F&B Host

Lore Group • Washington, DC

2d

About The Position

Riggs Washington DC is a hotel in a historic building in downtown Penn Quarter. Its food and beverage venues include Café Riggs, a European brasserie-inspired restaurant, and Silver Lyan, a subterranean bar. The F&B Host welcomes guests, helps create a positive restaurant environment, handles calls and reservations, and prepares for guests’ arrivals by gathering their information. The role focuses on anticipating guest needs and creating personal, memorable experiences. Hotel experience is not required; a welcoming personality, communication skills, poise, organization, and the ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced team environment are important. Compensation is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in new situations.
• Poise, elegance, and a calm demeanor in all situations.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of restaurant experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Provide and create a positive environment for everyone in the restaurant.
• Receive calls and book guest reservations.
• Obtain guest information in preparation for reservations and arrivals.
• Anticipate guests’ needs and create personal, memorable experiences and solutions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the restaurant manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel.
• Lore Group employee and immediate family rates.
• Lore Group friends and family rates.
• 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery.
• 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars.
• Paid vacation days, with entitlement increasing annually.
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral incentives.
• 401(k) with a 5% match.
• Training and development programs.
• Additional perks through Cigna.
• Complimentary employee meals, including lunch and dinner daily.
• Employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed