What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revere Hotel Rooftop Host/Hostess - Seasonal position at Merritt Hospitality, LLC?
About Us
Revere Hotel Boston Common is shaped by the local culture and rebellious, independent spirit fueling Boston since its founding. We are an independent property part of the Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. Highly engaged, dynamic, innovative team members are what brings us all together. We get excited to share the story of Paul Revere's ride and discuss the rich history of Boston. Why choose to work for an independent? Every experience is expected to be crafted, yet never scripted. We offer health, dental, vision, wellness incentives, employee discounts on a variety of goods with You Decide, paid time-off programs and more! Are you excited yet? Apply now!Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
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Overview
The host or hostess is the critical first impression of the restaurant, and therefore is empowered to create memorable guest experiences.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials.
Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, and providing positive and proactive solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
Compensation
Salary Range: $28.30 - $28.30 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoBenefits
HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Applicants in Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled