F&B HOSTESS

Grand Beach Suites Hotel•Surfside, FL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hostess is primarily responsible for managing floor flow and handling reservation bookings. This role includes greeting and seating guests while following food and beverage standards to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Ability to work as part of a dynamic team to consistently deliver a quality product
Customer Service experience
Ability to communicate in English, additional languages a plus.
Basic knowledge of food and beverage items
Excellent telephone voice and communication skills, both written and oral
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to handle a fast paced environment
Must be organized and detail oriented
Tolerance of all cultures
Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Able to handle objects, reach with arms and hands, stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time; Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance, pull, bend, stoop, and perform upward reaching for an extended period of time

Nice To Haves

additional languages a plus

Responsibilities

Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform
Answer telephones within 1 ring
Take reservations as required ensuring accuracy
Ensure that special requests are accommodated
Maintain the cleanliness of workstation
Ensure that all menu folders and inserts are clean and current.
Maintain inventory of menus and inserts
Ensure that all guest supplies are filled. Order and maintain the guest supply inventory
Complete the floor plan and assign servers stations on a daily basis upon the approval of the manager
Be familiar with the menus of restaurant, bars, and room service
Ability to describe the style of cuisine and dictate the hours of operation
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company asset
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to Grand Beach Hotel standards, anticipate and address guests` service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation
Speak with others using clear and professional language
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance
Consistently maintain a positive attitude
Encourage a positive attitude among Team Members
Anticipate needs, demonstrating sensitivity and responsiveness, ensuring complete satisfaction
Perform all duties in a timely and professional manner
Maintain behavior consistent with sexual harassment/hostile work environment policy dictated in the Team Member handbook
Reports to work as scheduled, in proper uniform, in accordance with the company’s personal appearance standards
Applies excellent guest relations skills when interacting with guests
Observes hotel telephone etiquette, message, and call handling procedures
Special projects and duties as assigned
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow Team Members
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards