Restaurant Host

Hotel Leveque; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Leveque in Des Moines, Iowa seeks a friendly restaurant host to greet guests, manage seating, and coordinate with servers to ensure smooth, engaging service.

You will set up the dining spaces, stock areas, respond to calls with warmth and brand-appropriate courtesy, maintain cleanliness, and work with the team to deliver memorable guest experiences. This role requires a resilient, energetic presence and the ability to stand for extended periods while helping guests feel welcome.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Able to stand, walk, grasp, bend, and pivot repeatedly.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up the restaurant and/or lounge area for service.
• Stock all areas with necessary items, equipment, and tools, and manage stock throughout shift.
• Provide each guest an individualized greeting using charisma and stylized communication.
• Purposefully navigate and seat each guest with respect to individual requests.
• Warmly accept telephone calls consistent with brand standards, listen and provide accurate information.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces to be inviting and accommodating.
• Communicate with restaurant staff and management to ensure quality guest experiences.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Language skills

Job description

Compensation: Starting at $15.00 per hour

About this job...

Restaurant hosts are often the first smiling face the guest sees when arriving to the restaurant. Responsible for ensuring quick, engaging, and effective communication with guests, the restaurant host plays a critical role in overall guest satisfaction. Restaurant hosts must maintain communication with restaurant management and servers and seat guests according to preferences and restaurant capability.

What you'll be doing...

• Set up the restaurant and/or lounge area for service
• Stock all areas with necessary items, equipment, and tools, and manage stock throughout shift
• Provide each guest an individualized greeting using charisma and stylized communication
• Purposefully navigate and seat each guest with respect to individual requests
• Warmly accept telephone calls consistent with brand standards, thoughtfully listen to each guest inquiry, and provide accurate information or assistance
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces to be inviting and accommodating
• Effectively communicate with restaurant staff and management to ensure quality guest experiences and smooth restaurant operation
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Requirements...

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Able to stand, walk, grasp, bend, and pivot repeatedly
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally

Named after the original architects of the hotel, Proudfoot & Bird serves a touch of history through its ambiance and eclectic cuisine. Enjoy timeless cocktails in our fine-dining outlet.

Dining in Proudfoot & Bird is a stunning affair. Adorned with marble staircases, intricate gold ceiling inlays, and a grand circular bar, the restaurant represents the class of a different era. Get your exclusive corner in the semi-private dining rooms.