What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host position at Le Meridien St Louis Clayton?
Are you passionate about hospitality? Do you enjoy creating one-of-a-kind dining experiences? Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is looking for a hospitality focused host to join our team.
With Crescent Hotels & Resorts you have an opportunity to elevate your career and shine bright with a company who cares? Benefits include union medical, dental, and vision insurance, pension, free parking and world-wide travel discounts with paid time off to enjoy them!
If you are looking for a place to bring your talents, Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is the place you belong!
JOB OVERVIEW:
As a host at Café la Vie you will primarily be responsible for greeting and escorting guests to tables in the restaurant or pool deck, while maintaining a courteous and efficient operation to ensure guest satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Meet and greet guests as they arrive, explain restaurant concept, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.
- Read, maintain and make daily entries in the log book to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
- Maintain proper set-up of dining room.
- Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
- Assist in the overall function and success of restaurant. Tasks may include bussing tables, running food, and taking/delivering in-room dining orders
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Positive Attitude with a team first mentality
- Ability to maintain high levels of professionalism; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of situation.
- Ability to manage difficult or emotional customers or situations; includes ability to respond promptly to guest requests
- Basic knowledge of food & beverage or a passion for learning
- Experience with MICROS preferred
- Experience with OpenTable preferred
- Ability to stand for long periods time and push-pull up to 25 lbs
