F&B Host

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan. We are looking for... experienced and passionate Host for Riggs Washington DC, a brand-new independent hotel. Our preferred candidate would have luxury or independent hospitality experience in the Washington DC market. Our ideal candidate thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind and a great sense of humor, and loves finding solutions, working with a team and proactively creating positive outcomes. The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA. This position requires flexible schedule including AM, PM, Weekend and Holiday availability. Core Essential Functions • Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner. • Provide and create positive environment for everyone in the restaurant. • Receive calls and book reservations for the guest. • Obtain guest’s information in preparation for their reservation and arrival. • Anticipate guest’s needs, and create personal and memorable experience and solutions. • Perform all other duties as requested by the restaurant manager. This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities • Hotel Experience is not required – Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST • A minimum of one year of restaurant experience is preferred but not required • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment • Willingness to learn and adapt in new situations • Possess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situation • Exceptional Organizational skills Equal Employment Opportunity Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions. Location: Washington, DC Our properties are widely celebrated for their thoughtful design, interesting use of space, engaging restaurants, award-winning bars and the passion of our people. We are passionate about our people and are committed to training, developing, mentoring, and coaching a world-class team to deliver memorable experiences for our guests. As a small, independent group, we are able to offer a personalised career progression on a global stage, with many of our team members having been able to move to our European and American properties, and vice versa, expanding their roles, careers and experiences. We prefer to promote and transfer within our group whenever possible, backed up by tailored training using internal and external resources. We firmly believe our future leaders are alongside us. Click here to discover stories below from Lore Group team members across Amsterdam, London, Washington DC and our group office in London.

Salary : $29,200 - $36,900