Restaurant Host/ess (Full-Time)

Four Seasons•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis seeks a Restaurant Host to join our talented team! Be a part of Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis where we foster connection, celebrate character and develop craftsmanship. Join our uniquely-talented team, and we will support you in doing your best work. Whether’s inspired by our culture, incomparable views of the Mississippi River or two-time James Beard Award-winning native Minnesotan chef, discover why your future is here. Our Riva/Nordic Village restaurant is a seasonal outlet operating as Riva Terrace Restaurant & Bar in the spring and summer months and Nordic Village during the late fall and winter months. Season-to-season, this restaurant is operated by the same passionate team, out of the same remarkable space, but offers uniquely different dining experiences reflective of the beloved change of seasons in Minnesota.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience
Six to twelve months of restaurant, food and beverage, or equivalent experience is required
Working knowledge of the restaurant aspect of Four Seasons services, policies or operations and general knowledge of the hotel (working knowledge generally learned on the job)
Ability to operate computer equipment and the reservations system
Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Greet and seat guests while coordinating guest reservations and responding to inquiries in an efficient, courteous and professional manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.
Seat guests promptly at a table pre-set for the number in the party and according to guest preference.
Set up host/hostess stand, review guest reservation book, and make recommendations as to the set-up of the room, maintain a station chart and cover count for the restaurant while recognizing the maximum workload capacity of each server in order to meet Four Seasons Service standards.
Answer telephones according to Four Seasons standards and take guest reservations or provide information regarding the restaurant or any other hotel service.
Anticipate the needs of guests, respond accordingly to guest inquiries or problems, and recognize regular guests by name and utilize the guest’s name consistently.
Inspect and maintain daily menus to ensure quality, condition and appearance while developing a complete working knowledge of all menu items and daily specials.
Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.