Rosewood Hotel Group

Global luxury hotel management and brands

Host

Dining, Bar & Counter ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMontecito, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Maintain knowledge of table, seat, and station numbers; room capacity; operating hours; table setup; restaurant dress code; liquor, beer, and non-alcoholic selections; glassware and garnishes; menu items, prices, preparation methods and times; applicable state liquor regulations; VIPs; equipment maintenance and use; and point-of-sale and manual systems.
Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize, organize, and follow up; remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment; follow directions; understand guest service needs; work cohesively with coworkers; work with minimal supervision; and maintain confidentiality of guest and hotel information.
Work under pressure to meet production schedules and timelines for hot food orders; maintain coordination; transport received goods to the workstation; work 8–12-hour shifts in hot, noisy, and sometimes close conditions; handle food products and ingredients; use senses to ensure quality; differentiate dates; operate, clean, and maintain required equipment; and comprehend and follow recipes.
Speak, read, and write English.
Exert physical effort to transport 20 pounds, perform various physical movements, reach up and down, remain stationary at times, and communicate satisfactorily with guests and coworkers.
Hold a current and valid Food Handler Certification.
Hold a current and valid Responsible Beverage Service Certification and Alcoholic Beverage Control Server ID.
Be at least 21 years of age to pour alcoholic beverages.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Have a minimum of two years of experience in restaurant service.

Responsibilities

Provide guests with information and support by phone or in person in a professional and gracious manner.
Receive and coordinate reservations and seating for daily and/or nightly service.
Provide outstanding service and develop relationships with guests as an advocate for the restaurant.
Comply with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards, and maintain standards at a superior level daily.
Greet restaurant guests, provide information about the area, and receive incoming calls and accurately book reservations.
Use equipment only as intended.
Maintain confidentiality of company, guest, and associate information.

Desired Qualifications

Fluency in languages other than English.
Hotel operational exposure, such as food and beverage experience.
Experience with a luxury or ultra-luxury property or brand.

We believe that life is made of many journeys: inspiration, wonderment, curiosity, or the simple joy of discovering something new every day. If you share the same sentiment, then this opportunity is for you.

Rosewood Miramar Beach, a Rosewood Hotel, is looking for an exceptional Host for Miramar Beach Bar. The Host is responsible for the overall guest dining experience within the restaurant outlet to include but not limited to providing the guests, either on the phone or in person, with information and support in a professional and gracious manner, receive and coordinate reservations and seating for daily and/or nightly service, all the while providing outstanding service to the guests along the way, and acting as an advocate for the restaurant in developing relationships with the guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant.
Greet all restaurant guests, be knowledgeable about the area and provide information when asked.
Receive incoming calls, accurately book reservations for guests.
Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.
Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, and preparation method/time
Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving.
Maintain complete knowledge of VIPs as determined by Hotel & Residents.
Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
Maintain complete knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems.

Exhibit a friendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with guests and fellow employees.
All other duties as required.

Confidentiality: Whist working for the company there will be access to a wide variety of confidential information concerning the company, guests and associates. It is vital that all such information remains confidential and must not be disclosed to anyone outside the company, guests and associates, unless otherwise stated.

General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.

Technical Skills:

Knowledge Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; ability to prioritize, organize and follow through; ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment; ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' hot food orders;
Ability to maintain good coordination; ability to transport cases of received goods to the workstation; ability to work an 8-12 hour shift in hot, noisy and sometimes close conditions;
Ability to work with all products and food ingredients involved; ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met
Ability to differentiate dates; ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions;
Ability to comprehend and follow recipes; ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision; ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting 20 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.
Kitchen Environment- constantly exposed to heat, high cold, slippery surfaces and appliances such as stove, oven, dishwasher, cooking top, as well as cleaning tools.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Must have a current and valid Food Handler Certification.
Must have a current and valid Responsible Beverage Service Certification and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Server ID.
Minimum 21 years of age to pour alcoholic beverages.

Experience:

Minimum two years’ experience in restaurant service.
Hotel operational exposure (i.e. F&B) preferred
Experience with a luxury or ultra-luxury property or brand preferred

The pay scale for this position is between $19.16 and $20.16/hour plus tips. This is the pay range for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay.

About the Company

Rosewood Hotel Group

Global luxury hotel management and brands

Rosewood Hotel Group operates a global portfolio of luxury hospitality brands, including Rosewood (ultra-luxury), New World Hotels & Resorts (upper-upscale), Asaya (integrated wellness), and Carlyle & Co. (private members club). It manages about 60 properties across 26 countries, with more than 30 new properties in development. The company runs high-end hotels and wellness and private club experiences, delivering guest stays and curated programs that reflect local culture and place. Its approach centers on Relationship Hospitality—genuine, heartfelt interactions—and integrating the story and geography of each destination into its experiences, supported by a commitment to DEI and positive community impact. The goal is to create a future where people and places enrich one another, to make meaningful, lasting relationships with guests and destinations, and to expand its global footprint while honoring local culture and advancing positive impact.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hong Kong
Founded: 2016

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