Bar Host/Hostess - The Gritti Palace, Venice - Season 2025 (25007980)

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel belonging to Marriott International, is currently recruiting for a Bar Host/Hostess. 

The Bar Host/Hostess will report to the Bar Manager and she/he will be part of a F&B  department. 

Seasonal, full-time contract role (40-hour working week, 5 working days, 2 consecutive days off). 

Period: April – October 2025

This is a great opportunity to work in a place of exceptional art and elegance, where history and culture are met with renewed Venetian style. The Gritti is known for impassioned service, a delectable culinary experience and an intimate wellness haven. The reference point for the world's elite at international city events such as the Biennale, Carnival and the Venice Film Festival.

What we offer

• Professional career progression at international level in 9000 Marriott hotels
• Learning and development opportunities online, on the job and in class
• Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
• Experienced management & motivated and engaging colleagues
• Charity events, Wellbeing activities and voluntary work in the community of Venice through the TakeCare program
• Canteen service – Associates Restaurant
• Uniform - Laundry service 

What you’ll do

• Ensure guests are welcomed in a warm and professional manner and supervise the entrance of the Bar. Seat guests by finding a clean, available table; pulling out chairs; placing clean/current menu in front of guest.  
• Supply guests with information regarding the Bar and the hotel
• Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests/questions
• Liaise with F&B team for special events and occasions 

What we’re looking for 

• You must possess the legal right to work in Italy. Valid work permit for full time role (40 hours/week).
• Fluent in English and Italian, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of luxury hospitality F&B operations 
• Experience in the same role in Bar/fine dining restaurants would be an advantage
• A warm, people-oriented demeanor
• A team-player attitude 
• Positive outlook and dependability 

Explore our very big world

As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there’s no better place than Marriott International to make your mark. Joining us, you’ll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. You’ll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do. And you’ll grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family.

You’re welcomed here

Our highest priority is making you feel as welcome as our guests. We want you to know you’re important to us and that you’ll make an impact in your role, and for that, you’ll be appreciated and valued.

Marriott International applica una politica di pari opportunità. Crediamo nel valore di una forza lavoro diversificata e promuoviamo una cultura inclusiva che mette le persone al primo posto. Ci impegniamo a non operare discriminazioni in base a qualsiasi caratteristica personale protetta dalla legge, come disabilità o condizione di veterano, o dalla normativa vigente.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, con oltre 120 proprietà in più di 35 Paesi, offre la promessa di esperienze autentiche che creano ricordi duraturi e preziosi. Con oltre 100 anni di esperienza iniziata nel 1906 con il marchio italiano CIGA, una collezione delle proprietà più celebri e iconiche d'Europa, il brand vanta una solida base su cui si fonda la nostra continua evoluzione, volta a superare i desideri dei viaggiatori amanti del lusso.