Restaurant Host

Hotel Covington • Covington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Covington is looking for an experienced and passionate Host to join the food and beverage department at Hotel Covington. Hotel Covington embodies the transformation of a celebrated, century-old building into a modern luxury hotel. As the first of its genre in the market, Hotel Covington appeals to business and leisure travelers accustomed to upscale hotels in primary markets seeking an authentic and locally influenced experience. The hotel draws inspiration from the local culture and cultivates a following through a sense of civic pride and exciting food & beverage along with our addition, North by Hotel Covington.

Requirements

• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• Must have a high school education or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of food and beverage experience
• Great wine and food knowledge
• Able to work alone without direct supervision
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possible for one hour or more

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Set up the host/hostess stand, review reservations and make recommendations as to the setup of the room
• Open the restaurant for business at the prescribed time each shift
• Inspect the cleanliness of each section of the dining room and the private dining rooms and make necessary improvements as well as check each table prior to opening to ensure its proper set
• Pick up the daily menus and insert them properly in their covers. Inspect every menu and list to ensure their condition and appearance
• Develop a complete working knowledge of the menus, menu ingredients and what is unavailable for the day
• Assign seating, taking into account service standards
• Know the server stations, their daily assignments, their personal timing patterns and their maximum workload capacity
• Maintain a station chart and cover count for the restaurant
• Answer telephones according to hotel standard and take reservations or provide information regarding the restaurant or any other hotel service
• Balance and close shift properly
• Serve and clear food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional manner
• Utilize the hotel’s computer system ringing up sales, printing checks, closing checks and completing closing readings
• Carry trays, bus and reset tables with linen, china, glass and silver
• Complete side work assigned by manager
• Follow the established procedures to ensure knowledgeable, correct and efficient order taking, may act as a Room Service order taker and cashier
• Record all guest charges, gratuities and cash transactions accurately
• Demonstrate high degree of drive and determination
• Constantly recommend service and product improvement to better the operation
• Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times
• Attend all required meetings
• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures
• Properly handle and report associate and guest accidents
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental polices/service procedures/standards
• Assist with responsibilities and duties in other departments and as assigned by management
• Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climate
• Partake in a positive work ethic and surrounding environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED