Restaurant Host (Part time)

AccorHotel • Washington, DC

13h • $29

About The Position

As a host, you are responsible for managing the guest reception and seating process within the restaurant. You ensure a warm and professional welcome, maintains efficient seating flow, and support the front-of-house team in delivering outstanding guest experiences. What you will be doing: Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service Greet and welcome guests warmly and professionally upon arrival, creating a positive first impression and setting the tone for their dining experience Manage guest reservations, waitlists and seating assignments efficiently to optimize table turnover and minimize wait times Coordinate closely with front-of-house team, including servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth guest flow Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host station, entrance area and restaurant to ensure an inviting environment Assist servers with food delivery, clearing tables, setting up tables and replenish items Assist with other front-of-house duties as assigned to ensure overall operational efficiency Follow hotel policies, procedures and service standards Other duties as assigned Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to: Frequent standing and walking throughout shift Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 25lbs

Requirements

• Previous food & beverage experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Greet and welcome guests warmly and professionally upon arrival, creating a positive first impression and setting the tone for their dining experience
• Manage guest reservations, waitlists and seating assignments efficiently to optimize table turnover and minimize wait times
• Coordinate closely with front-of-house team, including servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth guest flow
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host station, entrance area and restaurant to ensure an inviting environment
• Assist servers with food delivery, clearing tables, setting up tables and replenish items
• Assist with other front-of-house duties as assigned to ensure overall operational efficiency
• Follow hotel policies, procedures and service standards
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

What This Job Offers

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