Lead Host - Becca Restaurant & Garden, The Historic Cavalier Hotel

About Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection, to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from Virginia Beach’s North End, this iconic luxury hotel blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Featuring elegantly curated guest rooms, award-winning dining, a luxury spa, on-site bourbon distillery and exceptional service, the property delivers a premier hospitality experience and is recognized as one of the East Coast’s most celebrated coastal destinations. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates — the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them — ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.

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Compensation

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

The host or hostess is the critical first impression of the restaurant, and therefore is empowered to create memorable guest experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.

• Read, maintain, and make daily entries in the logbook to coordinate communication between shifts and management.

• Maintain proper set-up of dining room.

• Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills      

• Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials.

• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.

• Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, and providing positive and proactive solutions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.