Host - Benne's/Peninsula Grill

About Us

The Yarrow Group is a collection of independently spirited and branded hotels focused on remarkable hospitality™. We see every day as an opportunity to enrich the lives of our employees, guests, and communities. Our vision, mission, values and commitments are at the core of every decision we make and every person we hire. No heroes, no egos–just a diverse group of individuals with solid relationships built on a foundation of trust that honors our employees, guests, and investors.

Our Values

We Engage and We Listen

We Care and We Own

We Provide and We Ensure

We Appreciate and We have Fun

JOB OVERVIEW 

As the first point of contact for our guests, you will play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional dining experience, ensuring our guests feel welcome, valued, and well taken care of. The ideal candidate will be professional, friendly, and efficient, with a passion for fine dining and customer service excellence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Guest Reception: Greet and welcome guests with warmth and professionalism, creating a memorable first impression of the restaurant.
• Seating Management: Manage reservations and efficiently assign guests to tables, considering preferences, dining flow, and ensuring timely seating.
• Reservation Handling: Take and confirm reservations over the phone, email, and online platforms, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Guest Assistance: Answer guest inquiries regarding the menu, wine list, and restaurant policies, offering helpful recommendations and assisting with special requests.
• Waitlist Management: Maintain an organized waitlist, ensuring guests are informed of estimated wait times and offering a pleasant waiting experience.
• Maintain Cleanliness & Organization: Ensure the front-of-house areas (host station, lobby, etc.) are neat, tidy, and presentable at all times.
• Coordination with Staff: Communicate effectively with servers, managers, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth guest flow and exceptional service.
• Upselling & Promotions: Promote specials, events, or offers to guests and assist in enhancing the overall dining experience.
• Problem Resolution: Address guest concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive resolution while maintaining the high standards of the restaurant.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous experience in a fine dining or upscale hospitality environment preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Knowledge of restaurant reservation systems (e.g., OpenTable) is a plus

• Passion for delivering outstanding customer service

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands & work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, feel, or finger; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development