PM Host at The Joinery Hotel

Sage Hospitality Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Host for the Joinery Hotel in Pittsburgh. This role encompasses greeting guests, managing seating arrangements, and ensuring a smooth restaurant operation while delivering exceptional service within a vibrant dining atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, effective first of the month after hire

Vacation & Sick Time

401k enrollment after 60 days

Hilton discounted rooms for family and friends

Sage Hospitality Room discounts & Perks

And Many More

Qualifications

• Previous experience of 3 months in customer service with cash handling responsibilities.
• Must have knowledge of basic restaurant operations and cash register systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat customers while managing restaurant flow.
• Process payments and manage cash register operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the restaurant.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Customer service skills

Knowledge of restaurant operations

Standard cash handling procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

The Joinery hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton located in Downtown Pittsburgh is hiring a Host.

We are currently seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. This fresh dining experience will blend modern cuisine with a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere, offering guests memorable and authentic experiences within the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a desire to be part of a dynamic team shaping something truly special from the ground up. If you're ready to grow with a brand that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, is a welcoming, 185-room boutique hotel and local gathering place in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle representing the legacy, local pride and grit of the Burgh. A compact and cozy respite for today’s curious traveler, Joinery Hotel honors the city's working class history and distinct culture with a modern edge, including an experiential lobby with ‘offering table’ check-in experience and tasting library, nearly 800 sq ft of meeting and event spaces, a 10th floor outdoor terrace with a unique view of the city.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

Job Overview

Maintains an efficient and courteous restaurant operation by greeting arriving customers, seating, establishing rapport and assisting with restaurant service. Receives and accurately processes payment for restaurant charges.

Responsibilities

• Meets arriving customers as they enter restaurant with cordial greeting.
• Escorts to assigned tables, issues menus and solicits rapport in order to accommodate special needs or requests.
• Assigns sections and notifies servers of new seats in their section to ensure the customers receive immediate and proper attention.
• Maintains a highly visible appearance in restaurant during entire shift by remaining at the cashier station and periodically circulating through the restaurant in order to assist servers, to respond to any customer requests and to assess the efficiency of the operation for management.
• Receives payment and processes the transaction on computerized cash register, counting back change out loud for the protection of guest and restaurant.
• Verifies accuracy of all items on guest checks by confirming correct pricing, discounts and method of payment.
• Ensures that all charge vouchers are completely filled out and verifies dates, charge amount, authorization number and signature.
• Elicits feedback from departing customers on products and services in order to improve the operation to increase customer base and maximize revenues. Takes written notes in order to report comments to management.
• Distributes and accounts for all checks issued to servers for the shift by maintaining accurate written check issuance log for entire shift.
• Counts all revenues received for the day, using calculator and balancing to cash register reports, immediately alerting management to discrepancies.
• Balances and reconciles computerized and manual reports at the end of each shift in order to present accurate and organized daily business records to the Accounting Department.
• Maintains a clean and attractive restaurant by assisting with vacuuming, sweeping, general cleaning and sidework duties.
• Checks the proper set-up of tables and seating prior to opening.
• Immediately reports in writing any maintenance or housekeeping discrepancies to management.
• Exhibits a professional appearance and maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

Previous experience of 3 months in a position with heavy cash handling responsibilities and customer service exposure.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude, know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized cash register systems.
• Must have general knowledge of basic customer service skills, restaurant operations, and food service principles.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English, follow written and verbal instruction, and work on more than one task at a time.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Must be able to handle coins and writing utensils, grasp handles, push buttons and carry dishes.
• Must be able to lift and carry trays and bus tubs weighing up to 10lbs.
• Must be able to stand throughout entire shift and to lift arms above head to retrieve objects from shelves.
• Must have vision ability to read written communiques, computer screens and print-outs, see colors and to survey entire room in dimly lit conditions.

Environment

Standing and walking during entire shift, including carrying, lifting and bending. Indoor environment.

Benefits

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, first of the month after hire, no waiting period!
• Vacation & Sick Time
• 401k enrollment after 60 days
• Hilton discounted rooms for family and friends
• Sage Hospitality Room discounts & Perks
• And Many More