What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food & Beverage Host position at Ahern Hotel?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Food & Beverage Host courteously greets and escorts guests to tables, assists in seating, keeps the outlet clean, and prepares the outlet for service. The Host follows pre-determined service standards to ensure a positive guest dining experience at a level consistent with an upscale dining environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide exceptional guest service at all times.
- Greet the guest with a smile in an upbeat and positive manner (use their name if known).
- Multi-tasking in dealing with ringing phones (must answer within 3 rings) while providing excellent guest service to restaurant guests.
- Escort guests to tables and assist guests with chairs, add or remove set-ups to reflect the number of guests dining. Make sure to assist guests with children and/or disabilities to ensure the guest is comfortable.
- Provide guests with menus and information about the service team such as who their server will be.
- Communicate with the server if seating a table that is outside of their assigned station to ensure continuous exceptional guest service.
- Inspect tables, stations and floors ensuring that all set ups meet the department standards. Check throughout meal period. Relay deficiencies to respective personnel and follow up on corrections.
- Inspect and maintain the condition and cleanliness of menus to ensure an appropriate amount of menus are available for use in the outlet.
- Extend courteous departures as guests leave by expressing gratitude for their business and invite them to return.
- Knowledgeable of menu items, including details of wines included on the wine list and any specials that we may be running.
- Resolves guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction or, if unable to resolve, contact the Manager to handle issue(s).
- Remain familiar with hotel services and local activities in order to respond to guest inquiries.
- Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all Departmental policies, procedures and service standards.
- Assists Food Servers, if needed, in delivering alcoholic beverages to the guests or assist bussers in setting the table for the correct number of guests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum six months previous experience performing same or similar job duties preferred.
- Minimum six months previous experience working in an upscale dining environment preferred.
- Experience providing high-touch guest service expected in an upscale room environment.
- Previous experience exercising sound judgment when dealing with difficult guest situations.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both in written and verbal forms.
- At least 18 years of age.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Walking or standing up to 100% of the time, including movement on slippery and/or narrow surfaces.
- Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity 75% of the time.
- Vision, hearing, speaking and literacy (critical).
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Comply with the brand and hygiene policies.
Ahern Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel and event venue in Las Vegas, Nevada. Acquired in 2019, it is located near the Las Vegas Strip.
Pay: Starting at $14 / hour
Pay:
- Tips
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime, parttime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Monday to Friday
- Holidays
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
Salary : $14