Host/Hostess: Warm Welcome, Efficient Seating, Team Leader

Kalahari Resorts LLC; Woodford (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities with promo

401(k) matching, paid time off, and...

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee appreciation events, perks at

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a friendly Host/ess for Sortino’s Italian Kitchen. You will greet guests warmly, manage seating with efficiency, and coordinate with servers to ensure a smooth dining flow.

This role requires strong guest service skills, the ability to read seating charts, and basic knowledge of a POS/phone system. Bi-lingual skills are a plus but not required; prior front-of-house experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• General food and beverage knowledge, involving at least 1 year of front-of-the-house operations, is preferred.
• Ability to operate a point-of-sale and phone system.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Bi-lingual skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests, escort to the assigned dining area and rotate tables as needed.
• Call out party name and number when tables become available in a courteous manner.
• Present menus upon seating and announce server’s name.
• Be ready to assist fellow associates (servers, bussers, host/ess, management) as needed.
• Answer telephone with proper Kalahari Resort verbiage.

Skills

Front-of-house operations

POS/phone system operation

Reading comprehension

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Phone system

Job description

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a friendly Host/ess for Sortino’s Italian Kitchen. You will greet guests warmly, manage seating with efficiency, and coordinate with servers to ensure a smooth dining flow.

This role requires strong guest service skills, the ability to read seating charts, and basic knowledge of a POS/phone system. Bi-lingual skills are a plus but not required; prior front-of-house experience is preferred.