Host / Hostess - The Boathouse Restaurant

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Description

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant is seeking experienced hosts/hostesses!

With nine luxury boutique resorts and six world-class restaurants, the Kennebunkport Resort Collection (KRC) represents the best that Maine has to offer. At KRC, we are passionate about our beloved state and Kennebunkport's quaint coastal town; this passion translates to our exceptional service for our guests. We are dedicated to ensuring that our guests make the most of every moment in Kennebunkport and create unforgettable experiences along the way.

Job Description/Summary:

This position requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, strong planning and problem-solving skills, and the ability to stay organized and multi-task in a very busy setting. Major responsibilities include ensuring guests are greeted immediately and guest needs are responded to quickly, properly booking the restaurant (using the Open Table System ) to maximize the number of guests received, and maintaining a consistent flow of guests' orders to the kitchen while ensuring guests are satisfied.

Restaurant Operations:

• Responsible for answering incoming telephone calls and reservation email correspondence; greeting/directing hotel guests/staff and/or the general public
• Must be able to fulfill the following requirements: work under pressure, ability to multi-task, ability handle paperwork
• Monitors and maintains acceptable guest turn times
• Engaging in clear, consistent communications with leadership and restaurant staff on a frequent basis
• Must know how to prioritize, delegate and respond in a timely fashion

Additional Responsibilities:

• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
• Must be able to be on feet for the entire length of shift

KRC is proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time and Full Time employees;

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Gold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance to temporary employer housing
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Supportive, open workplace culture
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

Why Join our team?

Join our community of ambitious, thoughtful, and dedicated hospitality professionals delivering exceptional guest experiences. At Kennebunkport Resort Collection, we encourage creativity, ownership, and problem-solving at all levels of our organization, and we are committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our business.

As a Kennebunkport Resort Collection employee, we welcome you to join us in making a community impact. Our KRC Cares team partners with community leaders and like-minded businesses to advance our community services, such as toy drives, beach cleanups, and other charitable causes around the community. Our Community Impact project allows a 1% Impact Fee to be donated to hand-picked local organizations focusing on affordable housing, protecting wildlife habitats, and creating spaces for the youth of our community.

Kennebunkport Resort Collection offers customized learning opportunities for all employees. We work to carve out a path for internal leaders with motivated career goals. Annual conferences, mentorships, scholastic reimbursements, internships, and company-funded leadership development opportunities are just some of the ways we support our associates.

Ready to learn more?

Visit us online at www.kennebunkportresortcollection.com and explore our parent company, EOS Hospitality at www.eoshospitality.com for more information about the amazing ways we’re making a difference.