Host - Twin Farms

Relais & Châteaux • Barnard, VT

2h • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Host is responsible for the first and last impression of guests, serving as the primary point of contact and setting the tone for their experiences in the Main House. This role involves warmly greeting guests, managing reservations, and ensuring the smooth flow of service. A friendly demeanor, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask are crucial for success. The Host must be thoroughly familiar with the property, daily activities, weather, and other aspects of guest experiences.

Requirements

• Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to provide exceptional service to guests.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with guests and staff.
• Ability to stay organized in a challenging environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be a collaborative team player, willing to assist colleagues in other roles as needed to ensure the overall success of the operation.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times, representing the company in a positive light.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the demands of the business.
• Professional demeanor at all times- particularly when fielding guest concerns.
• Able to react quickly to changing demands and prove resourceful in taking on challenges.
• Demonstrate an ability to simultaneously manage a diversity of tasks efficiently and effectively with minimal error.
• Able to establish, maintain, and follow through on priorities despite frequent interruptions, changes, and unexpected stresses.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar role, such as host, receptionist, or customer service representative is highly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage offerings is beneficial for providing recommendations to guests.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and Seating Guests: Welcome guests with a warm smile and friendly demeanor as they arrive. Escort guests to their tables and provide them with menus as appropriate for the service period.
• Reservation Management: Manage reservations through the booking system, ensuring accurate seating arrangements and timely communication with guests.
• Communication Liaison: Function as a communication hub between guests and staff, relaying special requests or preferences to the right team members and/or departments.
• Maintaining Waitlist: Manage the waitlist during peak hours, estimating wait times accurately and keeping guests informed of their status.
• Assisting Guests: Assist guests as needed, including answering questions about the menu, offering recommendations, and addressing concerns or complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
• Coordinating with Servers: Coordinate with servers to ensure a smooth transition between seating and service, communicating any special requests or requirements from guests.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Keep the host stand and Main House Commons clean and organized at all times, including ensuring menus are wiped down and sanitized regularly.

Benefits

• Up to 4 weeks of paid time off
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Complimentary meal during each shift
• Affordable on-site housing may be available for qualified candidates, depending on availability.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employer contributions toward medical coverage
• Employer contributions toward dental coverage
• Employer contributions toward vision coverage
• Free vision insurance
• Free life insurance
• Friends & Family discount rates
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates, depending on availability.

What This Job Offers

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