Perch Greeter - evenings only

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member hotel discount

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is seeking a friendly host/hostess for The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel, in Gulf Shores, AL. You will greet guests, guide them to seating, manage reservations, and ensure a smooth dining experience from arrival to departure.

Role requires excellent guest interaction, strong teamwork, and the ability to coordinate with servers and kitchen to keep service timely and welcoming for guests and families visiting the beachside property.

Qualifications

• Greet guests and make them feel welcome and attended to.
• Coordinate seating, reservations, and guest flow with hosts and servers.
• Maintain clean, inviting entrances and menus for guests.
• Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen, and management.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, escort to tables, and present menus.
• Plan seating charts and manage evening reservations.
• Ensure entry doors and menus are clean and ready.
• Maintain liaison between dining room, kitchen, and service staff.

Skills

Guest service

Hospitality

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.POSITION PROFILEGreet and seat all guests and ensure a quality dining experience. Supervises and coordinate the activities of the dining room in a restaurant.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIESGreet guests, escort them to their table, pull chair out for the guest, and present menus.Make sure entry doors are clean, free of debris and are inviting, and welcoming.Make sure all menus are wiped down, free of spots or stains, and complete with any special food and beverage items.Inform servers of their location and assigned station. Plan out the seating chart and organize the reservations for the evening.Check with the phone reservationists or answering machine messages to assure you have all reservations.Check with manager to assure private parties are properly staffed and organized for the evening.Check with kitchen to verify menu items are readily available.Keep in constant contact with the servers, manager, and the kitchen to ensure timing and food preparation is synchronized with guest flow.Greet guest as they are leaving the restaurant to ensure guest had a pleasant dining experience. Check to see that everything was wonderful. Not only is the host or hostess the first impression the guest gets when they come to an establishment, they are also the last.Check with every guest to note any problem to quickly get a manager.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESYou are the first point of contact for guests. You’ll greet them, make them feel welcome, answer questions.Making sure guests feel comfortable, valued, and attended to is the core of the role.Handling special requests (e.g., seating for kids, accessibility), dealing with waiting lists, helping resolve issues.Positive Attitude & EmpathyKnowledge of Restaurant Flow & Basic SystemsPHYSICAL DEMANDSAble to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.Stand continuously for long periods of time.Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.BENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition ReimbursementIf you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of the beach and Gulf Shores, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!