Restaurant Host, Roundhouse - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

ESPP program

Paid parental leave

Caregiving concierge

Crisis concierge

EAP

PTO

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Restaurant Host in Santa Barbara to greet and seat guests, ensuring a warm and memorable dining experience. You will manage seating flow, assist guests with inquiries, and support daily operations to keep service smooth.

Join our award-winning Team Members and bring hospitality to life with Energy, courtesy, and a can-do spirit. This role is full-time and onsite in the Santa Barbara area, with mornings availability required, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality and service excellence.
• Integrity and accountability in actions.
• Leadership and teamwork to inspire colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and ascertain their needs quickly.
• Seat guests, manage seating chart, and monitor dining activity for a seamless experience.
• Respond promptly to guest inquiries and special requests with knowledge and courtesy.
• Assist with opening/closing tasks and service prep such as stocking and folding silverware.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Integrity

Leadership

Teamwork

Ownership

Urgency & discipline

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Restaurant Host, you’re not just greeting and escorting guests in one of our dining outlets – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Schedule

Availability from 6:30am-12pm required, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Deliver unforgettable first impressions: Greet guests warmly and ascertain their needs quickly and effectively
• Maintain a smooth flow: Seat guests, manage the seating chart, and monitor dining activity to ensure a seamless experience
• Deliver standout service: Respond promptly and knowledgeably to guest inquiries and special requests
• Support general operations: Perform opening/closing tasks and assist with service prep such as stocking and folding silverware

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.