Restaurant Host/Hostess (Full Time) - Intercontinental Houston

About us:

Do you see yourself as a Restaurant Host/Hostess? What's your passion? Whether you're into music, tennis, or shopping, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

Revel in modern design paired with unrivaled hospitality in the heart of the Texas Medical Center at the InterContinental Houston. Adjacent to the world’s largest medical center, our hotel provides easy access to the city's top attractions with METRORail, which is within walking distance of the property. Discover Houston's fine dining, renowned international arts, and famous Museum District. Stay with Confidence in the world's first hotel with the IVP Air Filtration System.

Your day to day:

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and, importantly, service. As a Restaurant Host/Hostess, you’ll provide a delightful memorable guest experience by providing guest with a delightful greeting in a prompt and courteous manner; seat guests ensuring a balanced workload among servers. Maintain accurate waiting list as needed. Alert guests when table is available.

• Greet guests in a prompt and courteous manner; seat guests ensuring a balanced workload among servers. Maintain accurate waiting list as needed. Alert guests when table is available.
• Receive payments and process transactions according to established policies and procedures; give correct change; balance cash drawer at close of shift; complete all opening/closing paperwork; document voids on void balance sheet.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• May process take-out orders; may answer room service phone and process room service orders; practice up-selling techniques.
• May routinely clear and reset tables and assist with opening tasks such as assigning stations to servers.
• Manage open table reservations
• May be asked to handle guest complaints and special requests.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

Basic reading, writing and math skills and 6 months cash handling experience or food service experience.

• Strong –Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs (plates, utensils, menus, etc.) Handling food objects, products and utensils, Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Literate – Frequently standing and moving around. Using a keyboard. Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit, quantities, and variances. Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Compliant – as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language
• Articulate – Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.
• Flexible – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job
• The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

What we offer:

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training. WE OFFER FREE PARKING & FREE MEAL WITH EACH SHIFT WORKED.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

Not Applicable for Colorado Applicants

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Let’s Go Further Together.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.