Host / Hostess (Part Time), Breakfast Buffet at Water's Edge - Hilton Waikoloa Village

The Hilton Waikoloa Village located on the stunning scenic Kohala Coast is where our Team Members love being a part of our award-winning culture. From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program. In addition, you will find our Aloha Spirit throughout every corner of our property. The team is currently seeking a Host to join our amazing breakfast staff where we know that you’ll love being a part of Hilton that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list!

A Restaurant Host / Hostess is responsible for greeting and escorting guests to tables in the restaurant, monitoring the restaurant and all staff, maintaining a courteous and efficient operation of the dining room to ensure guest satisfaction. Big Island Breakfast Host / Hostess will be responsible for answering guests’ calls and taking food orders accurately and in a helpful, friendly and courteous manner. This position is also responsible for entering orders into a computerized system and settles checks.

Schedule : Availability from 6 : 30am – 11 : 30am required, including weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Wage : The hourly rate for this position is $20.94-$20.94 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

What will I be doing?

A Restaurant Host / Hostess is responsible for greeting and escorting guests to tables in the restaurant, monitoring the restaurant and all staff, maintaining a courteous and efficient operation of the dining room to ensure guest satisfaction. Dona & Toni’s Host / Hostess will be responsible for answering guests’ calls and taking food orders accurately and in a helpful, friendly and courteous manner. This position is also responsible for entering orders into a computerized system and settles checks. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.
• Read, maintain and make daily entries in the logbook to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
• Maintain proper set-up of dining room and enforce uniform and grooming standards of all service personnel on a daily basis. Assign stations to service staff.
• Conduct daily "roll call meetings" to keep staff informed of current promotions, daily specials, guest comments, daily events and pertinent memos.
• Receive, record and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
• Perform opening and closing duties. Assist others with side work to include cleaning, stocking, and folding napkins.
• Mornings, Weekends and Holidays Required

What are we looking for?

EXPERIENCE

Restaurant greeter experience preferred.

GROOMING

All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values :

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes :

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!