Jolene's Host

Songteller Hotel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Songteller Hotel in Nashville is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Host to join its restaurant operations team. The ideal candidate will deliver excellent dining experiences while maintaining a positive work environment for fellow hosts at Jolene's, an 85-seat lounge.

This role involves greeting guests, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting with seating and service tasks. Candidates should have restaurant host experience and a passion for hospitality. The position does require certification in food handling and is part of a dynamic hospitality venture inspired by Dolly Parton.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant host preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Food handler certification.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a smile and deliver the welcomed message.
• Seat guests and maintain a clean environment.
• Participate in upselling strategies as directed by management.

Skills

Restaurant host experience

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Restaurant host technology

Job description

Herschend isseekingawarmandenthusiastic Host toadd to ourrestaurantoperationsteamforour newest hospitality venture, Dolly Parton’sSongTeller Hotel, locatedin the heart of Downtown Nashville.The ideal candidate is driven toprovideexcellentdining experiencesfor our guests through proper steps of service andmaintaina great workenvironment for our fellow hosts and vendorsatJolene’s,an85 seatlounge on the top floor of the hotel.

Inspired by Dolly Parton's epic career and trailblazing spirit, SongTellerHotel in Nashville is as unique as the global icon herself. Dolly welcomes guests to a place where they can Love Every Moment; it is a place to unplug, to connect with loved ones and to be entertained.

TheJolene’sHostpositionprovides a unique opportunity for the right individualtobe involvedinopeningeffortsfor Dolly Parton’sSongTellerHotel featuring245rooms,twoF&BEntertainmentvenues, amarket,andDolly Parton’s Museum.The positionis responsibleforensuringthe consistent delivery of the brand experiencethroughwelcoming our guests andguiding them to their seats.Toachieve success in this role,one must drive results while adhering to ourHeartspitality®culture.This positionrequires genuine passion forprovidinghospitalityto match the incredible views of the city provided at Jolene’s.

SongTellerHotel Nashville is more than just a place to rest yourhead,it'sa hub of music, style, and hospitality designed the Dolly-way. Sprinkled with glamour, artistic surprises and a sense of humor -it'san experience as unforgettable as the entertainer herself. SongTeller Hotel celebrates the people, talent and setting of the destination, weaving the local music and culinary scenes together. So come experience the unique charm, and hospitality that could only be created by the iconichostessherself!

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks with Manager for daily objectives
• Inspectshost desk/area for proper cleanliness andconfirm supplies are all properly stocked
• Greet guests with a smile and deliver the welcomed message as trained by manager
• Seat guests usingOpentable, bringing proper menus and communicate to servers/bussersvia chit when necessary
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in compliance with all local and federal health codes
• Performs service,busserand runner duties as appropriate
• Must be willing to work in other disciplines within the department as directed by management
• UsesPOS accurately. Handles credit card transactions as directed
• Participate inupsellingstrategies as directed by management
• Participates in daily line ups
• Practicesservice standards and current training throughout service. Assumes duties of Supervisor in absence or as directed

This job description is not an “all-inclusive’ list of the duties and responsibilities of this position or of the skills and abilitiesrequiredto perform this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Restauranthostexperiencepreferred
• Previousrestaurant host technologypreferred
• Must be able to obtain Food handler certification
• Mustbe at least 18years old
• Basic computer knowledge and usage preferred
• Must pass a pre-employment background check

ABOUT DOLLY PARTON'S SONGTELLER HOTEL & HERSCHEND

Dolly Parton’sSongTellerHotel is thenewest hospitality ventureof Herschend, theworld’s largest family-owned themed attractions companythat’sbeen Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating ® for seven generations. Our 12,000+ passionate employees (hosts) collectively entertain 15 million guests each year across our two-dozen wholesome family entertainment brands. Each offers distinctive experiences that inspire discovery and deliver on Herschend’s commitment that every guest leaves with two things: a smile and a deeper connection with one another.

The heart of Herschend’s success has long been the world-renowned hospitalitythat’srooted in our DNA. We call itHeartspitality®.It’sa unique culture that blends our ethos of Leading with Love and our purpose of Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® to create real impact and joy that spreads through our hosts to our guests and out into our communities.

As anequal-opportunityemployer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partnerfeelwelcome, valued, and loved. Wefirmly believethat words and actions matter, which is why all individuals areto be treatedequally and with respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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