Restaurant Host

Hyatt Hotels; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Houston is seeking a Restaurant Host to enhance the dining experience in a new restaurant concept. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, managing seating, and ensuring satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a restaurant host/hostess or in a similar guest-facing role.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and manage table assignments.
• Provide menu recommendations and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Lead and train other greeters and hosts/hostesses.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Job description

Thompson Houston is now recruiting for Restaurant Hosts. Join our hotel team as we launch a new destination restaurant concept within Thompson Houston Hotel. This position is available to start immediately and will be a part of a new restaurant relaunch this summer. The 3-meal dining venue includes an expanded 1-acre pool deck serving hotel guests and residents, luxury cabanas, private event spaces, indoor-outdoor dining areas and the best views of downtown. This restaurant is managed by Thompson Houston Hotel and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Now Hiring All Restaurant Positions, Front and Back of House!

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Thompson Restaurant Host is responsible for creating a positive first impression and enhancing the dining experience by providing friendly, efficient service. This leadership role involves welcoming guests, managing table accommodations, offering menu recommendations, and ensuring guest satisfaction. If you have experience as a restaurant host or hostess, your skills will be highly valued in this position.

Responsibilities

·Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner, setting the tone for their dining experience.

·Manage table assignments and seating arrangements to optimize the dining room flow and guest satisfaction.

·Provide guests with menu recommendations and share knowledge about the restaurant’s offerings.

·Act as the final point of contact for guests, ensuring all their dining needs are met and their experience is satisfactory.

·Lead, train, and support other greeters and hosts/hostesses, ensuring they are equipped to meet service standards.

·Coordinate with the restaurant management team to implement efficient seating strategies and manage waitlists.

·Address and resolve any guest concerns promptly and professionally.

·Maintain a thorough knowledge of the restaurant's menu, special promotions, and operational details.

·Ensure that the greeter stand is organized and that an adequate stock of backup menus are readily available.

·Ensure that opening and closing greeter checklists and duties are being completed.

·Adhere to all sequence of service steps with a focus on maintaining Forbes Standards. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you. Click here to spend a ‘day in the life’ of a hospitality professional at a full-service hotel via our virtual reality experience.

·Proven experience as a restaurant host/hostess or in a similar guest-facing role.

·A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.

·Refined verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse guests.

·Leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.

·Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

·Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This is a great opportunity to use your restaurant host or restaurant hostess job experience to begin a career at Hyatt. For immediate consideration for this hostess job, Click Apply Now and complete an application for the Greeter position on the Hyatt Careers Site!

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