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Restaurant Host/Hostess

Hotel Contessa | posted May 11, 2012

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Looking for a new and "Suite" career? Come be a part of San Antonio's newest all-suite, Riverwalk Hotel. Hotel Contessa is looking for enthusiastic, professional and team-oriented individuals who must possess the ability and passion for delivering superior customer service in a friendly and enthusiastic environment. We offer challenging career opportunities as well as excellent benefits.

Compensation: $9.00 per hour

Who Will this Job Appeal To?

  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Someone who is a team player.

Responsibilities for this Position

  • 1. Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
  • 2. Seat all guests in a timely and courteous fashion. Clear extra settings if not needed. Present menu to each guest.
  • 3. Answer telephone and take reservations using professional language.
  • 4. Volunteer Resort information to guests. Must be knowledgeable about other restaurants, shops and locations on property and about current/upcoming events.
  • 5. Keep work area/podium clean and organized. Menus should be wiped down at the end of each shift and replaced if wrinkled or soiled.
  • 6. Communicate with kitchen and staff to ensure steady flow of dining guests.
  • 7. Maintain waiting list of guests. It is the greeter's responsibility to know what tables are available, who is covering each section and how to seat guests alternately in each section.

Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Technical Requirements:
  • Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.
  • Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Must be able to converse in basic English.
  • Requires strong organizational skills.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
  • Able to lift at least 20 pounds.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • Must meet grooming standards.
  • Meet/exceed customer expectations.
  • Computer experience required.
  • Must meet or exceed the team expectations.
  • An energetic personality.

Compensation

Wage
$9.00 per hour
Shift
Swing
Hours
AM and PM Hours Full Time

Benefits

Paid Time Off
14 days per year
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Meals
  • Company Hotel Travel Discounts
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
  • EOE/AA
San Antonio, TX
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Hotel Contessa

265 room all suite
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Hotel Contessa

306 West Market

San Antonio, TX 78205

Telephone (210) 229-9222

Reservations (866) 435-0900

265 room all suite profile

Property Description

  • 265 All-Suite hotel opened November 14, 2005.
  • A luxury property located on the famed Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX.
  • The striking 12-story tower features 265 elegantly appointed suites decorated by noted interior designer, Vivian Nichols.
  • Upscale spa with 4 treatment rooms.
  • A complete fitness center and rooftop swimming pool.
  • Over 10,000 square feet of elegant meeting space and state-of-the-art information and presentation technology.

Why People Like to Work for Us

  • Looking for a new and "Suite" career? Come be a part of San Antonio's newest all-suite, Riverwalk Hotel. Hotel Contessa is looking for enthusiastic, professional and team-oriented individuals who must possess the ability and passion for delivering superior customer service in a friendly and enthusiastic environment.
  • We offer challenging career opportunities as well as excellent benefits.
  • We are a stable hotel management company celebrating 25 years of service.
  • Along with exciting opportunities at the Hotel Contessa, we have many other new projects and opportunities that await.

Property Statistics

Year built
2005
Number of rooms
265
Number of employees
195
Computer software
Maestro, Delphi, Micros

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
Casual/3 meal
Spanish
Other
Lounges
Lounge

Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • 1 Outdoor Pool
  • Outdoor hot tubs
  • 1 Fitness Facility
  • 1 Health Club
  • 1 Spa
  • 1 Gift Shop
  • Business Center
  • Concierge services
  • Dual Line Telephones
  • Data ports
  • High Speed Internet-All Rooms
  • In-room coffee/tea
  • In-room safe
  • Minibar
  • Newspaper (Mon-Fri)
  • Plasma televisions in all suites
  • Three-meal restaurant includes an exhibition kitchen including a centerpiece gas-fired rotisserie.
Spa Amenities
  • Fitness Center
  • Salon Services