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THE HARPETH HOTEL

The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, is located in the heart of Historic Franklin, just minutes from Nashville. Situated in the cornerstone of Franklin, discover boutique and antique shopping, one-of-a-kind restaurants, live music and historical landmarks, right on our doorstep. The Harpeth is located a short distance to the Cool Springs business district, home of Nissan North American Headquarters, MARS Petcare, Schneider Electric and countless more.

The Harpeth offers 119 elegantly appointed guest rooms, with views of historic Franklin or a tranquil courtyard. Enjoy our 55-inch HDTVs, TVs, in-room coffee, Wi Fi, flexible workspace, robes, slippers, oversized bathrooms, and closets. For events, the Harpeth offers over 5,000 square feet of inspired event space, many with natural light. Grab a hand-crafted cocktail at 1799 bar and experience the best is southern cuisine at 1799 restaurant.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk! Click here to learn more about what makes the Harpeth Hotel a one-of-a-kind experience in the Nashville area.
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POSITION PROFILE:

The Harpeth Hotel in historic downtown Franklin is looking for Greeters to join our team! This is a hourly position in our on site fine dining restaurant, 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails. The greeters are responsible for g reeting and seating all guests and ensure a quality dining experience. Greeters will also supervise and coordinate the activities of the dining room in the restaurant. We offer medical, dental, vision benefits and more for full-time team members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

• Greet guests, escort them to their table, pull chair out for the guest, and present menus.
• Make sure entry doors are clean, free of debris and are inviting, and welcoming.
• Make sure all menus are wiped down, free of spots or stains, and complete with any special food and beverage items.
• Inform servers of their location and assigned station. Plan out the seating chart and organize the reservations for the evening.
• Check with the phone reservationists or answering machine messages to assure you have all reservations.
• Check with manager to assure private parties are properly staffed and organized for the evening.
• Check with kitchen to verify menu items are readily available.
• Keep in constant contact with the servers, manager, and the kitchen to ensure timing and food preparation is synchronized with guest flow.
• Greet guest leaving the restaurant to ensure guest had a pleasant dining experience. Check to see that everything was wonderful. Not only is the host or hostess the first impression the guest gets when they come to an establishment they are also the last.
• Check with every guest to notating any problem to quickly get a manager.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Experience: Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
Skills and Abilities: Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions. Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages. Able to read, speak and understand English. Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs. Stand continuously for long periods of time.

WHY THE HARPETH:

Come check out The Harpeth, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel! As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.

At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary
  
• Daily Pay!
  
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
  
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
  
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
  
• Paid PTO
  
• 401k with employer match
  
• Food and Beverage Discounts
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

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