New

Hostess

HEI Hotels & Resorts
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jun 04, 2025
About Us Courtland Grand Hotel is located in the heart of Atlanta's downtown business district. We are minutes from many of the city's largest event venues that host major conventions such as Mercedes Benz Stadium, Georgia World Congress Center and State Farm Arena, just to name a few. At Courtland Grand Hotel, we foster a family environment and embrace the diversity and cultures represented by our associates with our own Community Wall that celebrates the cultures our associates proudly represent. We show appreciation to our associates through our HEI Loves initiatives with recognition and reward programs, birthday and anniversary celebrations, annual parties, and monthly informational events to keep our team updated and informed. We offer a hearty benefit package that includes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted Room Rate, Parental Leave, Daily Pay Program, free parking and more! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview The host or hostess is the critical first impression of the restaurant, and therefore is empowered to create memorable guest experiences. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu. Read, maintain, and make daily entries in the logbook to coordinate communication between shifts and management. Maintain proper set-up of dining room. Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials. Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items. Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, and providing positive and proactive solutions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc. Compensation Salary Range: $14.00 - $14.00 Hourly Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? Yes Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.