Restaurant Host, Le Flaneur

Recess Hotel and Club; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, wellness

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Free daily team meal

Employee discounts

Hotel guest benefits

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club's Le Flâneur in Savannah seeks outgoing Hosts who embody Southern hospitality and a welcoming spirit. You will be the first touchpoint, greeting guests, guiding seating, and coordinating reservations with a smile.

Join a lively, people-first team at one of Savannah's anticipated lifestyle hotel openings, with perks and growth opportunities. A strong host presence helps guests feel instantly at home.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage guests warmly and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Strong organizational skills to manage busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth and personality.
• Create a memorable first impression reflecting Le Flâneur and Recess.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, table assignments, and seating flow.
• Escort guests to tables and provide information.
• Answer phones and assist with reservations and special requests.
• Communicate with servers and managers to keep dining room flowing.
• Recognize returning guests, VIPs, and special occasions.
• Monitor table status and guest needs throughout service.
• Keep host stand and entrance organized and guest-ready.
• Address minor guest concerns calmly and confidently.
• Assist with opening, closing, and other restaurant duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Hospitality mindset

Technology confidence

Tools

Reservation system

Job description

About the role

Le Flâneur , the signature French brasserie at Recess Hotel & Club , is seeking outgoing, welcoming, and hospitality-minded Hosts to join our team.

Le Flâneur is lively, social, and full of personality — and the experience starts at the door. Our Hosts are more than the people managing the reservation book. They are the first hello, the familiar face, the person who makes guests feel like they have arrived somewhere they want to be.

We are looking for people who are naturally warm, comfortable starting conversations, and genuinely enjoy making others feel welcome. You should be able to bring Southern hospitality without feeling scripted, keep your energy up during a busy service, and balance personality with organization when the restaurant gets moving.

What you’ll do

• Welcome every guest with warmth, personality, and genuine hospitality
• Create a fun and memorable first impression that reflects the spirit of Le Flâneur and Recess
• Manage reservations, waitlists, table assignments, and seating flow throughout service
• Escort guests to their tables and help them feel comfortable and informed
• Answer phones and assist with reservations, questions, and special requests
• Communicate closely with servers, managers, and support teams to keep the dining room flowing
• Recognize returning guests, members, VIPs, and special occasions whenever possible
• Maintain awareness of table status, reservation timing, and guest needs
• Keep the host stand and restaurant entrance organized, inviting, and guest-ready
• Help resolve minor guest concerns with confidence, warmth, and good judgment
• Support opening, closing, and other restaurant duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hotel, retail, customer service, or other guest-facing experience preferred
• Naturally friendly, social, and comfortable engaging with new people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to manage several things at once during busy periods
• Confident using technology; reservation system experience is a plus
• Dependable, professional, and able to remain positive under pressure
• Comfortable standing and moving throughout the shift
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Most importantly, a genuine desire to make people feel welcome

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah’s most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at HotelRecess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality’s most exciting lifestyle brands