What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Host for Meeting at Market position at The Charlston Place?
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.
Our Values
Own Your Integrity Deliver Grace Strive For Well-being
Act With Compassion Serve With Excellence Embrace Humility
Position Summary:
The primary role of the Meeting at Market Server is to ensure all guests are greeted and served in a friendly and courteous manner using appropriate procedures, in accordance with The Charleston Place. While no job description can possibly provide a comprehensive list of job duties, the following is a summary of the major responsibilities for the position.
Our Values
Own Your Integrity Deliver Grace Strive For Well-being
Act With Compassion Serve With Excellence Embrace Humility
Position Summary:
The primary role of the Meeting at Market Server is to ensure all guests are greeted and served in a friendly and courteous manner using appropriate procedures, in accordance with The Charleston Place. While no job description can possibly provide a comprehensive list of job duties, the following is a summary of the major responsibilities for the position.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist servers during meal period.
- Provide a strong sense of welcome; greet all guests in a genuinely friendly warm manner, using
- names when possible.
- Be thoroughly familiar with all Meeting at Market menu items, ingredients, specials, beverages, etc.
- Stock needed supplies in side stands.
- Polish silverware and glassware.
- Pick up clean linen; return dirty linen.
- Buss and set tables.
- Refill pitchers during meal period.
- Refill guests' glasses when necessary.
- 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 of Orient-Express
- Hotels, Charleston Place Hotel and its Hotel Human Resources Department.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of all guest and general hotel information.
- Assist in other areas as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
- Additional foreign language skills a plus.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Must be able to lift equipment, supplies, etc. of at least 30 pounds.
- Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
- The role may require extended periods of time on your feet, especially during peak hotel hours or events.
- Clear vision is important for reading reports, analyzing data, and overseeing (enter department) activities.
- Good hearing is necessary for effective communication with colleagues, guests, and stakeholders.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Why work at The Charleston Place:
- 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
The Charleston Place participates in E-Verify
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BHC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.