Restaurant Host

Salamander Employer DC, LLC•Washington, DC

5d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We look for people who are passionate about service and have a hunger for learning new skills. We believe in the power of teamwork and the professional development of our team members. With our employees being our greatest assets, we are committed to providing competitive wages and benefits, the best training, a safe and enjoyable work environment along with many opportunities for advancement to ensure a very rewarding career. We take great pride in our dedicated and diverse team of employees. All professionals at Salamander Collection live by our Vision, Brand Promise, and Core Values. We specialize in the management of Four and Five-Star luxury hotels, resorts and fine food establishments. If your outside interests include golf, tennis, spa, beach, water sports, equestrian, shopping or just relaxation, we have the employee discounts to match.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent required
One-year related food and beverage or customer service experience required
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear.
Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Able to see differences in widths and lengths of lines such as those on graphs.

Nice To Haves

Luxury Hospitality experience preferred

Responsibilities

Accept dining reservations and arrange parties or special requests.
Assists the manager on duty in assigning station/table arrangement and reservation assignments.
Greets guests, escorts them to tables, and provides menus.
Resolves any customer issues as necessary
Assist in coordinating activities of dining room personnel to ensure prompt and courteous service to patrons.
Inspects dining room serving stations for neatness and cleanliness, and checks menus to ensure that they are cleaned and updated on a regular basis.
Presents menu, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food and service; as well as review any featured menu items
Conclude the guest’s experience by thanking them for their visit and welcoming their return upon exit.
Other duties may be assigned as business demands