Pacific Hospitality Group; Hawaii; On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pharmacy Insurance

401K

Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off

Birthday Holiday (Part Time)

Job summary

Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort, managed by Pacific Hospitality Group, seeks a courteous Host/Hostess to welcome guests and seat them with menus and information. You will maintain the host stand, manage the waitlist, and ensure a warm, inviting lobby experience for all visitors.

Responsibilities include answering calls, coordinating with restaurant staff, noting allergies or celebrations, and delivering seamless guest service while upholding Forbes Standards and hotel policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
• Knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
• Good mathematical and basic computer skills.
• Ability to accurately use OpenTable is preferred.
• Ability to actively listen and communicate effectively in loud environments.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced position with constant guest interaction.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and seat them, offering menus and general information.
• Maintain the host stand and lobby area; manage waitlist and guests' waiting times.
• Answer phone calls and respond to messages through OpenTable and voicemails.
• Communicate allergies or celebrations to the Food and Beverage teams; resolve guest requests.
• Report repairs needed and maintain equipment; ensure guest safety and professional conduct.

Skills

English language

Good math skills

Basic computer skills

Active listening

Team player

OpenTable use

Education

High school education

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

## Host/GreeterApplylocations: Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach – Kauai, HItime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100270**Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.****Our Guiding Principles:****Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment**## Company Description:Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.*Our Guiding Principles:**Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment*## Job Description# what you will accomplishThe Host/Hostess create an experience for our hotel guest by offering them a larger than home experience with welcoming, helpful, and exceptional service, while maintaining a clean, comfortable, and inviting environment. Our Host/Hostess demonstrates attributes of a great Host/Hostess by being aware and attentive to our guest’s needs; in addition, they create conversations and share a moment thereby making a real connection with our guests.* Maintain warm, hospitable guest relations in all guest contact.* Responding to individual guest needs as they occur.* Greet all guests in a warm and enthusiastic manner upon arrival and seat them at their table while you provide them with a menu and general information about the restaurant and server.* Prepare and maintain a list of guests waiting to be seated and communicate with the guest throughout their estimated waiting time.* Check-in guests to ensure satisfaction with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages is up to their expectations and thank the guests as they depart and invite them to return at a future date.* Offer amenities to guests while they dine. Including but not limited to, activity sheets with crayons, lamps, reading glasses, water service, and/or pashminas.* Ensuring chits and distributed to the appropriate server/bartender or sushi counter.* Maintaining the host stand and lobby area.* Whipping down and returning all electronics to the office for charging. Whipping down menus and replacing menus that have been damaged.* Communicate any allergies or special events the guests are celebrating to the Food and Beverage teams.* Respond to and resolve all guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner. Able to communicate to Managers if assistance is needed.* Thoroughly completes projects and assignments professionally with care.* Answering phone calls and responding to messages through OpenTable and/or phone/voicemails. Call & confirm guest reservations.* Understand the Restaurant Menu to assist guests’ questions.* Identify when to adjust the pace of seating to ensure proper service.* Procedures & execute Forbes Standards as well as Hotel Standard Operating Procedures, & Policies.* Report all items in need of repair to supervisor and maintain equipment used in work.* Protect guest safety and well-being.* Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.* Always conducts him/herself (acts and dresses) professionally; sets standards for all.* Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.* Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.* Scrupulously follows all Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort policies and procedures.* Other duties as assigned.# what you will bring* Knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.* Knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.* Good mathematical and basic computer skills.* Ability to accurately use OpenTable is preferred.* Ability to actively listen to others and communicate effectively in loud environments.* Ability to learn quickly and work in fast paced position with constant guest interaction.* Ability to multi-task.* Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 20 pounds.* Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, standing, and handling of materials.* Ability to be a team player.# great if you have* High school education* One year in a Host/Hostess position preferred.# benefits* Health Insurance* Vision Insurance* Dental Insurance* Pharmacy Insurance* 401K* Referral Bonus* Paid Time Off* Birthday Holiday (Full-Time or Part Time Only)* Gone Fishing Holiday (Full-Time Only)* Opportunities for advancementHourly Wage: $22.50