Highgate

Lead Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Highgate Hotels is a prominent real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized as an innovator within the hotel and hospitality industry. With a significant presence across major U.S. gateway cities such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate continues to expand its footprint into the Caribbean and Latin America. The company specializes in managing a diverse portfolio of boutique lifestyle brands, legacy hotels, and independent resorts, blending contemporary programming and digital expertise to elevate guest experiences. Utilizing cutting-edge revenue management tools, Highgate adeptly identifies and predicts market trends to optimize performance and maximize asset value for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in hotel or hospitality field preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer service oriented attitude
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
  • Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred
  • Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
  • Must listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees positively and courteously
  • Flexible with availability including long hours
  • Ability to stand for entire shift
  • Capable of exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently to move objects

Job Duties

  • Greet and warmly welcome guests at the door
  • Escort guests to the dining room and introduce them to their server
  • Answer the telephone and book reservations
  • Move tables together to accommodate large parties
  • Monitor open dining sections for empty and cleaned tables
  • Estimate wait times and manage the guest waiting list
  • Ensure all guest needs are met to the required standard
  • Correctly account for all payments taken
  • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leader

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location