Restaurant Host, Le Flaneur

Recess is where the everyday takes a break.

Opening in Fall 2026, Recess Hotel & Club is bringing a new kind of hospitality to the heart of Savannah. Housed within the historic Manger Building, Recess blends a 221-room lifestyle hotel with a members club, rooftop pool, French brasserie, wellness club, coworking spaces, and lively social venues—all designed around one simple idea: life is better when there's room to play.

Recess is the newest project from Left Lane, the team behind Hotel Bardo Savannah. In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction—recognizing hotels that have achieved the publication's Hot List, Gold List, and Readers' Choice Awards—along with the inaugural Michelin Key designation and recognition from Travel + Leisure as one of the Best New Hotels of the Year. It's this same commitment to thoughtful hospitality and unforgettable experiences that we're bringing to Recess.

We're building more than a hotel. We're building a team of people who believe great hospitality is thoughtful, personal, and a little unexpected. Whether you're welcoming guests, creating memorable meals, keeping the operation running seamlessly, or leading a team, every role helps shape the Recess experience from day one.

If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.

About the role

Le Flâneur, the signature French brasserie at Recess Hotel & Club, is seeking outgoing, welcoming, and hospitality-minded Hosts to join our team.

Le Flâneur is lively, social, and full of personality — and the experience starts at the door. Our Hosts are more than the people managing the reservation book. They are the first hello, the familiar face, the person who makes guests feel like they have arrived somewhere they want to be.

We are looking for people who are naturally warm, comfortable starting conversations, and genuinely enjoy making others feel welcome. You should be able to bring Southern hospitality without feeling scripted, keep your energy up during a busy service, and balance personality with organization when the restaurant gets moving.

What you'll do

• Welcome every guest with warmth, personality, and genuine hospitality
• Create a fun and memorable first impression that reflects the spirit of Le Flâneur and Recess
• Manage reservations, waitlists, table assignments, and seating flow throughout service
• Escort guests to their tables and help them feel comfortable and informed
• Answer phones and assist with reservations, questions, and special requests
• Communicate closely with servers, managers, and support teams to keep the dining room flowing
• Recognize returning guests, members, VIPs, and special occasions whenever possible
• Maintain awareness of table status, reservation timing, and guest needs
• Keep the host stand and restaurant entrance organized, inviting, and guest-ready
• Help resolve minor guest concerns with confidence, warmth, and good judgment
• Support opening, closing, and other restaurant duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hotel, retail, customer service, or other guest-facing experience preferred
• Naturally friendly, social, and comfortable engaging with new people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to manage several things at once during busy periods
• Confident using technology; reservation system experience is a plus
• Dependable, professional, and able to remain positive under pressure
• Comfortable standing and moving throughout the shift
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Most importantly, a genuine desire to make people feel welcome

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands