Sonesta

Host / Greeter - Restaurant

Royal Sonesta Minneapolis, MN Full time

We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
As a Host, you will be the first point of contact for guests, ensuring a welcoming and seamless dining experience through friendly service, efficient seating, and effective communication with guests and staff.

Job Description

Qualifications

  • Greet and seat guests promptly with warmth and professionalism

  • Manage reservations and guest flow using OpenTable

  • Answer phones, handle inquiries, and accommodate special requests

  • Maintain cleanliness and proper setup of host area and dining room

  • Assign sections, support servers, and monitor table availability

  • Uphold guest satisfaction by addressing needs and providing solutions

  • Maintain a polished appearance and follow company standards

  • Support team with side duties and assist in transporting beverages when needed

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet and seat guests promptly with warmth and professionalism

  • Manage reservations and guest flow using OpenTable

  • Answer phones, handle inquiries, and accommodate special requests

  • Maintain cleanliness and proper setup of host area and dining room

  • Assign sections, support servers, and monitor table availability

  • Uphold guest satisfaction by addressing needs and providing solutions

  • Maintain a polished appearance and follow company standards

  • Support team with side duties and assist in transporting beverages when needed

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

* Pay rate $19.27
Union Property: Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.
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Sonesta Recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including:
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Paid Vacation and Sick Days
* Holidays and Personal Days (Floaters)
* 401(k) Retirement Plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.