Restaurant Host/Hostess

JIMMY’S ON FIRST Seattle’s premier upscale and sports dining experience is seeking a talented, passionate, and team-oriented hospitality professional to join us as a Restaurant Host. Located between Seattle’s Pioneer Square and SoDo district, inside the Silver Cloud Hotel – Seattle Stadium. An arms throw to Lumen Field, home of the Seahawks and Sounders, and T-Mobile Park home to the Mariners. Get any closer to the fields and you’d have to wear a uniform! Silver Cloud Hotels, founded in 1980, is proud to celebrate over 40 years of providing outstanding guest service. With 8 hotels located throughout the Pacific Northwest, guests return again and again, thanks in part to our motto “Friendliness and Cleanliness”. POSITION PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Restaurant Host is responsible for welcoming our guests, answer phones, check in or check out of Open Table reservations, assisting with new reservations, and room service. The Host works closely with servers and server support, as a team, on the delivery of an elevated and memorable experience for our guests. IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE: EXPERIENCE: o At least 2 years previous hosting experience in a fast-paced environment – Required o Must have current food handlers and MAST permit - Required o Excellent organizational skills o Excellent communication skills o Ability to adapt to changing business demands, guest and team member needs o Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the hotel o Possess a gracious, friendly and approachable demeanor o Ability to interpret guest feedback and implement service enhancements o Results oriented with ability to work under pressure EDUCATION: High School Diploma or its Equivalent COMPENSATION: Salary Range is $20.76 – $21.00 per hour and is based on applicable experience and work history. BENEFITS: · Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying employees after 60 days · 401k Plan with company matching after 60 days · 7 paid holidays · Paid Time Off (PTO) program · Complimentary Parking · Employee Stay program · Career Growth and Development Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: · Discretionary Annual Bonus Program Silver Cloud Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants must pass a drug screen, and background check. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $21.30 - $21.50 per hour Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Host: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Food Handler Certification (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Seattle, WA 98134 (Required) Work Location: In person