Restaurant Host, Roundhouse (Seasonal) - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

The beautiful AAA Four Diamond Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is looking for a Host to join their team! This property boasts 6 exquisite dining options and over 60,000 square feet of gorgeous indoor/outdoor event space. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with a background in upscale, high-volume restaurant operations.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A minimum of 3 months experience in full-service restaurant or food and beverage

• Previous customer service experience

• The ability to work weekends and holidays as needed, open availability

• Restaurant and hotel experience highly preferable

Pay Rate : $17.00 an hour

Schedule : AM shifts as early as 6:30am and ending as late as 12pm.

The Benefits:

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Mental Health Resources

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Go Hilton travel discount program

• Supportive parental leave

• Matching 401(k)

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

A Restaurant Host is responsible for welcoming guests and escorting them to their seats for dining in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As a Restaurant Host, you would be responsible for welcoming guests and escorting them to their seats for dining in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Welcome guests and ascertain their dining needs

• Seat guests and manage the seating chart

• Monitor restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow

• Perform opening and closing duties, as needed

• Assist others with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, stocking, folding silverware, etc.

• Ensure knowledge of menu

• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner

• Assist fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!