What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host - Bally position at Ballpark Village?
Bally's is the central gathering place and entertainment plaza of Ballpark Village with two levels and 20,000 square feet of entertainment market space. With a world-class audio and video presentation spanning over 1,200 sq ft of HDTV, including a 40 foot LED, St. Louis sports fans get one of the best sports-viewing experiences in the country. This is the place to be year round with a 100 foot long retractable glass roof, one of the largest of its kind in the country, fans can enjoy the nice weather during warmer months. The venue includes, a stage for live concerts and performances, LED ribbon boards circling the entire space, a 200 seat restaurant and VIP lounge area.
Host Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Answers the phones and taking messages/reservations.
- Maintaining an accurate wait when necessary.
- Welcoming guests when they arrive to venue and bidding goodbye as they leave to create a lasting positive experience.
- Greet guests in a friendly and upbeat manner and smile to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Communicate effectively with all guests.
- Communicate problems to management immediately.
- Coordinate seating arrangements to provide fast and courteous service to guests.
- Occasional bussing of tables when needed to expedite efficient seating of waiting guests.
- Anticipate needs of scheduled special parties.
Host Qualifications
- At least one year of experience with customer service and/or hosting.
- Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the venue, the brand and the Company.
- Reading and writing abilities are frequently utilized, often when recording and reviewing reservations and table assignment system.
- Must be able to read, review and understand seating charts.
- Basic mathematical skills are used frequently.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
The Host position requires the ability to perform the following:
- Strong ability to provide attention to detail.
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Handling objects (including food and utensils), products, speaking over and operating phones.
- Standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
- Must be able to stay in one location at either the entrance or exit of the venue for long periods of time and safely/efficiently move about the entire facility.