Host

0-1 years

The Company

Seaport Entertainment Group is a premier entertainment & hospitality company that owns and operates a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Groups focus is to deliver unparalleled customer experiences through a combination of restaurant, live entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate. Our assets include the Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan and the Las Vegas Aviators Triple-A Minor League Baseball team and Las Vegas Ballpark, as well as the company's ownership stake in Jean-Georges Restaurants and its interest in the air rights above the Fashion Show Mall, which may be used to create a new casino and hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.

About the Role

Seaport Entertainment is looking for a Seasonal Host to join our team! Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role is responsible for welcoming/greeting guests to the restaurant and ensuring that they are seated and receive attentive service. The Host duties include maintaining a waitlist of guests during service, distributing menus, confirming restaurant contact information to guests, accepting phone calls, making and adjusting reservations, as well as working with the service team to ensure the restaurant is seated in a timely and efficient manner.

What You Will Do

• Warmly welcome guests upon arrival, manage the waitlist efficiently, and escort them to their designated tables, providing a positive first impression.

• Handle reservations, confirm bookings, and maintain an organized system to optimize table turnover and accommodate guest preferences.

• Effectively communicate with the restaurant staff to coordinate seating arrangements, manage guest flow, and address any special requests or considerations.

• Assist guests with inquiries, provide information about the menu, and offer guidance on restaurant policies to ensure a seamless dining experience.

• Keep the host/hostess station and waiting area tidy, contributing to the overall cleanliness and attractiveness of the restaurant.

• Address guest concerns or issues with professionalism and tact, seeking assistance from management when needed to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as answering phones, managing reservations, and coordinating with servers, while maintaining a positive and composed demeanor.

• Promote special events, menu items, or promotions to guests, contributing to increased sales and overall customer enjoyment.

• Work collaboratively with the serving staff, kitchen team, and management to facilitate a smooth and efficient dining service.

About You

• 1+ year of host experience in a fine dining, high volume setting.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage waitlist dynamics effectively.

• Positive and friendly attitude, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

• Familiarity with reservation systems and basic restaurant operations is a plus.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).

• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

• Climbing steps regularly.

Compensation: $ 1 8 2 0 per hour

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Seaport Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SEG will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SEG explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Entertainment Group.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Seaport Entertainment Group reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

SEG participates in E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Everify website.

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Conflict Resolution

Professionalism

Attention to Cleanliness

Sales Promotion

Guest Relations

Efficiency in Task Management

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Physical Stamina

Flexibility in scheduling

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