POSITION SUMMARY
The Grand Bar and Lounge Host is a critical element in the success of our service program at Soho Grand Hotel. The Host provides the first and last guest interaction associated with guests. The goal of the Host is to make all guests feel welcome and important. Every guest must be immediately acknowledged with a cheerful and gracious greeting, and every departing guest should receive the same salutation. Repeat guests, friends of the house and VIP should be recognized by the host team member upon arrival.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the guest experience, welcome and listen to guest preferences in order to ensure guest satisfaction
- Provide genuine, professional service as defined by Soho Grand’s Service Culture. Follow through with guest requests; ensure service is timely, accurate and maintains a high
- service standard
- Maintain a meticulously clean / organized workspace, in accordance with look book standards set, and inventory par levels
- Through understanding and ability to implement furniture look book guidelines
- Maintain and exceed DOH standards
- Ensure that specified amount of menus and wine lists are available and in good condition for each meal period
- Ensure that the Host stand is clean, organized and stocked with designated supplies
- Manage the Resy reservation system. Ensuring all information entered is accurate, complete and has been approved by management
- Monitors table status throughout service to improve timing and table turn over
- Answer phone within 3 rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette
- Take record and confirm restaurant reservations / cancellations in accordance with departmental standards
- Communicate reservation report and last seating with Kitchen & Chef
- Anticipate heavy business times and organize procedures to handle extended waiting lines
- Monitor and ensure that all tables are cleared and reset according to department procedures
- Assist Restaurant staff with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guests
- Receive room service orders over the phone and enter them into the POS system
- Follow safety guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of experience working in high volume & fine dining environmentExcellent in guest service, phone etiquette and the ability to maintain professional service during peak periodsKnowledge of food and all allergies related to food and beverageExperience maintaining DOH standards above and beyond what is expectedFluency in English both verbal and non-verbalHave the ability to reach, bend, stoop, climb up and down stairs, carry multiple objectsABILITY TO
Excel in all guest service opportunities. Anticipate and understand guest’s service needsEnsure the work area is properly set for service, as directed by managementMaintain DOH standards throughout shift and a clean workspaceDeep clean work spaces during downtime and before checking out on every shiftMaintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel dataWORK ENVIRONMENT
Food & Beverage outlets and Kitchen areasStanding for prolonged periods of timeUnder variable temperature conditionsUnder variable noise levelsAround chemicals