Noe Restaurant Host

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Los Angeles Hotel in downtown's cultural district seeks a Host - Greeter to deliver exceptional guest service and seat guests with a welcoming demeanor, creating a memorable dining experience in a four-diamond setting.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on hospitality knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including nights and weekends; a service-minded attitude and professional appearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of food and beverage in hospitality.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to engage guests with warmth and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service standards and comply with hotel standards.
• Assist with reservations and seating according to SOP.
• Keep restaurant host stand organized and assist guest entrance.
• Maintain cleanliness of FOH & BOH areas.
• Respond to guest requests promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings and follow leadership instructions.

Skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Customer service

Guest engagement

Teamwork

Tools

Payroll systems

Micros

POS systems

Job description

Omni Los Angeles Hotel

From sunny beaches to world-class entertainment, the city of Los Angeles is a great place to live, work and play. The four-diamond Omni Los Angeles Hotel is located in downtown's cultural district. The hotel is adjacent to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, MOCA and numerous other entertainment destinations.

Currently ranked #1 by Trip Advisor for Best Downtown Hotels in Los Angeles, the Omni Los Angeles strives to provide the highest quality product and customer service to each and every guest. Omni Hotels & Resorts believes in The Power of One, the practice of empowering every associate to do their best to ensure our guests feel comfortable and appreciated. This philosophy is the reason why the Omni Los Angeles has been so successful in customer satisfaction throughout the years.

It is our mission to inspire and reward our associates, and we are committed to being the employer of choice in the hospitality industry. If you are a friendly, motivated individual, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel may be your perfect match.

Host - Greeter

Overview

Responsible for delivering excellence in guest service by developing relationships with guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and delivering guests' needs. The Host comprehends the restaurant operation and seats our guests with a friendly demeanor keeping their expectations and the needs of the operation in mind.

Responsibilities

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards. Ensures compliance with all hotel standards and local laws.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation awareness standards. Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Perform all necessary tasks for a host according to the standard operating procedure of the hotel including but not limited to answering phone, managing reservations and table assignments, greeting guest, seating guests, explaining restaurant concepts.
• Perform all side work as assigned by management including but not limited organization of restaurant host stand and guest entrance, menu cleanliness.
• Responsible to adhere to all proper trash procedures.
• Must retain and maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items.
• Report to management any need for housekeeping or maintenance of restaurant and restaurant equipment.
• Responsible to maintain all furniture, fixtures and equipment to a high standard. Minimize breakage by demonstrating care when handling hotel assets and equipment.
• Perform proper steps of service when seating guests. Responsible for ensuring high-quality table sets prior to seating tables.
• Ensure positive guest service and respond positively to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Respond to guests' requests in an accurate and timely manner, creating a positive outcome that will result in a memorable experience.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel offerings and local surroundings, i.e. nearby entertainment, theaters and etc.
• Contribute to the restaurant sanitation operation and timing of service out of the kitchen and to the table. Ensures prompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival.
• Responsible to attend daily stand-up meeting to gather relevant information prior to service.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of all restaurant space, FOH & BOH.
• Executes all necessary instructions on Restaurant Event Orders.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among co-workers. Treats co-workers fairly and equitably.
• Maintain a professional, neat and organized appearance according to Omni standards.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situations. Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• Attend all required department trainings and meetings.
• Perform any other duties required by leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant host experience in a fine dining restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to engage guests at all levels. Must be passionate about providing warm, engaging and personalized service.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple priorities.
• Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations. Ability to always maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure.
• Must have the ability to report to work on time and when scheduled.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must meet standards of appearance and always maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be comfortable speaking to guests. Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Computer literacy to include Payroll systems, Micros, POS systems
• Serve Safe certified | Unexpired RBS required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.