VIP Host (Event Entry & Guest Experience)

The Park at 14th•Alexandria, VA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park at 14th is seeking a polished, personable, and detail-oriented VIP Host to manage guest arrival and entry operations for our nightlife and special events. This role is essential to delivering the standard of unreasonable hospitality The Park is known for. From the moment guests arrive, the VIP Host ensures a seamless, elevated experience for everyone — especially high-profile and VIP guests. This is a guest-facing, fast-paced role requiring discretion, professionalism, and a strong presence at the front door.

Requirements

Prior experience in high-end nightlife, hospitality, or VIP guest services strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — confident and composed, with a smile, in high-energy settings
Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion when working with high-profile guests
Able to multitask and adapt quickly to changing guest lists or event flow
Comfortable with digital check-in tools, ticket scanning, guest list software, and payment systems
Ability to work evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Comfortable with ticket scanning systems, cover tracking, and digital payments
Able to troubleshoot crowd flow and adjust check-in setups quickly and calmly
Professional appearance, strong communication skills, and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

Welcome guests warmly and manage entry with confidence, charisma, and professionalism
Personally greet VIP clients, special guests, and high-profile attendees with discretion and care
Confirm guest names on VIP lists and reservation manifests
Manage guest access through scanning tickets, checking lists, and verifying credentials
Oversee wristband distribution, age verification, and tiered access based on event setup
Track and report attendance, particularly during high-volume or multi-event evenings
Collaborate with security, hosts, and managers to manage line flow and door operations
Coordinate VIP or bottle service check-ins with internal staff
Maintain a refined appearance and welcoming front-of-house presence
Ensure line flow and front entry area reflect the high standards of The Park experience
Adapt quickly to event-specific needs (Skip the Line access, early arrivals, multiple event layers)