Limewood Bar and Restaurant Host/Hostess

About Us

At Claremont Resort & Club, we believe that exceptional hospitality starts with extraordinary people.

For over a century, our iconic resort has set the standard for luxury and service in the Bay Area.

We take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests-and a rewarding, inclusive workplace for our colleagues.

Situated on 22 acres in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills, Claremont Resort & Club seamlessly blends its rich 19th-century history with the modern day to offer the very best of the Bay Area.

Guests dine with friends at Limewood, relax at our urban oasis, The Spa at the Claremont, and discover total wellness at The Club at the Claremont- all while taking in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? 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

The host or hostess is the critical first impression of the restaurant, and therefore is empowered to create memorable guest experiences.

Essential Duties and 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 logbook 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 and Skills


* 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.

Compensation
Salary Range: $23.09 - $23.09 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits

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