A Host or Hostess greets customers when they arrive at a restaurant. Manages reservations, seats customers, and helps wait staff as needed with attending to customer requests and service.
We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you'll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You'll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You'll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment. Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.
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Adheres to all departmental and property policies and procedures regarding guest service standards. - Greets guests in a friendly, courteous manner and arranges for seating according to guest preference and table availability; monitors room atmosphere. Quotes accurate waiting times and handles guest waiting lists or reservations in accordance with established procedures. Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to restaurant guests and restaurant staff. Familiar with restaurant food menu, including description, price, add-ons, and beverages. Assists wait staff and bus persons in their duties (e.g., refills water glasses and coffee cups, helps pre-bus and bus tables, attends to guest needs) as necessary, or required. Resolves service issues according to established guidelines. Ensures dining and serving areas are set up and maintained according to standard. Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas. Answers telephone in a professional manner. Maintains Board of Health standards of sanitation, personal hygiene and cleanliness, as well as beverage service techniques and safety, all with regard to the safe handling of food and beverage products for guests' consumption. Displays knowledge of all emergency procedures. Provides positive communication and uses Red Carpet Service skills with every patron and co-worker. Performs any reasonable, temporarily assigned job duties outside the position's job description where, in the Company's judgment, those duties are necessary in the interest of efficiency, productivity, or guest service.
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Must be at least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or GED required. One year of experience in the Food and Beverage service industry as a gourmet or fine dining restaurant host/hostess or similar position is preferred. One year of experience managing wait times, taking reservations, and assisting with large party bookings preferred. Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English. Ability to tolerate second-hand smoke, noise, and bright lights. Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment. Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy. Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
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We've grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®. Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. We're changing entertainment. Follow us. Equal Opportunity Employer
