Host

OVERVIEW:

The Host/ess of a restaurant makes the first impression to the guest and sets the standard for the rest of their experience. As the Host/ess, you will exercise good public and customer relations skills at all times, take initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner and, if it gets a little busy, you will provide accurate wait time estimates. You will seat guests, spiel featured menu items and take initial drink orders when necessary. You will also answer phones and schedule reservations with large parties or direct guests to the online reservation system. Maintaining an organized front-of-house environment is important, so you will keep things tidy and in order throughout your shift.

THE POSSIBILITIES:

Have you ever had a job where you left better than you started? That’s life at The Westin Nashville where more than half of associates move into second, third, or more roles with us. Where most companies measure performance, we also measure and reward potential. Career Development is not just a buzz word, it’s our way of doing business. And career development doesn’t stop at the door. Millions have found a lifetime of opportunity and growth in the hospitality industry. Who knows, before you know it you are managing your own hotel/restaurant or owning it. Whether you stay with us, or grow beyond us, your leader will be right there with you, cheering you on.

Now, we also know you are more than just the sum of what you do at work. That’s why when it comes to benefits and perks, we think about the whole person, the total you, and offer benefits which are flexible and able to meet your individual needs.

Some reasons people really like working here: 

• Parking: Full-Time associates – FREE
• Associate Meals – FREE
• Our Associates get Travel Discounts on hotels at nearly 8,000 Marriott properties worldwide including rooms and meals
• Discounts on Rental Cars, other popular hotels, and hotel alternatives
• Discounts on tickets to concerts, Theme Parks, and other attractions
• Discounts on Car and Computer Purchases
• But you don’t need to go anywhere to have a great time. We host Associate Recognition events, celebrations, and parties year-round.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet guests and determine the number in their party.
• Seat guests by finding a clean, available table; pulling out chairs; placing clean/current menu in front of guest, etc.
• Guide guests through the dining rooms and provide any needed assistance.
• Move and arrange tables, chairs, and settings and organize seating for groups with special needs.
• Ensure place settings are appropriate and each guest has a napkin, clean silverware, and any other item that is part of the standard place setting.
• Check menus to ensure they are current, clean, plentiful, and wrinkle-free.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
• Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well-being of guests.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Comply with quality assurance standards.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; wear nametag; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Have access to reliable transportation and follow attendance policy
• Respond to any reasonable task assigned by Food and Beverage leadership.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Notify Loss Prevention/Security of any reports of theft.
• All other duties as assigned.
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DEI and ESG:

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It starts with a culture of acceptance and continues with the hard work of going beyond lip service. It includes outreach and education, and most importantly action. You can feel proud to know you are joining a company which understands the importance of its responsibility and the decisions we make have been and will continue to be the greater environmental and societal impact in mind.

OTHER:
 
 Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled mandatory training sessions and meetings is required.
 
 Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with policies and procedures for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities.
 
 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. 

FSLA:  Non - Exempt  

Reports To: Food & Beverage Manager