Kalia Theater; Waikiki Luau site under construction) Host​/Ambassador

Hourly

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.

Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel

The Host/Ambassador at the Kalia Theater is expected to welcome all guests, provide timely, courteous service with guest satisfaction to all guests as the primary goal. The Host/Ambassador is also responsible for setting up their stations including opening, running, and closing side work.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Assist in opening and closing side work as assigned.
• Complete opening/closing checklist according to standards.
• Responsible for promotion of specials and up selling.
• Process credit card charges.
• Fully comprehend and be able to operate all relevant aspects of the POS program.
• Follow all cash handling policies, and prepare closing report for night audit.
• Clear and clean tables when guests leave, return glasses to be washed.
• Full knowledge of state liquor laws.
• Assist guests with service requests when needed.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages, according to local…