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Legends Hospitality Host(ess) - One World Observatory in New York, New York
Description
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
ATTRACTIONS
Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates 10+ attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors.
Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engage distinct visitor groups
Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder
Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies
Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences
Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners.
ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY
Positioned at the top of One World Trade Center—the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere—on levels 100, 101, and 102, One World Observatory provides guests with unique, panoramic views of New York City, its most iconic sites, and surrounding waters from 1,250 feet. A customized guest experience complements the seemingly endless views—evoking feelings of the City’s signature pride, hope and determination (including special interactive experiences and dining options, plus a sit-down restaurant). In 2016, One World Observatory received awards and recognition from the Concierge Choice Awards (Winner: Tourist Attraction), Themed Entertainment Association (Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement), TripAdvisor (Top U.S. Trending Summer Attraction), and Lonely Planet (Favorite Online Listing).
THE ROLE
The Restaurant Host is responsible for welcoming and warmly greeting guests on arrival, answering telephone calls at the Host Stand, taking reservations, and managing the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes. The role reports to the Food & Beverage Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Practice safe work habits and follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations
Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival
Provide guidance to guests at One World Observatory inclusive of dining options and general New York City information
Utilize electronic table management system to monitor dining room and guest flow, maximize table usage, and minimize customer wait times
Explain the restaurant concept to guests
Record guest names and number of people in party when immediate seating is unavailable
Be knowledgeable about the floor plan, server station assignments, and table numbers
Provide guests with estimated wait times
Always maintain a professional, courteous attitude when confronted with hostile or impatient guests
Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible
Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations
Offer guests menus and inform them of their server’s name
Inspect tables for proper presentation and completeness
Relay messages to servers and bus-persons as needed
Relay guest comments or suggestions to the manager on duty
Maintain supplies at the host stand
Clean menus of food and/or stains
Keep work area, including storage areas, clean and organized
Perform general cleaning and sanitizing tasks to adhere to health and safety standards
Attend mandatory meetings
Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return
Complete other duties as assigned by leadership
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
At least one year experience in the food and beverage industry
Fluency in multiple languages
Must be personable, friendly and welcoming
Ability to work extended hours and flexible shifts including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to stand for extended periods and to walk to and from the host stand multiple times while on shift
Knowledgeable of electronic reservation systems (preferably OpenTable)
Great communication and customer service skills
Ability to maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance per appearance policy
Ability to work independently or in a team during set up and execution of service
Willingness and drive to exceed guest expectations
Ability to effectively listen and take direction/instruction
Ability to effectively communicate with team and guests
Excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service standards
Ability to handle challenges (including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving as necessary)
Ability to lift up to 10lbs on an occasional basis
COMPENSATION
$20.00/hour + generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
On-Site. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Time Management: Advanced
Team Work: Expert
Customer Service: Expert
Communication: Expert
Preferred
- Foreign Language - Spanish: Intermediate
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Preferred
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Motivations
Required
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Education
Preferred
- High School or better
Experience
Required
- 1 year: Prior experience with OpenTable (preferred), Resy, or any other reservation system in a high volume, fine dining restaurant