VIP Jr. Host - TC Restaurant Group Nashville, TN

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated VIP Runner to enhance guest experiences. This role involves greeting and seating guests, managing reservations, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor, with a commitment to professionalism and teamwork. Working in a dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with guests and colleagues alike. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about providing exceptional service, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with 2+ years in nightlife/hospitality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests professionally and maintain high service standards.
• Report guest satisfaction issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a professional appearance and rapport with management and staff.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Professional guest services

Problem resolution

Written and verbal communication

Social media management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in nightlife/hospitality

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The VIP Runner assists the VIP Hosts in greeting, seating, and accommodating his/her guests throughout hours of service. The position facilitates all guest reservation requests promptly and without error, ensures guests are aware of events and supports the execution of them, maintains high level of visibility throughout the facility, and builds guest loyalty by exceeding all expectations in service and dependability. Position will report to all scheduled duties in a timely manner and collaborate with all departments to ensure total guest satisfaction. The VIP Runner will be required to work with other line level employees directly involved in VIP Services, Venue Management, Guest Services team, and Directors alike. Hours will fluctuate and will require the VIP Runner to work both day and night shifts, including but not limited to weekends and major holidays.

VIP RUNNER REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Provide a friendly, personal demeanor with a willingness to interact
2. Provide professional and friendly guest services
3. Commits self to the below listed Company values, and acknowledges dedication to providing excellent guest service for our Guests and our internal team, at all times
4. Ability to remain calm and clear-minded under pressure
5. Strong sense of ownership in problem resolution
6. Ability to create and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers and coworkers
7. Skilled in written and verbal communication
8. Ability to manage social media and web-driven communicators
9. Strong organizational skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Greet all guests in a friendly and professional manner
2. Seat reservations at predefined table locations throughout various properties
3. Report any guest satisfaction issues to management immediately
4. Identify opportunities for improvement and work with the management to develop and implement improvements.
5. Maintain a good rapport with the management team and all other team members.
6. Maintain the minimum revenue support weekly requirements at company venues other than your own.
7. Maintain professionalism at the workplace and with co-workers and patrons.
8. Alert and get approval for any and all breaks, leave of rotation or duties in which you cannot perform at the time they were assigned to you
9. Maintain a consistent and high level of guest list productivity
10. Keep a proper and professional appearance and attitude.
11. Responsible for maintaining the workstation / podium in a neat and orderly fashion
12. Maintain and promote a friendly atmosphere for customers and staff
13. Comply with added hours or time frame after scheduled shift as needed.
14. Provide customers with information and directions.
15. Comply with cross promotion of all venues and when needed.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required
2. Two plus (2+) years in the nightlife/hospitality industry
3. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
4. Valid Driver's License

TC Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.