Part Time Host

Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center; Harrisburg (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center in the United States is seeking a friendly restaurant service professional to deliver personal service, maintain dining areas, and support hotel events. You will greet guests, take orders, and ensure accurate billing while upholding health and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, teamwork, and upselling food and beverages. Candidates should be able to stand long hours, lift up to 25 lbs, and work flexible

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Banquet service experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with guests and team members.
• Willingness to learn safety, emergency and accident prevention policies.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs during service.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while serving guests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest privacy and provide courteous service.
• Participate in pre- and post-shift meetings.
• Welcome guests with a warm smile and professional demeanor.
• Process guest orders accurately and itemize checks with tax.
• Maintain high standards of quality, service, and cleanliness in the restaurant.
• Upsell food and beverage items using persuasive techniques.
• Clear and reset tables at course or meal end.
• Listen to guest requests and resolve issues professionally.
• Promote hotel services including rooms and events.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest communication

Professional appearance

Stand for long periods

Flexibility including weekends

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Provides exceptional experiences for hotel guests by consistently delivering friendly, personalized service and contributing to a clean, well-maintained restaurant while delivering food and beverage services. Meets all property and industry related health and safety guidelines to support the well-being of guests, team members, and the local community.

Requirements

Job Duties:

• Ensure the safety and security of our guests by maintaining guest privacy at all times.
• Participate in pre-shift, and post-shift, meetings.
• Welcome and greet guests with a warm friendly smile.
• Accurately process guest orders to ensure food items are prepared properly and in a timely manner. Prepare guest checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales tax.
• Maintain superior standards of quality, service, and cleanliness in the restaurant.
• Utilize persuasive selling techniques to sell, and upsell, food and beverage service.
• Clear and reset tables at the end of each course or upon completion of the meal.
• Listen to guest requests and concerns, and resolve in a professional and courteous manner.
• Promote other services of the hotel, including guest rooms, and meetings and events.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, and maintains a professional appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous banquet service experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with guests, and team members, in a professional manner.
• Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift food service trays with china, glass, and silver up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.