Restaurant Host / Hostess | Gold Cup Wine Bar

Be the first impression of excellence. Join Salamander Middleburg, a Triple Five-Star luxury resort, where exceptional dining experiences begin with gracious hospitality and a warm welcome.

Gold Cup Wine Bar is a sophisticated dining venue known for its relaxed elegance, Virginia wines, handcrafted cocktails, and seasonal cuisine. We are seeking a friendly, polished, and service-focused Host/Hostess who enjoys engaging with guests and creating memorable dining experiences.

The Restaurant Host/Hostess is responsible for welcoming guests, managing reservations, coordinating seating, and ensuring a smooth flow of the dining room. This role is essential in setting the tone for the guest experience through professionalism, organization, and genuine hospitality.

• Warmly greet guests and escort them to their tables
• Manage reservations and dining room seating flow
• Coordinate table assignments with restaurant leadership
• Assist in maintaining an organized and professional host stand
• Present menus and communicate daily specials when needed
• Monitor dining room activity to support service efficiency
• Assist with guest requests and resolve minor service concerns
• Support team operations including light side work when needed
• Thank guests upon departure and invite them to return
• Maintain Forbes Five-Star service standards at all times

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous restaurant or customer service experience preferred
• Strong communication and guest service skills
• Professional appearance and positive attitude
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Full-time availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible for Full-Time and Part-Time)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company paid holidays
• Free daily employee meals
• Employee, friends, and family room discounts at Salamander properties
• Discounts on dining, spa, retail and resort amenities
• Career growth opportunities within Salamander Collection
• Work in a Forbes Five-Star luxury hospitality environment

Salamander Middleburg is proud to hold Triple Five-Star Forbes recognition for Hotel, Spa, and Restaurant excellence. Our team of Service Professionals is dedicated to delivering world-class hospitality in one of the most respected luxury resort environments in the country.

If you enjoy working with people, take pride in hospitality, and want to build your career in luxury dining, we invite you to apply.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.