Hostperson - Beauty & Essex Las Vegas

Position Summary:

Guides guests to appropriate table as directed by the maître d’. Interacts with the restaurant guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Anticipates and accommodates the needs of the guest.
• Maintains the general cleanliness and orderliness of the entrance area.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Actively takes and processes reservations for guests.
• Assists with incoming calls and answering questions from guests.
• Responsible for checking guests’ coats and other belongings (where applicable).
• Assists with setting up front desk area, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
• Participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Ensures that all appropriate menus are printed and ready for service.
• Responsible for making sure all menu books are organized with current menus.
• Collects menus throughout the venue during shift.
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
• Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.
• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue host person training.
• Previous host person experience.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
• SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE:

Training Requirements:

Education/Working Knowledge:

• Previous Hospitality Experience.

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to write and verbally communicate.
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day.
• Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read.
• Must be able to kneel, bend, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move quickly.
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume.
• May work extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required.
• Exposure to cleaning materials.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• May work extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required.
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment.
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards.
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.