The Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is searching for a motivated and enthusiastic Host/Hostess for our busy upscale hotel restaurant. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Greets and seats all guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Accurately and quickly takes, enters orders when needed, and communicates guest orders to servers according to standards.
• Takes guest reservations.
• Responds to guests needs and provides the highest level of quality service.
• Assists other associates as needed to meet guest’s needs.
• Effectively operates micros operating system and cash register.
• Follows all CSM/Brand cash handling/POS procedures to ensure accurate closing of all guest checks.
• Primary responsibly include greeting guests, seating guests, answering phone calls, finishing guest transactions at POS station, and assisting servers, room service servers, and bartenders when needed to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.
• This may include taking orders, ringing orders, bringing room service deliveries to rooms, assisting with servers side work, bussing and wiping down tables, and restocking.
• Is knowledgeable regarding the hotel and local area.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, and handles all beverage/food in compliance with CSM/Brand, local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist in maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of the restaurant, kitchen, and dish room.
• Follow all CSM/Brand procedures for guest/associate incidents.
• Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
• Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties.
• Adheres to CSM/Brand grooming and appearance standards, and general work rules and department procedures.
• Attends all required department and hotel meetings and adheres to CSM attendance policy.
• Completes all required side work, and takes initiative to jump in wherever necessary.
• Works as a team player and actively contributes to the success of the restaurant/bar experience.

Competencies/Skills Required: One year of previous customer service experience required. Must have attention to detail, and ability to perform job duties in a repetitious and fast paced environment. Must have the ability to speak, understand, and write English in order to meet guest’s needs and complete required paperwork.

Education: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push and pull up to 30 pounds on a regular basis throughout shift. Requires ability to complete physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, and lifting continuously throughout the shift.

Competencies/Skills Preferred: Previous hosting experience preferred in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.57 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person