Life at Starwood Hotels

Life at Starwood Hotels

Pool Host/Attendant

1 Hotel Austin

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • As a Pool Host/Hostess, you will be the first point of contact for guests visiting our pool and outdoor dining areas.
  • Your attention to detail, hospitality, and proactive approach will help ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfillment and well-being.
  • You will create a warm and welcoming arrival experience while managing seating, reservations, guest flow, and service pace.
  • Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating assignments to maximize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional host stand and work area.
  • Perform opening and closing duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees are required to work varying schedules, including holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel
  • Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
  • Strong communication and guest service skills.
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
  • Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on business needs.
  • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
  • Starwood Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodation, please visit People Operations.
  • Please note that your job description is not an exhaustive of tasks and duties, but serves a guideline for daily duties, which may change from time to time.
  • About us...
  • As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.
  • Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.

Nice to have

  • Previous host/hostess experience preferred, ideally in a luxury hospitality environment.

Benefits

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and departmental procedures.
  • Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission, and Brand Pillars through every guest interaction.

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