The Charleston Place - Charleston, SC

posted 27 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Charleston, SC

About the position

We believe that hospitality is a transformative art - that this 'place' can do more than inspire and nurture its guests, team, and partners. It can inspire an entire city, country, and world. By captivating the hearts and imaginations of a new generation with renewed passion, purpose, and intention, we're building a hospitality company and place that celebrates humanity. Where we can be a source of hope, care, and delight. Where people are inspired to be the best version of themselves - kinder, more open, and more gracious. And, that we have the power to carry that spirit with us into our hearts, lives, communities, and everywhere we go.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a strong sense of welcome; greet all guests in a genuinely friendly warm manner, using guests' names when possible.
  • Seat guests using the rotation sheet when Host Person and Manager or Supervisor are busy.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with all Meeting and Market menu items, ingredients, specials, beverages, etc.
  • Take guests' orders, using upselling and suggestive selling.
  • Complete station set-up, breakdown and side work.
  • Constantly check tables and side stands during shift.
  • Ensure service to all guests follows established standards, is consistent, efficient and courteous.
  • Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
  • Maintain knowledge of hotel features/ services, outlets, hours of operation, etc.
  • Practice emergency procedures in compliance with hotel/ company standards; react and assist in hotel emergency situations as needed.
  • Be an ambassador of the hotel and the company at all times, in and out of the work place.
  • Observe standards for the department in image, appearance, and grooming; properly represent the company and the profession to outside organizations and the community.
  • Be knowledgeable of, implement, communicate, and comply with policies The Charleston Place Hotel and its People and Culture Department.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of all guests and general hotel information.
  • Assist in other areas as needed.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate in English with hotel guests, suppliers, and colleagues to their understanding.
  • Ability to provide friendly, efficient and courteous service to guests.
  • Ability to access, input and retrieve information on the computer system. Ability to memorize menus.
  • Ability to handle the stress inherent in interacting with co-employees and resolving guests' problems.
  • Ability work under pressure, be organized, self-motivated and work well with others. Strong positive attitude and ability to initiate light conversation with guests.
  • Knowledge of hotel property and operating hours of each guest service area. Basic knowledge of Charleston and surrounding areas.
  • Ability to provide legible communication.
  • Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
  • Ability to work effectively and relate well with senior management, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the hotel.
  • Understanding of the luxury hotel and fine dining environment. Additional foreign language skills a plus.

Benefits

  • Enjoy free meals in our employee café
  • Paid Time Off based on hours worked, up to 16 days in your first year
  • 8 Paid Public Holidays
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Up to 4.5% Company Match - Retirement Savings Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Colleague Commuter Benefit
  • Hotel discounts at Spa and Dining Outlets
  • Friends & Family Hotel Room Discounts
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