Job Title: Host/hostess - Trumbauer's (New Rooftop restaurant at the Union League of Philadelphia)
Reports to: Dining Room Manager, Assistant Dining Room Manager
Department: Trumbauer's
Location: The Union League of Philadelphia (140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102)
Description:
We are looking for a host to join our team and be the first point of contact for our guests. Hosting responsibilities include greeting guests, member recognition, and escorting customers to the dining table and bar area. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to ensure our members have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive through to their departure.
To summarize, you will ensure we provide excellent customer service and a pleasant dining experience to our guests.
Responsibilities:

• Warmly welcome guests to the dining room with a smile
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage reservations and Union League website
• Professionally seat members in dining room
• Provide menus and encourage a wonderful meal
• Greet customers upon their departure
• Coordinate with management about flow and seating
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. elderly)
• Answer incoming calls and dining inquiries
• Maintain member profiles with pertinent information

Skills and Requirements:

• Previous work experience as a Host or Server
• Understanding club etiquette and fine dining
• Experience in managing reservations, demonstrable customer-service skills
• Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining and bar area
• Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift
• High school diploma: hospitality certification is a plus
• Flexible schedule including mandatory holidays

Compensation:

• Fair wages
• Employee meals - complimentary cafeteria
• Energetic, multi-faceted, family team-oriented atmosphere
• Full-time position available after 90 days
• Two weeks' vacation after one year (for full-time employees)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match of up to 6%
• Choice of three Blue Cross health plan products
• Dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and disability program