Host/Hostess

Category:
Food and Beverage
Position Type:
Part Time Position

Overview

Join ¡VIVA!, a culinary destination that brings Latin-inspired flavors and vibrant dining experiences to life. Located within the soon-to-be-rebranded Newport Beachside Hotel, transitioning into The Sunny, this role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the property's exciting evolution. As our Host/Hostess you will be the first point-of-contact for our guests, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

  • Warm Welcome: Greet guests with a friendly and professional demeanor, ensuring they feel valued and excited about their visit.
  • Seating Coordination: Manage reservations and seating plans to optimize table turnover while accommodating guest preferences.
  • Guest Communication: Answer phones, take reservations, and address guest inquiries.
  • Waitlist Management: Efficiently manage the waitlist during busy periods and provide accurate wait-time estimates.
  • Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with servers and management to ensure smooth operations.
  • Ambiance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the entrance and waiting areas.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

  • Previous experience as a host or in customer service is preferred.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • A warm and welcoming personality with a passion for hospitality.
  • Proficiency in reservation systems is a plus.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.


In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

  • Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 24/7 Teledoc service
  • Free Maintenance Medications
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hotel Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
  • 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

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