Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is looking to welcome a Host/Hostess to join the team at Olive & Sea!

Our hotel, which features 595 guest rooms, is located on the Intracoastal waterway and just a four-minute walk to the Broward Convention Center. Olive & Sea restaurant seats about 185 in the dining room and 17 seats at the bar. Our menu is comprised of delicious Mediterranean dishes. The restaurant is open from 7AM-11AM and reopens 3PM-10PM every day, with the exception of Friday and Saturday where it closes as 11PM.  Our 10+ team members report to the Director of Food and Beverage. 

 

The ideal candidate holds 1+ years as a Host/Hostess in restaurants.   Able to work the required shifts.

 

Shift Pattern:  AM/PM (weekdays, weekends, holidays as needed)

Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour

 

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPayMedical Insurance Coverage – for you and your familyMental health resources including Employee Assistance ProgramBest-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travelParental leave to support new parentsDebt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*401K plan and company match to help save for your retirementHilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discountCareer growth and developmentTeam Member Resource GroupsRecognition and rewards programs

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

 

What will I be doing?

As a Restaurant Host/Hostess, you would be responsible for welcoming guests and escorting them to their seats for dining in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Welcome guests and ascertain their dining needsSeat guests and manage the seating chartMonitor restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flowPerform opening and closing duties, as neededAssist others with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, stocking, folding silverware, etc.Ensure knowledge of menuRespond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient mannerAssist fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

QualityProductivityDependabilityCustomer FocusAdaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!