Are you passionate about hospitality? Do you enjoy creating one-of-a-kind dining experiences? Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is looking for a hospitality focused host to join our team.

With Crescent Hotels & Resorts you have an opportunity to elevate your career and shine bright with a company who cares? Benefits include union medical, dental, and vision insurance, pension, free parking and world-wide travel discounts with paid time off to enjoy them!

If you are looking for a place to bring your talents, Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is the place you belong!

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a host at Café la Vie you will primarily be responsible for greeting and escorting guests to tables in the restaurant or pool deck, while maintaining a courteous and efficient operation to ensure guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive, explain restaurant concept, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.
• Read, maintain and make daily entries in the log book to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
• Maintain proper set-up of dining room.
• Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
• Assist in the overall function and success of restaurant. Tasks may include bussing tables, running food, and taking/delivering in-room dining orders
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Positive Attitude with a team first mentality
• Ability to maintain high levels of professionalism; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of situation.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customers or situations; includes ability to respond promptly to guest requests
• Basic knowledge of food & beverage or a passion for learning
• Experience with MICROS preferred
• Experience with OpenTable preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods time and push-pull up to 25 lbs