Host Staff - FT Days

Orchard Cove is a renowned senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and hospitality to its residents. Situated in an inviting and professionally managed environment, Orchard Cove combines compassionate geriatric care with superior dining and service experiences. The community prides itself on fostering a warm, respectful atmosphere that upholds dignity and comfort for all residents. With a strong focus on quality and resident satisfaction, Orchard Cove employs a team of skilled staff members who are passionate about delivering outstanding service tailored to meet the unique needs of its elderly population.

This position is for a Host/Hostess who will play a crucial role in orchestrating a seamless dining experience within the community's dining rooms. The role primarily involves courteously greeting and seating residents and their guests, managing dining room reservations, and coordinating the activities of food servers to ensure efficient and responsive service. This individual is responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly dining environment and handling guest checks with accuracy and professionalism, ensuring that all financial transactions are correctly processed before being forwarded to the Finance Department.

The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of food service procedures, including setup, scheduling, side work, and service standards. They will exhibit strong leadership capabilities to run shifts independently and supervise diverse dining room personnel when management is absent. This includes training and orienting new personnel and maintaining detailed reports of each shift. The Host/Hostess must stay informed about local and state food safety codes, including sanitation, food preparation, storage, and allergen handling, to uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety. The candidate will also cultivate positive communication with residents, staff, and management and actively respond to residents' dining preferences and meal needs.

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with the Front Desk and Marketing staff to support hospitality initiatives and marketing efforts, as well as taking ownership of resident satisfaction regarding dining services. The role requires a genuine interest in geriatric care and strict adherence to Orchard Cove's cultural beliefs emphasizing respect, compassion, and empathy.

Employment for this role is on-site with specific working hours scheduled mainly in the late afternoon and evening on Wednesdays and Fridays, and a longer shift on Saturdays. The salary range spans from $35,692.80 to $53,539.20, offering competitive compensation reflective of experience and qualifications. This position requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays and readiness to perform duties that may involve standing for extended periods and engaging in physical activity such as lifting and reaching within a clean and safe environment. Overall, this role is ideal for individuals who are service-oriented, organized, and committed to contributing positively to the lives of senior residents through excellent dining service operations.