Old Homestead Host - Borgata

MGM Resorts International; Atlantic City, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Free parking

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

At MGM Resorts International in Atlantic City, a Host Person greets guests courteously, assists servers, and helps maintain organized dining areas. The role supports reservations, seating coordination, and guest communication to ensure a smooth, welcoming experience.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years as a dining host, flexible shifts including weekends/holidays, and a commitment to service excellence. Perks include hotel and partner discounts, free parking, and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of dining host experience in a restaurant.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly as they enter the restaurant.
• Manage reservations and convey special requests to management.
• Maintain knowledge of daily activities and seating details.
• Communicate guest needs to kitchen and management to ensure smooth operation.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper setup of tables and dining area.

Skills

Guest services

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Atlantic City, New Jersey The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

It is the primary responsibility of the Host Person to greet guests in a courteous, timely, and professional manner while ensuring his/her outlet is clean, organized, and properly stocked at all times. The Host Person is to assist the Food Servers, Bus Persons, and Food Service Runners as it relates to guest contact and table information.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Communicate with Restaurant Reservations regarding special orders, cake orders, special requests – responsible for conveying all such information to management
• Maintain knowledge of scheduled daily activities and in‑house groups, daily house count, table/seat/station numbers, proper table set ups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range and dress code of the restaurant
• Greet guests promptly as they enter the restaurant
• Answer phones, keep accurate count of reservations and handle reservation book
• Ensure menus have proper inserts and are current according to the most recent change, and replace all menus in poor condition
• Communicate the needs of the guests to the kitchen and management, inform management of guest reactions and comments, and assist management as needed to ensure smooth operation and quality service
• Frequently check back with guests who are waiting to be seated; make it evident to guests that they have not been forgotten and that tables are being prepared for them
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas; shut down podium and forward phones to voice-loop at end of shift

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Required to work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in a restaurant as a dining host Preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free parking on and off shift
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

Pay Rate: The rate for this role is: $23.58 This rate represents a good faith estimate of the wage rate that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will not be below any applicable minimum wage. Should overtime be worked, employees are paid overtime pay in accordance with state requirements. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.

At MGM Resorts, we exist to entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. From delivering excellence for our guests to building and sustaining our communities, you can join our diverse teams of world-class talent and thrive in our collaborative environment. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer everyone a wide variety of exciting career opportunities with access to unlimited growth. Be part of a unique world filled with anticipation, entertainment and unparalleled experiences — combined with competitive rewards and exclusive perks. Together, we will use our meaningful relationships to continue to build our authentic culture.

We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world.

MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences.

We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world.

MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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