Host | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a personable Host for the Heritage Club at PeoplesBank Arena to welcome guests, manage seating, and coordinate reservations for a premium hospitality space. You will collaborate with servers and management to ensure an outstanding dining experience before, during, and after events.

The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment while delivering exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in host/receptionist or hospitality roles preferred.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, arenas, or convention centers preferred.
• Outstanding customer service and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and positive representation of the organization.
• Ability to stay calm, friendly, and organized in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a warm, professional attitude.
• Greet guests, verify reservations, and manage seating assignments.
• Escort guests to tables and explain venue amenities and menus.
• Maintain waitlists and communicate estimated wait times.
• Coordinate seating with servers, bartenders, and staff to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor dining room capacity and ensure smooth guest flow.
• Assist with table resets and maintain a clean host station.
• Answer questions about menus, spaces, and amenities.
• Assist with food and beverage service when needed, including running food.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally or escalate to management.
• Ensure spaces are prepared before guest arrival and events start.
• Maintain cleanliness of menus, podiums, and guest areas.
• Collaborate with FOH team to deliver exceptional hospitality at events.
• Follow all policies, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Host is responsible for creating an exceptional first impression for guests visiting the Heritage Club's premium hospitality space. This position warmly welcomes guests, manages seating, coordinates reservations, and works closely with servers and management to ensure an outstanding dining experience before, during, and after events. The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment while delivering exceptional hospitality and customer service. This role supports a variety of sporting events, concerts, conventions, banquets, private functions, and other live entertainment events, requiring flexibility and professionalism throughout every shift.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $17.50.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About The Venue

PeoplesBank Arena’s - Heritage Club is the venue’s largest premium seating area, offering guests an elevated VIP experience with exceptional amenities and service. The space features a private entrance, 310 theater-style seats overlooking the arena floor, a full-service bar and restaurant, 34 flat-screen televisions, and convenient in-seat dining and wait service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a warm, professional, and engaging attitude while creating a positive first impression.
• Greet guests upon arrival, verify reservations when applicable, and efficiently manage seating assignments.
• Escort guests to their tables while providing information about venue amenities, menus, and event offerings.
• Maintain accurate waitlists and communicate estimated wait times in a courteous and professional manner.
• Coordinate seating flow with servers, bartenders, supervisors, and culinary staff to maximize efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor dining room capacity and table availability to ensure smooth guest flow throughout service.
• Assist with table resets and maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming entrance and host station.
• Answer guest questions regarding menus, dining options, premium hospitality spaces, and venue amenities.
• Assist with food and beverage service support when needed, including running food, clearing tables, or supporting other front-of-house team members.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally or elevate issues to management when appropriate.
• Ensure restaurants, clubs, suites, or hospitality spaces are fully prepared prior to guest arrival and event start times.
• Maintain cleanliness of menus, podiums, waiting areas, and other guest-facing spaces throughout each event.
• Work collaboratively with food and beverage team members to provide exceptional hospitality during all venue events.
• Follow all company policies, sanitation standards, food safety procedures, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Host, Receptionist, or in a customer-facing hospitality role is preferred.
• Previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, convention center, arena, stadium, performing arts venue, country club, or other hospitality environment is preferred.
• Outstanding customer service skills with a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and ability to represent the organization in a positive manner.
• Ability to remain calm, friendly, and organized in a fast-paced, high-volume, event-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also working independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on event schedules.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry heavy objects as needed.
• Must obtain and maintain all required food handler, alcohol service, and other certifications required by federal, state, or local regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, coworkers, volunteers, supervisors, and management while fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.