Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Up to $11.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
401(k) retirement savings plan
Team Member Assistance Plan
Discounted rooms program

Job Description

The Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel is a premier upscale hotel located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, known for seamlessly blending Southern hospitality with luxurious accommodations and top-notch amenities. Situated just 15 miles from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, the hotel offers guests convenient access to popular local attractions such as the Mall of Louisiana, Perkins Rowe, Louisiana State University, and the Country Club of Louisiana. The Renaissance Baton Rouge prides itself on providing a sophisticated and comfortable environment where guests can enjoy spacious, modern hotel rooms and suites equipped with luxurious bedding, flat-panel TVs, and mini-refrigerators. The hotel’s on-site restaurant and room service add to the upscale dining experience, making it a favorite destination for both leisure and business travelers.

As a part of the Marriott International brand, the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel maintains a commitment to delivering exceptional guest services while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The hotel offers a wide range of employment opportunities across full-time, part-time, morning, and evening shifts. This dedication extends to offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to eligible team members.

The role of the Host Person at Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel is a part-time position reporting directly to the Outlet Supervisor. This role is integral to the guest dining experience, where the Host Person is responsible for promptly recognizing and seating guests efficiently and courteously in assigned dining outlets. Beyond seating guests, the Host Person supports servers by helping to ensure attentive, courteous, and efficient service throughout the dining experience, embodying the hotel's commitment to Southern hospitality and customer satisfaction.

The Host Person is also responsible for assisting the cashier with collecting payments and preparing cashier reports at the end of shifts, adding an essential operational component to the role. Additionally, the position requires familiarity with managing reservations and handling tip payouts for servers and service attendants when appropriate. Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply, with fine dining experience preferred. This role demands maintaining high standards of personal appearance and uniform compliance, reflecting the hotel's upscale ambiance.

Working as a Host Person at Renaissance Baton Rouge offers employees an opportunity to thrive in a vibrant work environment with strong support from management and colleagues. The position offers flexible scheduled options, catering to various availability needs, making it suitable for a diverse range of applicants.

Joining Renaissance Baton Rouge means becoming part of a team committed to delivering extraordinary guest experiences while providing competitive pay and substantial benefits. Eligible team members enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, a team member assistance plan, discounted rooms, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. This combination of benefits and work environment positions Renaissance Baton Rouge as an employer of choice in the region.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel embraces diversity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Furthermore, the hotel participates in E-Verify to ensure a lawful workforce. If you are looking for a rewarding job opportunity in the hospitality industry with growth potential at a reputable hotel, consider applying for the part-time Host Person position at Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel today.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • some experience in fine dining or hospitality preferred
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to maintain professional appearance
  • capacity to work part-time and flexible shifts
  • basic math skills for cashier duties
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • customer-focused attitude

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • fine dining experience preferred
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to work flexible hours including mornings and evenings
  • customer service orientation
  • ability to handle cash and credit card transactions accurately
  • knowledge of reservation systems preferred

Job Duties

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag
  • greet and seat guests at appropriate tables in a timely manner
  • be attentive to guests' needs and assist in providing a pleasant dining experience
  • assist cashier in collection of money or credit cards from guests and servers as needed
  • know how to prepare cashier report at the end of a shift
  • pay out servers’ and service attendants’ tips if appropriate
  • know how to properly take reservations for outlets

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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