The Handle Bar Restaurant Host
About The Position
The Handle Bar Restaurant Host position at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole is responsible for creating a refined first impression for guests, managing reservations, coordinating guest flow, and ensuring smooth dining operations. This role requires clear communication with servers and kitchen staff, maintaining an organized host stand, accommodating special requests, and upholding brand standards in a high-pressure environment. The host will also handle guest inquiries, monitor dining room capacity, and assist with stocking and cleaning as needed. The ideal candidate will have a confident, outgoing personality, excellent personal presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant.
Requirements
- Ability to operate a cash register POS system and Microsoft based computer systems such as Open Table.
- Fluent English
- Pleasant phone demeanor.
- experience in a fast-paced high-end restaurant.
- Ability to push, pull or lift up to 50lbs.
- Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate will have a confident outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any request.
- Candidates must have excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Greeted guests with warmth and professionalism, creating a refined first impression aligned with fine dining standards
- Managed reservations using OpenTable/Resy, ensuring accurate seating and minimal wait times
- Coordinated guest flow with management and service staff to maintain smooth dining operations
- Communicated clearly with servers and kitchen staff regarding table status, special requests, and pacing
- Maintained an organized and elegant host stand and entrance area at all times
- Accommodated VIPs, special occasions, and guest preferences with discretion and attention to detail
- Handled guest inquiries, modifications, and concerns with poise and a solutions-oriented mindset
- Monitored dining room capacity to maximize efficiency while preserving an upscale guest experience
- Upheld brand standards, dress code, and hospitality etiquette in a high-pressure environment
- Clearly communicate with servers, other restaurant employees and supervisors/management regarding regular service, special requests, service issues, and any other important information.
- Move tables and chairs throughout the restaurant as needed.
- Anticipate the needs of guest's and co-workers instantaneously
- Stocking items for restaurant and cleaning on an as need basis
Benefits
- Discounted housing available
- Employee Travel Program!
- Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family
- 5 Weeks PTO
- Retail, spa and F&B discounts
- Free Employee Cafeteria meals
- Free uniform dry cleaning
- Discounted/transferable ski passes
- Free ski storage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
