What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host - Texas Live! position at Texas Live!?
Texas Live!, a partnership between The Cordish Companies and the Texas Rangers, is a dynamic $250 million world-class dining, entertainment and hospitality district nestled between the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Park and the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium in the heart of Arlington, TX. The project is part of a greater $1.25 billion vision for the Arlington stadium district that features a new Rangers ballpark; 200,000 square feet of best-in-class restaurants, retail and entertainment venues; a full-service 300-room convention hotel; 35,000 square feet of meeting/convention space; and a 5,000-capacity outdoor event pavilion.
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.