Host / ess - Splashes Restaurant

Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach

1555 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach , CA 92651

Hotel with 165 Rooms Managed By JC Resorts

Tipped position, Holiday Pay, Complementary Meals, Uniforms, Hotel Room/Golf Discounts

Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Surf & Sand Resort is looking for passionate individuals, empowered to create wow moments and lasting memories for every guest, every time. As a family owned business, we treat people like lifelong friends and believe in the personal touch. Compensation: Starting at $18.50 per hour, plus tips , Part-Time AM

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We welcome enthusiastic individuals to join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing a personalized coastal luxury experience to our guests. Our team members are empowered to craft unforgettable moments and create enduring memories with every interaction.

Since 1948, Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach has been an iconic oceanfront landmark in the community. As an integral part of JC Resorts, a family-owned company and distinguished leader in managing and operating premier golf and resort destinations, we provide competitive and progressive benefits including complimentary meals, hotel/golf/spa discounts, employee recognition programs and more!

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The HOST/HOSTESS is responsible to facilitate seating and reservations for the restaurant. To provide a courteous, friendly and professional arrival/departure experience for our guests.

The expected base wage range for this position is: $18.50 per hour. This position may be eligible for additional compensation according to the Company's policies, as they may be amended from time to time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, include but not limited to:

• To understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner, deferring to the Restaurant Manager when necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• To extend a courteous, friendly, and professional greeting to guests as they arrive, and to thank them as they depart using their name and acknowledging special occasions.
• To make the Restaurant Manager immediately aware of all guest comments and complaints.
• To be aware, at all times, of current house count, visiting VIP's, and hotel functions, in order to provide personalized service to guests.
• To provide prompt, efficient, and gracious service, in person or over the telephone, including making restaurant reservations, greeting guests with salutations, seating guests as they arrive, providing menus, and responding to all requests for information regarding the restaurant and hotel.
• To oversee and ensure continuity of service in the dining room, including assisting service staff, as necessary.
• To ensure proper rotation of service stations when seating guests.
• To ensure the cleanliness and good condition of all menus, check presenters and wine lists used during each shift.
• To void or make changes to guest checks, as needed, to ensure customer satisfaction and correct procedures.
• To requisition from Purchasing, as directed, any storeroom items that need to be replenished.
• To properly record covers, staffing, service flow, and guest comments in log book, for each shift.
• To use Open Table for reservations and monitoring flow of business.
• To accommodate any and all reasonable requests, particularly for seating preferences.
• To maintain and replenish all current menus.
• To request any items needed to replenish.
• To review all reservations prior to seating and communicate any special requests to front of house, back of house, and management.

QUALIFICATIONS : English fluency required. Previous hotel restaurant experience preferred. Familiar with proper etiquette of seating and salutations. Basic knowledge of foods, service standards, and procedures. Must display knowledge of currently accepted business phone etiquette. Open Table certification required.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES: Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Learns quickly. Safety-minded. High quality standards for production and service. Diplomatic and calm. Strong verbal communications skills. Courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Good team player. Customer service focus. Able to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Stands and walks short distances throughout shift. Frequent use of stairs, daily. Heavy use of phones, daily. Must be able to work well under pressure. Fast-paced work environment. Guest facing position that may handle conflict and/or encounter individuals who may be upset and emotional at times.

TRAVEL: This position is not expected to travel for work.

REMOTE WORK : This position is not eligible to work remotely. The candidate must be able to work in-person during normal business hours.

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JC Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach proudly holds accolades such as being named one of Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards' Top Resorts in Southern California, recognized by Travel + Leisures Worlds Best, and is a distinguished member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, boasting an esteemed AAA Four Diamond rating for over two decades.

Surf & Sand Resort | 1555 South Coast Highway | Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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Posted July 21, 2025