Hilton San Diego Bayfront is hiring our next Host/Hostess to join the amazing Food and Beverage team in Hudson and Nash

Rising above the San Diego Bay and steps from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, Hilton San Diego Bayfront is where our Team Members love being a part of our award-winning culture! Here you'll enjoy a friendly workplace environment, competitive benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program, which are some of the many reasons Hilton was named the #1 Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work. Come join our team and see for yourself why we ranked #1!   

Hourly Rate: $20.12 - 25.15 per hour

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

At least 1 year of customer service experience; hosting and restaurant experience a plus 

Full open availability, union position, no weekly schedule restrictions can be accommodated 

A passion for being a welcoming presence with a genuine spirit to serve our guests 

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 needs

Seat guests and manage the seating chart

Monitor restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow

Perform opening and closing duties, as needed

Assist others with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, stocking, folding silverware, etc.

Ensure knowledge of menu

Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner

Assist 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:

Quality

Productivity

Dependability

Customer Focus

Adaptability

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!