Restaurant Host

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.   About the Fenway Hotel Originally opened in 1927, The Fenway Hotel is an icon of the jazz age, playing host to notable explorers, artists, politicians, musicians and living legends in its time as an operating hotel. Today, Fenway is a Mainsail Lodging & Development property and a member of the prestigious Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc. The Fenway Hotel overlooks the beautiful Dunedin Channel offering views of breathtaking sunsets and gorgeous Florida waters. We’ve created a homage to Dunedin’s rich music history and a destination for those to get carried away in their own verse. If you share our passion, we look forward to hearing from you. It’s time to write your own tune with us and join the band at Dunedin’s very own jazz-inspired boutique hotel. Can you sing along? Apply today! Tampa Bay Top Workplaces “Voted a Top Workplace! Mainsail Lodging & Development was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times —a reflection of our positive culture, growth opportunities, and commitment to our team. Join us! About the Role Restaurant Host will be responsible for greeting and seating all guests in the Restaurant dining areas to ensure each guest is welcomed with a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic greeting and that they are seated as quickly as possible to start their dining experience. What you have High School diploma or higher  Previous hospitality experience preferred, at least one-year host position in the Macon, GA area preferred  Excellent customer service skills  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written  Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads  Ability to assist with menu revisions when needed  What you’ll do Welcome each guest genuinely and seat them as quickly as possible  Ability to converse with guests in a friendly, hospitable and informative manner  Use a rotation method to ensure seating is fair  Report to work on time and in proper uniform/approved attire  Work as a team with all team members within the hotel  Check greeter station assigned for cleanliness of area  Ensure the front of the restaurant is clean and all objects are dust free  Check all tables to ensure they are set up and ready to be seated with guests  Communicate to servers when seating tables  Assist servers when necessary  Have knowledge of all areas within the hotel  Ability to communicate to managers the flow of private dining rooms  Observe flow of the private dining rooms  Assist in the detailing of tables and remove items not in use, extra place settings should be removed  Never solicit tips  Attend monthly department meetings and daily stand ups  Perform other duties as management requests to service our guests.  Ability to use POS (point of sale) system MICROS as well as Yelp reservation system  Assist managers with daily duties such as scheduling of stations  Follow the procedures addressed in the training manual  Physical Demand Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time  Ability to communicate clearly  Ability to lift 20 lbs. or more  Corrected vision to normal range  Long hours sometimes required  Mental Demands  Make sound judgments quickly  Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines  Manage differing personalities within the office, the hotel and the community  Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality  Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations  Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary  NOTICE:  The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day.  All employees must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift as business demands.  In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times. Benefits: Full-time Associate Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees Part-time Associate Benefits All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance, Holiday Pay, and Tuition Reimbursement Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.