Host Person - Restaurant 1

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Oakland is seeking a Host to warmly welcome guests, guide them to their tables, and team up with servers to ensure a memorable dining experience. You will assist with payments and tipping processes and contribute to a smooth, guest-centric service during peak hours.

You will be part of a hospitality-focused team that values appearance, safety, teamwork, and reliability, with opportunities for training and growth within the hotel’s dining operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze complex information from various sources and adapt as needed.
• Competence in understanding financial data and performing basic arithmetic functions.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and shine! Make every guest feel like a VIP with friendly vibes and positive attitude.
• Look sharp! Rock your uniform, nametag, and a big smile to impress everyone you meet.
• Follow all safety rules to keep guests and teammates happy, healthy, and secure.
• Manage reservations, tables, and orders to keep the dining show running smoothly.

Skills

Hospitality Heroes

Appearance Avengers

Safety Superstars

Operations Orchestrators

Finance Fixers

Skill Builders

Education

High school diploma

Job description

As the Host, you’ll be the VIP guide to a fabulous dining adventure! You’ll be the first to spot our guests and welcome them with a smile, whisking them off to their tables like a dining superhero. Throughout their meal, you’ll team up with servers to make sure everyone’s treated like royalty—friendly, attentive, and always on point. Plus, you’ll help our cashier with payments, making sure every bill is smooth sailing and every tip counts. Ready to make every moment unforgettable? Step into the spotlight!

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Hospitality Heroes: Greet, seat, and shine! Make every guest feel like a VIP with your friendly vibes and positive attitude.
• Appearance Avengers: Look sharp! Rock your uniform, nametag, and a big smile to impress everyone you meet.
• Safety Superstars: Play it safe! Follow all the rules to keep guests and teammates happy, healthy, and secure.
• Operations Orchestrators: Keep things flowing! Manage reservations, tables, and orders so the show goes on without a hitch.
• Finance Fixers: Count it up! Help with payments and tips to make sure everything adds up just right.
• Skill Builders: Level up! Join trainings, take on new tasks, and show off your teamwork and trustworthiness.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or relevant hotel/field experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and multitasking skills required.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze complex information from various sources and adapt as needed.
• Competence in understanding financial data and performing basic arithmetic functions.

Benefits

• Daily Pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Income.
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k Retirement Plan.

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third‑party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

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