Santa Monica Proper is looking for a Host for our Lobby Lounge. A seamless merger of historic retrofit and new construction, the 271-room Santa Monica Proper Hotel features interior design by international style icon Kelly Wearstler, multiple dining options by local area culinary stars, a rooftop lounge and swimming pool, and 16,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
The Host will provide excellent customer service by creating a personable and memorable experience for guests.
Job Overview
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, while seating them in a timely manner
- Manage seating between stations to ensure balance in workload for wait staff
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
- Answer telephones and schedule reservations using appropriate phone etiquette
- Learn Calabra food and beverage menus
- Ensure a clean and organized front of the house environment
Qualifications

- Midday and PM availability
- Display a desire to exceed expectations with every interaction
- Able to work under pressure
- Dependable and detail-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- Work flexible schedules and willing and able to work shift duties that may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Collaborate with Colleagues cross-departmentally
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
- Work cohesively with Colleagues as part of a team
Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.
Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.
Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.