Host/Hostess

Loews Regency New York Hotel has a legacy of luxury - expertly orchestrated and masterfully performed. Located in midtown Manhattan, the property seamlessly blends its iconic Art Deco design with modern sensibilities, craftily merging form and function to compliment 50 years of service expertise. Welcome to our Park Avenue Allure.Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.What We Offer:Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company matchPaid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet BereavementTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceTeam Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and moreJob SpecificSupervises restaurant activities in absence of ManagerControls Reservation Book, accepts reservations and enters them accurately into the recordMaintains guest history files and uses information to enhance repeat guests experienceAssigns work stations and pre-meal side work, inspects dining room and service areas to ensure completion of all tasks prior to start of meal periodMaintains guest records to; record arrival, cover count, seat assignment, turnover, availabilityInspects menus to ensure cleanliness and acceptabilityGreets guests in a polite professional mannerDetermines guest needs, verifies table availability, assigns appropriate table for seatingGuides guests to appropriate tableAssists guests with seating, and presents menuEnsures removal of unnecessary place settings at occupied tablesNotifies server of guest seating, and communicates any special needs or requestsInspects dining room appearance constantly, assigns correction of deficiencies to appropriate team memberMonitors dining room activity, assists Servers and Assistants as needed to ensure performance to standardAssigns post meal side work, inspects dining room and service areas to ensure completion of all tasksOther duties as assignedGeneralPromotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significanceIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team membersExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsThe wage for this position is $25.00 to $25.00.