Host - Game Creek Restaurant - FT & PT - Winter Seasonal - Vail Mountain

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Nestled just below Eagle's Nest and just above the Game Creek chair lift, Game Creek Restaurant is a truly unique location, with a private, members-only lunch balanced with a gourmet dinner program.  Dining at Game Creek is an exceptional experience where guests overlook the beautiful Game Creek Bowl and either ski in for lunch or ride a snowcat for dinner. Game Creek Restaurant offers delectable, five-star, locally-sourced  American cuisine, complimented by an award-winning wine list and superior service. This breathtaking European chalet-style restaurant is Vail Mountain’s signature fine dining location.

The host/hostess is responsible for warmly greeting and welcoming all members and guests, and using their names as an elevated level of service.  Hosts work both lunch and dinner at Game Creek.  Game Creek Restaurant is open exclusively for Game Creek Club Members at lunch and the host will work with the Game Creek Club staff to accommodate member dining preferences. Dinner is open to the public, and hosts will manage guest arrival from the base of the gondola to the snow cat to the restaurant, and back onto a snowcat at the end of the guests’ meals.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Will work within OpenTable computer reservations management system to check in members/guests, make reservations, and manage table assignments.
• Assists managers in controlling the flow of members/guests and seats guests within manager's guidelines, as promptly as possible.  
• Must answer phones, check and relay messages to managers, maintain tidiness of restrooms and lounge areas, and assist bussers and servers in the dining room as best as able.
• Must be able to recognize members by name and make them feel welcome. 
• Understanding the dynamics of lunch and dinner operations is essential for the host.

Requirements:

• Previous restaurant experience or customer service experience – preferred.
• Prior experience working with OpenTable – preferred.
• Previous work experience in a private club – preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent - required.
• Proven ability to work well with others and guests - required.
• Must be fluent in English - required.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40+ lbs - required.
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours - required.
• Must be available to work lunch and dinner shifts - required.
• Must be available to work holidays including: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, December 26th through January 2nd, Presidents’ Day Weekend, and any other holidays as requested - required.

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Requisition ID 140000