Restaurant Host | Sweet Waters on the River

Columbia-Hospitality; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

HSA/FSA Plans

Referral Bonus

Discounted Lodging

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality's Valley River Inn in Eugene, OR, is seeking a friendly Restaurant Host to greet and seat guests and keep the dining flow smooth.

You will provide accurate wait times, manage reservations, coordinate with the waitstaff, and support the team with menu organization. Availability for mornings and evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Join a values-driven team with perks and opportunities to grow within idyllic locations around the globe.

Qualifications

• Greet and seat guests.
• Provide accurate wait times and manage wait lists.
• Manage reservations and coordinate with waitstaff.
• Maintain flow of service.
• Availability for morning and evening shifts, weekends and holidays.
• State Food Handlers License is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and seat them promptly.
• Provide accurate wait times and manage wait lists.
• Coordinate reservations with waitstaff.
• Maintain smooth dining flow and support menu organization.
• Assist team during busy periods.

Skills

Greet guests

Seat guests

Customer service

Reservations coordination

Wait times management

Education

State Food Handlers License

Job description

Restaurant Host | Valley River Inn

Guests know they've chosen the right place to dine the moment you welcome them in. You are responsible for greeting and seating guests while maintaining the flow of service. Restaurant Hosts create a positive and helpful introduction to our guests' dining experience.

Let's start off with the most important part - what's in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay $16.50
• LTD Bus Pass
• Tip Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• "Columbia Cares" Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

"People never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou's famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other's backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like: Your Impact

• Greet and seat guests
• Providing accurate wait times and maintain wait lists
• Manage reservations and coordinate with waitstaff regarding seating
• Maintain flow of service
• Provide support to the team in menu organization and maintenance

What You Bring

• Prior food service experience preferred
• Necessary State Food Handlers License
• Available to work morning and evening shifts, weekends and holidays

Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.