Host Table 45 (FT)

Welcome guests to restaurant, seat them, and accept payment when they are done. 

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts^® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to: 

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect. 
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done. 
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special. 

• 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.   

• 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.   
• May be asked to handle guest complaints and special requests. 

• 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. 

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• May assist with other duties as assigned. 

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

This job requires ability to perform the following: 

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (plates, utensils, menus, etc.) 
• Handling food objects, products and utensils 
• Using a keyboard 
• Bending, stooping, kneeling 

Other: 

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  Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor. 
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency. 
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc. 
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit, quantities, and variances. 
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. 

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.