Host/Hostess - P/T

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Monticello, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the Kartrite Resort & Waterpark, one of the countries most modern indoor waterparks. Located in the Catskills, this luxury lodge experience is the perfect adventure for families of all ages. We are looking for passionate, engaged team members to join us in creating an unforgettable experience for all of our guests. Apply today to learn more! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials.
Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, and providing positive and proactive solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.
Read, maintain, and make daily entries in the logbook to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
Maintain proper set-up of dining room.
Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.