Head Hostess
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About the Role
We are seeking a Head Hostess to answer phones, take dining reservations, and seat guests in a hotel restaurant. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, monitoring dining rooms, and assisting management with hiring and training.
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Position Summary
Answer phones, take dining reservations, and enter diner information into reservation system.
Maintain wait list and quote accurate wait time.
Make appropriate seating decisions using station rotation chart.
Organize seating for large and special needs groups.
Greet guests and determine the number in their party.
Seat guests by finding a clean, available table; pulling out chairs; placing clean/current menu in front of guest, etc.
Guide guests through the dining rooms and provide any needed assistance.
Ensure place settings are appropriate and each guest has a napkin, clean silverware, and any other item that is part of the standard place setting.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day.
Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, and safety.
Communicate with guests and other employees to meet guest needs and ensure staff is working together as a team.
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications.
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
License or Certification: None
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community.
We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937.
At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world.
We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service.
If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton.
Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’.
In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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