Cashier / Host

Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection

About Us
Debuting as the first Autograph Collection hotel in Los Angeles, Westdrift Manhattan Beach is redefining the South Bay hospitality scene. Set across 26 coastal acres just four miles from LAX, Westdrift blends laid-back California beach culture with the refined sensibility of the Eastern Seaboard—an “Endless Summer meets East Coast edge” experience.

From custom beach cruisers to craft Manhattan cocktails at Jute Coastal Bar + Kitchen’s striking 360-degree bar, westdrift delivers an elevated yet effortlessly cool guest journey. With 393 coastal-inspired guest rooms (including 112 with private balconies), a 9-hole par-3 golf course, resort-style pool with cabanas, and a CrossFit-inspired fitness center, the property offers a dynamic mix of leisure, lifestyle, and business appeal.

Our 35,000+ square feet of versatile indoor-outdoor event space—featuring 18 meeting rooms, a grand ballroom, and unique venues like Loftlight and Shoreacre—hosts everything from luxury weddings to high-profile tech conferences and corporate retreats.

The Host ensures all guests receive a warm welcome to the Jute Restaurant. The Host coordinates guest seating to accommodate guests' comfort, ensure even distribution amongst servers, and regulate order flow to the kitchen.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain stock and cleanliness of work-station, including storage rooms and kitchen.
• Serve guests with beverages, breads and butter to begin their dining experience and replenish as necessary.
• Assists servers in the delivery of orders and pre-busing tables.
• Promptly clear dirty table settings and prepare table for resetting. Promptly and consistently reset all service ware as prescribed.
• Transport all dirty tableware to dishwashing area for proper cleaning. Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly.
• Perform general/routine cleaning tasking using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by Supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Assist with servers, as needed.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All associates must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room. This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and breaks down.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, push, and pull goods on hand cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.