Seasonal Host | Hotel Leo

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay rate $19.13

Tip/Tip pooling eligible

Get paid daily

Paid time off & holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision, disability, 4

HSА/FSA plans with employer contrib.

Employee assistance program

Columbia Cares volunteer opportunities

Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf,

Career growth through online learning

Job summary

Hotel Leo is seeking a Seasonal Host for the holiday season to welcome guests, seat them promptly, and help ensure a smooth dining experience. Start date November 16, 2026, end date January 3, 2027, at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, WA, under Columbia Hospitality, Inc.

This role focuses on creating a positive first impression and supporting dining room operations. Perks include competitive hourly pay, daily pay option, benefits eligibility, time off, 401K and more.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred
• State Food Handler’s License(s) required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests
• Provide 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

Job description

Seasonal Host | Hotel Leo

Join Hotel Leo as a Seasonal Host this holiday season to provide coverage for special seasonal events and live music!

Start Date: November 16, 2026

End Date: January 3, 2027

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 Rate: $19.13
• Tip/Tip Pooling 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 Handler’s License(s)

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.