Host for Dining Room - Grand Hotel

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon!

Are you enthusiastic about caring for the comfort of guests while creating memories that last a lifetime? The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon - the only 3-diamond hotel in Tusayan, Arizona - has 121 standard and deluxe rooms, a retail store and the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon. No matter what your job is, you play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests!

We're hiring Dining Room Host to Live. Work. Explore. just one mile from the entrance to the iconic south rim of Grand Canyon National Park!

Job Summary:

The host greets guests as they enter the restaurant, makes reservation, or puts them on a waiting list, gives them menus and shows them to their seat. They may also handle phone calls and customer queries about the restaurant or menu and assist various restaurant staff when necessary.

The Details:Position Type: Full-Time, Year-RoundSeason Dates: Sept. 9, 2025Pay: $15.35 per hourSchedule: Typical schedule is 32-40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the only 3-diamond hotel in the region and one of the few area hotels with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.

Life at The Grand Hotel:

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides
• Access to hotel fitness center and pool at the hotel
• Located just a mile from the south entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Continually focus on providing exceptional guest service as a primary goal.
• Greet the guests as they approach the podium and make them feel welcome in the dining room.
• Seat the guest(s) as quickly as possible or if table is not immediately available accurately informing the guest(s) of how long the wait period will be.
• Keep the seating chart current and seat guests in a proper flow in the sections so as to not over seat any sections.
• Keep menus clean and presentable and discard any menus that are too worn or tattered.
• Be knowledgeable with all dining room floor sections.
• Report any guest complaints and/or issues immediately to the Service Manager or Unit Manager. Respond to such in a professional, sincere manner.
• Complete opening and closing side duties according to dining room standards.
• Maintain seating log to ensure accurate cover count for the seating period.
• Assist servers as needed to clear and set tables.
• Adhere to all prescribed Company, statutory/regulatory policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Physical Requirements include:

Constantly: stand and walk.

Frequently: Handle items and reach outward.

Occasionally: sit, reach above shoulder, squat/kneel, bend, lift/carry up to 50 lbs., and push pull up to 100 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.