Yara Rooftop Host | Hostess | Washington Marriott Capitol Hill

Join us at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill and be a part of Yara! Yara delivers a robust and vibrant flavor of Latin cuisine combined with a dynamic wine and mixology program to the NOMA area. Being part of opening this brand-new rooftop is an extraordinary opportunity to create something special and lasting.
Yara, our rooftop lounge, where you will have the opportunity to create a fresh + traditional + comforting + iconic food paradise as you take Latin cuisine + beverages to new heights. We are on the lookout for a hardworking Rooftop - Host | Hostess to join our team. If you are strong in problem-solving, critical thinking and have the right personality for the job, then we want you to be part of our family! We're looking for people who are inspired by great food and are enthusiastic about providing outstanding experiences.
The Washington Marriott Capitol Hill, located in the trendy NoMa district, introduces modern luxury and distinguished hospitality unmatched in Washington, D.C.
WHEN YOU'RE HERE:
PM Perks (vary by hours)

• Medical (5 plans to choose from + eligible first full month)
• Dental + Vision options
• 401k 3% match
• PTO + Sick begins accruing Day 1
• 7 Paid Company Wide Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Same Day Pay
• Short Term Disability options
• Life Insurance Options
• Hotel discounts

RESPONSIBILITIES + AUTORITIES

• Be a core team member in our newly open Yara Rooftop.
• Welcome each guest with a friendly greeting and a smile!
• Uphold our high sanitation and safety standards.
• Create and nurture a fun family-oriented work environment.
• Provide amazing experiences: service comes from the mind, but hospitality comes from the heart!
• Read, maintain and make daily entries in the logbook to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
• Maintain proper set-up of dining room.
• Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS

• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials. Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests. Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner.
• This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

WHO ARE WE?
ABOUT PM HOTEL GROUP | Awards + Accolades:

• Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Hospitality as seen in Hotel Business (2019)
• Fastest Growing Private Companies in DC - Washington Business Journal (2020 + 2019)
• Inc 5000 - Fastest Growing Private Hospitality Companies (2019)
• AHLA Paving the Way Award 2021 - Vanessa Stanley

PM is PEOPLE-POWERED
At PM Hotel Group we are passionate about fostering an environment that allows our associates to thrive. Creating a culture dedicated to respect, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed, we encourage our associates to express themselves and their unique talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.
A top-15 hotel management company, PM Hotel Group has over two decades of experience building relationships with brands, partners, and third-party hotel owners. We know that our greatest resource is our people, and this people-first mindset is at the heart of our corporate DNA.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)