About the Role
Position: Host - Atlantic Room / Ryder Cup Bar Location: Columbia Position SummaryUnder supervision of the Restaurant Manager, courteously greet and escort guests to tables and assist in seating, ensuring hotel's standards of service. Ensure accurate and fair guest placement that benefits both the service staff and the individual guest experience. Take reservations and maintain reservation book. Assist in monitoring the guests' needs and in all phases of the operation. Assume total responsibility when Manager is not present. Maintain and support Service Commitment and Core Values.Pay RateThe rate of pay listed on job boards are auto-generated numbers. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s actual rate of pay will be determined during the hiring process. The pay for this position begins at $16.00 per hour.QualificationsMinimum 16 years of age.Team-oriented mentality.Must be highly organized, responsible and detail-oriented.Warmly greet all guests upon arrival and offer a proper thank you upon departureResponsible for taking reservations, confirming reservations and receiving to-go ordersManage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times when appropriateEscort and seat guests in the dining or bar area depending on preferenceAct as a liaison between the kitchen and dining area, and relay messages to support staff and managers as neededUse visual and verbal communication with guests inside the restaurant and over the phoneInform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staffWork with serving staff to tend to guests’ needs throughout the dining experience to ensure they receive high quality serviceAssist dining room staff by setting and clearing tables, as neededAll other duties, as assigned.Essential Physical Requirements Must be able to work on site due to daily needs of the job requirements.Must be able to lift minimum weight of 20 lbs. across short-medium distances – including trays and ovals.Must be able to stand for the entirety of shift, while bending, stooping and reaching.Exclusive Discounts offered at the Hotel & Villas, 5 Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Recreation and Retail ShopsEmployee Meal ProgramEmployee Trainings and Appreciation Events throughout the yearRecognition Awards and Incentive Events, Peer to Peer RecognitionBi-annual Wellness FairFree Parking!Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Vacation Pay - available for Full Time employees after 60 days of employment.401k - available after 30 days of employmentAll offers of employment at Kiawah Island Golf Resort are contingent upon the results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or due to pregnancy.We truly appreciate your interest in Kiawah Island Golf Resort. If you have any questions regarding employment at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, please reach out to