Part Time AM Host

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Two-for-one movie coupons

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is seeking a guest-focused host to greet guests, manage reservations and seating, and deliver gracious service at our boutique restaurant. You will be the first smile guests see and a storyteller for local experiences.

You should have customer service or hospitality experience, strong communication, ability to multitask, and be flexible to work weekends, nights, and holidays. Training on POS and reservations systems is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu and allergy information to guests.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the restaurant point-of-sale system and reservation system.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a real passion for hospitality, and you love crafting unique and memorable experiences for guests.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Flexible schedule and are able to work weekends, nights, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet all restaurant guests and provide information about the area.
• Provide fair and consistent seating of guests.
• Accurately handle paperwork, stock and tidy the host stand.
• Receive calls and book reservations for guests.
• Take room service orders if applicable.
• Check floor and tables for cleanliness and assist in bussing.
• Help servers by refilling beverages.
• Perform other restaurant and customer service related tasks.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Learn menu & allergy info

POS system knowledge

Reservation system knowledge

Flexible schedule

Tools

POS system

Reservation system

Job description

Description

At Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, we invite you to be part of a workplace where individuality is celebrated, personal growth is empowered, and every moment matters. Our culture is built on the values of Be Yourself, Lead Yourself, Make It Count, creating a vibrant, inclusive environment for passionate hospitality professionals. Housed in the historic James H. Reed building originally built in 1903, our 248-room boutique hotel seamlessly blends old-world architecture with bold, whimsical interiors. Located in a city undergoing a creative revival, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco stands out as Pittsburgh's fearless answer to boutique hospitality. If you're ready to bring your unique personality and creativity to a team that values genuine guest connections, we'd love to welcome you aboard.

What will you be doing?

Provide the guests, either on the phone or in person, with information and support in a professional and gracious manner. Receive and coordinate reservations and seating for daily and/or nightly service, all the while providing outstanding service to our guests along the way. Act as an advocate for the restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.

• Greet all restaurant guests, be knowledgeable about the area and provide information when asked.
• Provide fair and consistent seating of guests.
• Accurately handle paperwork, stock and tidy the host stand.
• Receive incoming calls, accurately book reservations for guests.
• Taking room service orders if applicable.
• Check floor and tables for accuracy and cleanliness, assist in bussing tables.
• Help servers by refilling beverages when needed.
• Perform other restaurant and customer service related requests for guests.
• We all wear multiple hats here at Kimpton. You may need to take on responsibilities outside of this job description at times, as we all do.

What do you bring to the role?

• Previous customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu and allergy information to guests.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the restaurant point-of-sale system and reservation system.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a real passion for hospitality, and you love crafting unique and memorable experiences for guests.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Flexible schedule and are able to work weekends, nights, and holidays when needed.

What's in it for you?

• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and IHG-branded properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• "Two for one" movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• And more!

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.