Terrace Host

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh seeks a friendly Host/Hostess to greet guests, manage reservations, and seat parties with a courteous, efficient approach. You’ll be the first impression, guiding guests from arrival to seating while upholding Omni Standards.

This role requires strong communication, the ability to handle high-volume dining rooms, knowledge of daily specials, and teamwork with servers and managers to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Must provide ServSafe certification upon hire.
• Must provide RAMP certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and seat guests.
• Assist managers in opening and closing.
• Answering phone calls per SOP & LSOP.
• Seat guests and assign tables and stations.
• Maintain a clean and organized area.
• Attend to and anticipate guests' needs.
• Familiarity with menus and daily specials.
• Introduce server to guest and greet guests.
• Control heavy volume at restaurant entrance.
• Knowledge of hotel property and downtown area.
• Knowledge of daily specials.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

RAMP Certification

Job description

Omni William Penn Hotel Since 1916, the Omni William Penn Hotel has been a landmark of elegance in downtown Pittsburgh. Over the years, we’ve welcomed movie stars, politicians, world leaders, professional athletes, and business icons-cementing our place as one of the city’s most celebrated destinations.

At Omni William Penn, our associates are the heart of our success. We foster an All In culture where respect, gratitude, and empowerment are part of every day. Here, you’ll find: A supportive environment with training and mentoring opportunities, Dedicated teammates who take pride in delivering exceptional service, and A workplace where your contributions truly make a difference. If you’re a friendly, motivated individual with a passion for serving others, we invite you to bring your talents to our team. Discover the pride and excitement of working for a company known for its tradition of excellence.

Purpose:

To ensure all guests are greeted and seated in a friendly and courteous manner using appropriate procedures, in accordance with Omni Standards. This person is the first point of contact, managing the guests experience from arrival to departure. Greeting guests, managing reservations, managing seating flow, quoting wait times and controlling the pace of the dining room.

Essential Functions:

• Assist managers in opening and closing.
• Answering phone calls per SOP & LSOP.
• Seating guests.
• Control heavy volume at Restaurant entrance.
• Knowledge of hotel property.
• Attend to and anticipate guests needs.
• Familiarization with menus
• Introduce server to guest.
• Greeting guests.
• Knowledge of daily specials.
• Assign tables and stations.
• Maintain a clean and organized area
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Perform all duties in accordance with MOS

Hotel Specific Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of hotel property and downtown area
• Familiarity with all food and beverage promotions

Tools and Equipment:

• Computer and printer, telephone, pen/pencil, photo-copying machine,
• file folders, filing cabinet, facsimile machine

Working Environment:

• Interior of hotel, in all areas of the hotel.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Physical Job Requirements (for essential functions only)

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/ Carrying
• 10% limited lifting - 50 pounds - clearing tables and buffets, pulling tables
• Bending/Kneeling
• 70% bending to pick-up, general cleanliness
• Mobility
• Continually walking at a fast pace
• Continuous Standing
• Continually standing 100% of the time
• Climbing
• Stairs up to approximately 3 steps 50% of 8 hour shift
• Driving
• No driving required
• Work Environment
• Inside 100% of work period (usually 8 hours)
• Hearing/Vision/Speech/Literacy
• Hearing is critical (Ability to answer telephone and take reservations)
• Vision is critical (Able to seat guests)
• Speech is critical (Able to answer telephone, greet guests and take reservations, solve problems)
• Literacy is critical (Able to take reservations)
• Chemical/Agents Used
• Sterno and Windex used everyday
• Protective Clothing
• None required
• Equipment Operations
• None required
• Other Considerations
• Must Provide ServSafe and RAMP certifications upon hire

Rate:

$16.45 first 3 months, $17.37 after 3 months, $18.28 after 6 months

Union dues $41.25 once a month

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.