Reef 76 | Host

Omni Hotels & Resorts; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Host for their Fort Lauderdale location. Responsibilities include providing guest service at food and beverage outlets, managing reservations, and ensuring timely seating flow. The ideal candidate has experience in hospitality, strong communication skills, and a professional demeanor. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays, and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a host or guest-facing hospitality role preferred.
• Fine dining or steakhouse experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide guest service support across food and beverage outlets.
• Greet guests promptly and courteously upon arrival.
• Manage reservations and guest inquiries using sound judgment.
• Monitor dining room activity to ensure guest comfort.

Skills

Guest service

Strong communication

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Tools

POS systems

Reservation systems

Job description

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel

The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29‑story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention Center. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms, and pre‑function meeting space with waterfront views.

Job Purpose

The Host is responsible for creating a welcoming and professional first and last impression for guests while supporting the overall flow and service of food and beverage operations. This role ensures guests are greeted, seated, and assisted in a timely and courteous manner and provides guest service support across multiple outlets and locations as assigned, based on business needs.

Essential Duties

• Provides guest service support across food and beverage outlets, as assigned based on business needs
• Greets guests promptly and courteously upon arrival, maintaining a polished and professional demeanor
• Manages reservations and guest inquiries via phone and reservation systems using sound judgment and accurate timing
• Monitors dining room activity to ensure appropriate seating flow, guest comfort, and service coordination
• Seats guests by identifying clean, available tables and providing menus in accordance with service standards
• Assists managers with opening, closing, and operational readiness of dining areas
• Anticipates guest needs and responds appropriately to enhance the guest experience
• Manages guest flow during peak periods and maintains order at the restaurant entrance
• Assists service staff as needed to support efficient operations
• Maintains familiarity with menus, daily specials, VIP guests, function sheets, and hotel activities
• Thanks guests upon departure and invites them to return, ensuring a positive closing interaction
• Duties, responsibilities, and work locations may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs
• Must be available to work varied schedules, shifts, and locations, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and different outlets as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a host or guest‑facing hospitality role preferred
• Fine dining or steakhouse experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a high‑volume environment
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and performance standards required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays and overtime

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including entire shifts
• Requires repetitive motion
• Work may be performed in indoor and outdoor environments

Tools & Equipment

• POS and reservation systems/open table
• Computer, phone, printer

EEO Statement

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to [e-mail].