Host / Hostess Job at The Heartwood at Vassar, Poughkeepsie, NY

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  • The Heartwood at Vassar
  • Poughkeepsie, NY

Job Description

The growth and success of our company is driven by the participation, commitment, and performance of our team members. Achieving high levels of Client, Guest and Employee Satisfaction is a challenging task requiring qualified and enthusiastic people in a wide variety of positions. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and desire for achieving excellence. We are currently hiring professionals seeking to advance their Hospitality Careers! The Olympia Companies is looking for qualified and enthusiastic candidates to join our team! The Host / Hostess safely and efficiently provides excellent customer service with a smile! We want our guests to feel good about their dining experience so that they will tell others and become a loyal customer. We expect and encourage you to go out of your way to talk to guests and find out what their needs are before they have to ask you. Benefits Olympia Hospitality’s comprehensive benefits package is designed to support our team members’ well-being and financial security.

  • We offer health insurance, ensuring access to quality medical care when needed.
  • Dental and vision insurance are provided to promote overall health and wellness.
  • Our 401K program includes a matching component, empowering employees to save for retirement with added company support.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and childcare expenses offer tax-advantaged savings options.
  • Additionally, team members enjoy seven paid holidays throughout the year, providing well-deserved time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.
  • Our paid time off benefit provides flexibility to take time off for vacation, personal needs, or illness while still receiving their regular pay.
  • Team members can also take advantage of travel discounts at our portfolio of hotels.
  • Additional benefits may be available based on the individual hotel that is hiring.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome guests warmly upon arrival, acknowledge them by name if possible, and thank them for choosing our restaurant.
  • Manage the flow of guests by taking names, managing reservations, and estimating wait times, and communicate delays or special requests to guests with courtesy and professionalism.
  • Escort guests to their tables, provide menus, and assist with seating arrangements to accommodate parties of varying sizes and preferences.
  • Answer phone calls and inquiries from guests regarding reservations, availability, and dining options, and assist with booking and confirming reservations as needed.
  • Maintain an organized and up-to-date reservation book or system, record guest preferences and special requests, and communicate relevant information to the service and kitchen staff.
  • Coordinate with the kitchen and service teams to ensure timely seating and efficient turnover of tables, while maintaining a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for guests.
  • Provide information about the restaurant, including menus, specials, promotions, and amenities, and answer questions about ingredients, dietary restrictions, and meal preparation methods.
  • Anticipate guests' needs and preferences and provide proactive assistance and recommendations to enhance their dining experience.
  • Address guest concerns or complaints promptly and courteously, and escalate unresolved issues to the management team for resolution.
  • Work collaboratively with the service and kitchen teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction, and assist with bussing tables, refilling water glasses, and other tasks as needed.
Skills Required * Provide high level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure; demonstrates very good phone skills Experience / Education * Prior customer service experience is preferred; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience preferred, but not required The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Currently hiring, Flexible hours,

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