Host / Hostess

Make Every Arrival Feel Like An Occasion

At El Chorro, hospitality is more than a service standard—it’s the feeling guests take with them long after dessert. Nestled beneath the iconic Camelback Mountain in beautiful Paradise Valley, our historic lodge is where Arizona sunshine, unforgettable celebrations, exceptional dining, and genuine connection come together.

We’re looking for a warm, polished, high-energy hospitality professional who loves being at the center of the action. You’ll be the first welcome, the reassuring smile, the expert guide, and the person who helps transform a reservation into a memorable El Chorro experience.

With tips, compensation can range from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Why El Chorro?

• Work at one of Paradise Valley’s most beloved dining destinations, surrounded by desert beauty, mountain views, and legendary Arizona sunsets.
• Be part of a team that believes hospitality should feel heartfelt, personal, and effortless.
• Meet guests celebrating life’s biggest moments—from intimate dinners to milestone occasions and unforgettable gatherings.
• Build your hospitality career in an energetic, polished environment where your personality, professionalism, and attention to detail truly matter.
• Join a fun, collaborative team that treats every guest as though they are our only guest.

What You’ll Bring To The Experience

You’ll set the tone from the moment a guest arrives—creating a genuine, gracious welcome and helping the dining room, cocktail lounge, bar, and patio flow beautifully. Whether you’re greeting a first-time visitor or welcoming back a longtime local, you’ll make each guest feel seen, valued, and excited to be here.

• Welcome guests warmly, offer seating options when available, and escort them to their tables with confidence and care.
• Maintain an attentive, organized presence at the host stand while staying aware of activity throughout the restaurant, bar, lounge, and patio.
• Manage reservations, record guest requests, and coordinate arrangements for special occasions and restaurant functions.
• Answer phones with a friendly, polished, and helpful approach.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings, sharing information about specials, promotions, events, guest feedback, and important updates.
• Become familiar with our menu, seasonal offerings, and the story of El Chorro so you can engage guests with authentic enthusiasm.
• Pitch in wherever needed—from refreshing coffee or tea and maintaining clean menus to checking in on guests across our dining spaces.
• Handle guest questions, concerns, and requests with kindness, composure, and a solutions-focused mindset.

The El Chorro Difference

El Chorro is built on the belief that there is always room for genuine hospitality. Our purpose is “Making Space for Genuine Hospitality,” and our team brings that purpose to life every day through care, curiosity, collaboration, and thoughtful attention to detail.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on and heartfelt; sincere and focused; collaborative and curious; and conscientious in every interaction. From a lively patio table enjoying the Paradise Valley evening air to a guest stepping through our doors for a special celebration, you’ll help create the kind of experience that brings people back again and again.

What We’re Looking For

• Restaurant, resort, or guest-service experience is preferred.
• A high school diploma is preferred.
• A Maricopa County Food Service Worker Card is preferred; CPR/First Aid certification is also preferred.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, guest relations, service equipment, and the importance of smooth pacing and staffing.
• The ability to learn and confidently speak about menu items, daily offerings, and the El Chorro story.
• Clear, respectful communication skills, including the ability to speak, listen, read, and write in English.
• A professional, luxury-destination-ready appearance and a genuine pride in representing El Chorro.
• Integrity, reliability, sound judgment, and a positive, team-first attitude.

Working Conditions:

Attendance as scheduled is a critical element in all positions at El Chorro.

El Chorro’s leaders and associates believe each guest (internal and external) should be treated with respect, kindness, and professionalism. We believe that “Making Space for Genuine Hospitality” is our purpose, enticing our guests to return again and again. To be successful at El Chorro, associates must embrace our Purpose, Pillars and 21 Service Essentials. This includes being hands on and heartfelt, sincere and focused, collaborate and curious, and conscientious, possessing and demonstrating a high level of care and attention to internal and external guests. Our forward-thinking, fun, friendly, engaging and enthusiastic associates treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property and company.