HOST/HOSTESS

About Us

Set on 62 acres of family-fun, our resort ranks as one of the top five resorts in Orlando.

Designed to be the ideal escape, guests enjoy the tranquility of Blue Harmony Spa and the relaxation of the surrounding area of Bonnet Creek.

Their stay includes a picturesque 10-acre lake surrounded by walking paths, five pools, two lazy rivers, miniature golf, and shuttle transportation and advance purchase Theme Park tickets.

Our family of associates has just as much fun working here as the guests that stay! With 400 upscale rooms, multiple food and beverage outlets, meetings, and a full-service spa, we have an opportunity that suits you.

Whether you are looking to start your hospitality career or you are a seasoned professional, our team is ready to welcome you to the family.

You can be part of a passionate team that has fun, works hard, and loves one another.

When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture.

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 benefits, product and service discounts, and much more.

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...