Lead Host
Why We're Here
At Hotel Indigo® we serve the curious – people who are inspired by new places, new people and new ideas. With hotels in culturally diverse locations all over the world, no two properties are the same. Each is part of the pulse and the rhythm of a place, drawing on the story of its local area to inspire every aspect of the hotel, from intriguing design to distinctive local ingredients in our menus. We’re a global family of properties, bound together by a common desire to give our guests not merely a room, but a place.
How We're Different
Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman is an upper upscale lifestyle hotel opened in the Spring of 2024, offering 282 guest rooms with views across the Caribbean Sea, multiple restaurants, an expansive pool deck and rooftop bar, for a uniquely local experience that brings into harmony the novel and the known, awakening the curiosity to join in, venture out, and encounter the meaningful connections that lead to life’s true riches.
Just as no two neighborhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo hotels are alike, and no two Team Members are alike. We are looking for bright, confident, and free-spirited people to join our team!
What You'll Do
The Lead Host will provide the guests, either on the phone or in person, with information and support in a professional and gracious manner. Receive and coordinate reservations and seating for daily and/or nightly service, all the while providing outstanding service to our guests along the way. Act as an advocate for the restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet all restaurant guests, be knowledgeable about the area and provide information when asked.
- Provide fair and consistent seating of guests.
- Accurately handle paperwork, stock and tidy the host stand.
- Receive incoming calls and manage email inboxes for all F&B outlets, accurately sharing information, forwarding queries to the correct department where required and making reservations for in-house restaurants.
- Taking room service orders if applicable.
- Edit, design and print F&B Menus and other Restaurant media for all outlets.
- Check floor and tables for accuracy and cleanliness, assist in bussing tables.
- Help servers by refilling beverages when needed.
- Perform other restaurant and customer service related requests for guests.
- We all wear multiple hats here at Kimpton. You may need to take on responsibilities outside of this job description at times, as we all do.
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WE'RE SEEKING:
- International 5* Hotel/Resort experience in guest relations or restaurant field is preferred
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a dynamic setting, while also effectively communicating product, menu, and allergy information to guests.
- Excellent Spoken and Written English
- Expert of MS office, knowledge and experience of Adobe InDesign and Canva is not mandatory however is preferred
- Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
- Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu and allergy information to guests.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the restaurant point-of-sale system and reservation system.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a real passion for hospitality, and you love crafting unique and memorable experiences for guests.
- This position requires a flexible schedule, must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet
Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.
Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.
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