Gallery Host

Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol

Washington, DC

posted August 23, 2025

Compensation: $19.00 per hour

Opportunity:Host

Act as host providing guests with a full range of individualized service during hotel stay.

Potential Career Path

Front Desk Supervisor or Sales Coordinator – Front Office Manager or Sales Manager

Position Requirements

  • Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of the hotel.
  • Verify customers' credit, and establish payment method.
  • Makeand confirm external reservations for dinner, entertainment, and transportation.
  • Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.
  • Answer hotel phone and handle guest requests and inquiries.
  • Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or PMS system.
  • Deposit guests' valuables in hotel safes or safe-deposit boxes.
  • Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts.
  • Serve food in guest rooms upon request, ensuring a positive in-room dining experience.
  • Act as a private lounge host.
  • Practice safe work habits and use required safety equipment.
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous customer service experience required or equivalent training.
  • Dynamic, engaging and passionate personality with the ability to multi-task.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Daily Pay
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25, bending and reaching.

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