Restaurant Host, The Set - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Restaurant Host, you’re not just greeting and escorting guests in one of our dining outlets – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is seeking a warm, outgoing, and service-driven Restaurant Host (Part-Time) to join the team at The Set! The ideal candidate is welcoming, attentive, and highly organized, with a passion for creating exceptional first impressions and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

The preferred candidate will possess:

Previous customer service experience is required.
A minimum of six months of customer/guest service experience as a Host/Hostess is preferred.
Ability to write and communicate fluently in English is essential to the role.
Flexibility to work a varied schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Most importantly a service heart to deliver a high level of service to our guests!

Shifts:

MID/PM

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Deliver unforgettable first impressions:

Greet guests warmly and ascertain their needs quickly and effectively

• Maintain a smooth flow:

Seat guests, manage the seating chart, and monitor dining activity to ensure a seamless experience

• Deliver standout service:

Respond promptly and knowledgeably to guest inquiries and special requests

• Support general operations:

Perform opening/closing tasks and assist with service prep such as stocking and folding silverware