Property Description

The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter (previously Hotel Solamar) is the brand's first city-center location on the West Coast, and seamlessly blends the excitement of a metropolitan oasis with the carefree feeling of the islands. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, just blocks from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, Margaritaville features 235 guest rooms as well as signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts.

LandShark Bar & Grill is our 3 meal restaurant with garage style doors opening to the corners of 6th and J St. Serving guest favorites like the signature LandShark burger, fish sandwiches, tacos, and fresh salads, LandShark puts a contemporary twist on classic American beach fare. Coastal-inspired menus, live music, and views of downtown San Diego complete the breezy beach bar vibe.

5 o’Clock Somewhere, the largest downtown rooftop pool space with a hip lounge and dining area boasting live entertainment 5-7 days a week. The venue features 168 seats – 18 at the bar, and 150 seats with tables. On the poolside, there will be 42 pool chairs, including day beds and cabanas.

Overview

Are you a charismatic and customer-oriented individual with a passion for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere? Look no further! Join us as a Host/ess and be part of our dynamic team. Bring your high energy, enthusiasm, and exceptional interpersonal skills to greet and assist our valued guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment and love making people feel special, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet guests with a warm and friendly smile upon arrival
• Escort guests to their tables and ensure seating arrangements are organized
• Provide menus, answer questions, and make recommendations
• Coordinate with the kitchen and servers to ensure timely service
• Assist with taking reservations and managing the waiting list
• Maintain a clean and organized host/hostess station
• Handle guest inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and service excellence

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be the first point of contact for our valued guests. Apply now and let your energy, enthusiasm, and exceptional customer service skills shine as a Host/ess. Join our team and be part of a journey filled with growth, camaraderie, and the satisfaction of creating memorable experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a customer service role, preferably in a restaurant or hospitality setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of reservation systems and basic computer skills

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

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