What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host/Hostess - Orchid Lounge (Part-Time) position at Loews Hotels & Co?
At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.
Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture.
Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?
Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
About Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Join the ‘ohana’ at our island paradise that celebrates the Golden Age of Travel, and the adventures of island-hopping through the South Pacific.
Job Specific
Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture.
Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?
- We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
- We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
- We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
- We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
- We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
- We care for you, just as we care for others.
Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
About Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Join the ‘ohana’ at our island paradise that celebrates the Golden Age of Travel, and the adventures of island-hopping through the South Pacific.
Job Specific
- Supervises restaurant activities in absence of Manager
- Controls Reservation Book, accepts reservations and enters them accurately into the record
- Maintains guest history files and uses information to enhance repeat guests experience
- Assigns work stations and pre-meal side work, inspects dining room and service areas to ensure completion of all tasks prior to start of meal period
- Maintains guest records to; record arrival, cover count, seat assignment, turnover, availability
- Inspects menus to ensure cleanliness and acceptability
- Greets guests in a polite professional manner
- Determines guest needs, verifies table availability, assigns appropriate table for seating
- Guides guests to appropriate table
- Assists guests with seating, and presents menu
- Ensures removal of unnecessary place settings at occupied tables
- Notifies server of guest seating, and communicates any special needs or requests
- Inspects dining room appearance constantly, assigns correction of deficiencies to appropriate team member
- Monitors dining room activity, assists Servers and Assistants as needed to ensure performance to standard
- Assigns post meal side work, inspects dining room and service areas to ensure completion of all tasks
- Other duties as assigned
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
- Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team members
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
- Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
- Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
- Recycles whenever possible
- Remains current with hotel information and changes
- Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
- Host/Hostess experience preferred.
- Proven experience working in high-volume Food and Beverage operations preferred.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent guest service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally with team members, leaders and guests required.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.