Host/Hostess (Part Time, Seasonal) (Finance)

Job Description Summary

The Host/Hostess welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner. They ascertain their dining/lodging needs, seats guests and manage the seating chart, monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow, and responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.

Job Description

Position Title: Host/Hostess (Part Time, Seasonal)

Location: Sonesta Denver Downtown

Department: Restaurant

Reports To: Restaurant and Banquets Manager

Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Seasonal

Part Time

Salary: $18.81 to $19.00 per hour

Application Deadline: May 24th, 2025

Job Description Summary

The Host/Hostess welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner. They ascertain their dining/lodging needs, seats guests and manage the seating chart, monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow, and responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.

Job Description

• Greet customers as soon as they walk through the door
• Provide patrons with accurate wait time estimates during busy periods
• Maintain a neat, organized front-of-house environment
• Seat guests and take initial drink orders as needed to ensure an ideal speed of service
• Assist with opening/closing tasks and side work as needed
• Learn food and beverage menu
• Rotate seating between different stations to ensure even workloads for waitstaff
• Answer phones and schedule reservations with large parties
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

• Flexible schedule, particularly for weekend/evening shifts/holiday
• 1+ years customer service experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Ability to work 6+ hours on your feet at a time
• Advanced time management experience
• Friendly, open disposition
• Team player who looks for ways to help out other employees whenever needed
• Willingness to work holidays

Additional Job Description

Pay: $18.81 to $19.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.

Application Deadline : This job posting will be closed on May 24th, 2025

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas - all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality .

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay: $18.81 to $19.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.

Application Deadline : This job posting will be closed on May 24th, 2025

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.