Host/Hostess

Welcome guests to restaurant, seat them.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts^® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership
  of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Receive payments and process transactions according to established policies and procedures; give correct change; balance cash drawer at close of shift; complete all opening/closing paperwork; document voids on void balance sheet.

PEOPLE

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Greet guests in a prompt and courteous manner; seat guests ensuring a balanced workload among servers.  Maintain accurate waiting list as needed.  Alert guests when table is available.
• May be asked to handle guest complaints and special requests.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• May process take-out orders; may answer room service phone and process room service orders; practice up-selling techniques.
• May routinely clear and reset tables and assist with opening tasks such as assigning stations to servers.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.
• Coordinates activities of dining room to provide fast and courteous service.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by responding to guest inquiries with accurate information and a positive attitude.
• Schedules dining reservations and notes any special services for diners.
• Greets guests, escorts them to tables, and provides menus.
• Addresses complaints of patrons and ensures prompt and courteous service to guests.
• Inspects dining room serving stations for neatness and cleanliness, and requisitions table linens and other dining room supplies for tables and serving stations.

Salary: $21.60

Basic reading, writing and math skills and 6 months cash handling experience or food service experience.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (plates, utensils, menus, etc.)
• Handling food objects, products and utensils
• Using a keyboard
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