Host/Hostess (Seasonal)

Company: HEI Hotels & Resorts
Location: Ocean City
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

About Us Join Ocean City's newest resort, Ashore Resort + Beach Club! Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Ashore is the newest full-service hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. Located in North Ocean City, our beachside resort features brand new guest rooms, restaurant, bars and beach club, this is the place to be for a full-time career opportunity or a seasonal position for the summer. At Ashore, you can be part of a passionate team that has fun, works hard, and loves one another. When you join the HEI family, you are joining one of the largest hotel management companies in the US, you receive the benefit of the HEI Loves culture where we value you, our team members. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement plans to travel perks, product and service discounts, and much more. Apply today to learn more! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview Be apart of an exciting Multimillion Dollar Transformation of this Oceanfront Hotel at Ashore, Ocean City's newest hotel featuring brand new guest rooms, restaurants, bars, and "beach club" which is a completely new offering to Ocean City. Under new ownership and management, an independent hotel will undergo a full renovation and repositioning in the Ocean City Market as the leading hotel located on the north side of Ocean City, offering premier dining, sweeping oceanviews and unparalleled service. The host or hostess is the critical first impression of the restaurant, and therefore is empowered to create memorable guest experiences. Responsibilities * Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.
* Read, maintain and make daily entries in the log book to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
* Maintain proper set-up of dining room.
* Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
* Perform any other job related duties as assigned. Qualifications * Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials.
* Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
* Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc. Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Keywords: HEI Hotels & Resorts, Hampton , Host/Hostess (Seasonal), Other , Ocean City, Virginia