HOST - SESSIONS LOBBY

The Host is responsible for providing prompt and courteous service to restaurant guests, including taking reservations, managing guest lists, managing special events, greeting and seating guests, and accommodating special requests.  As a first point of contact, this position is instrumental in creating a friendly yet professional environment. The Host/Hostess sets the guest at ease while preparing them to enjoy a fantastic experience.  Always in complete control of the hostess stand knowing when they will seat the next 4 tables to arrive.  Never shopping for tables or leading the guest throughout the dining room without a specific destination in mind. The guest should feel that their assigned table was in fact meant for only them and no one else.  The Host/Hostess must continually seek opportunities to create memories by anticipating the guest’s needs, exceeding their expectations, and promoting a feeling of confidence and trust with each guest. 

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• Be thoroughly familiar with all menu items, including ingredients and food allergens, and wine list in order to assist guests and answer questions accurately.
• Ensure restaurant is clean and in order at all times, including tables, chairs, floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, temperature, music, memorabilia, and décor.
• Ensure menus and wine lists are stocked, clean, undamaged, and accurate for the meal period.
• Ensure host stand is fully stocked with pens/pencils, note pads, SevenRooms reservations system, daily function sheets, toothpicks, and clean well-organized menus for the next meal period.
• Review property daily occupancy, group activity, VIP’s, and special guests.
• Take reservations and cancellations.
• Organize station seating and prepare station chart.
• Escort guests to table for seating, present menus, and wish a good meal.
• Manage list of guests waiting to be seated.
• Accommodate guests with special needs, such as elderly guests or guests with disabilities.
• Monitor service flow in the restaurant and update table statuses.
• Assist servers and bussers, as needed.
• Ensure sequence of service is followed for all guests.
• Accommodate guests’ special requests whenever possible.
• Process payments according to POS and cash handling procedures.
• Answer restaurant phone. Take phone orders, as needed.
• Maintain positive and professional communication with all staff.
• Provide recognition to others, including co-workers, supervisors, managers, and directors.
• Participate in meetings to learn about global programs, new products and procedures, and to discuss areas of opportunities, special events, and other activities.
• Ensure a healthy and safe work environment for co-workers and guests.
• Be knowledgeable of property facilities, services, hours of operation, in-house events, conferences, and amenities to proactively assist guests.
• Promote property outlets to guests.
• Assist guests in finding locations within the property by escorting, when possible, or giving clear directions.
• Resolve guest complaints using property procedures.
• Create a positive environment in which all employees have the ability to maximize their potential.
• Listen to comments, criticisms, and feedback from guests, employees, and managers to gain an understanding of strength and opportunity to improve personal/property performance.
• Work as a team, helping all employees to complete the required activities that ensure we deliver Amplified Service.
• Participate in Sound Check meetings on each shift.
• Always smile and offer a warm greeting to all.
• Know, understand, and practice (with energy and enthusiasm) the mission, values, mottos, culture and spirit that make Hard Rock unique.
• Take initiative to offer assistance throughout the property.
• Operate ethically to protect the Hard Rock brand.
• Utilize programs designed to help Save the Planet.
• Perform duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform additional duties as requested by department managers and supervisors.
• Communicate with supervisors and managers to ensure that assigned duties are completed to standard.
• Coordinate operations with other departments, as needed.
• Present a professional image to employees, guests, clients, owners, and investors.
• Review and develop guest history records to enhance personalized service for repeat guests.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest, employee, and company information.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

• Secondary school degree preferred and/or previous work experience in service for at least 2 year.

SKILLS

• Ability to comprehend and use basic language, either written or spoken, to communicate information and ideas.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to perform numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Fluency in English: additional languages preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move throughout the business (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Ability to obtain impressions through the eyes.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds / 5 kilograms.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of lifestyle hotels and premium dining products and services.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

For this New York, New York United States-based position, the expected hourly base salary is $22.