Job Description

Find Your Place at Bardo

Named the #1 Hotel in Savannah by Travel + Leisure in 2026, Hotel Bardo Savannah is more than a hotel. It’s a neighborhood clubhouse, a gathering place and a world of its own—where exceptional hospitality feels personal, thoughtful and always a little unexpected.

Set beside Forsyth Park in the heart of Savannah, Bardo brings together 149 guest rooms and suites, Saint Bibiana, Bar Bibi, The Green Room, Saltgrass Spa, The Cooking School and spaces designed for everything from quiet mornings to unforgettable celebrations.

Our most recent recognition from Travel + Leisure joins a growing list of honors, including Bardo’s distinction as a Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown recipient, recognized across the Hot List, Gold List and Readers’ Choice Awards. But the recognition belongs to the people behind the experience—a team that believes the smallest details can make the biggest impression.

At Bardo, hospitality is generous, intuitive and full of personality. Whether you’re welcoming a guest, setting the table, creating a restorative spa experience or making everything happen behind the scenes, you play a part in creating the kind of place people never quite want to leave.

LEFT LANE Hospitality Group, LLC is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as…how we want our team to feel every day.

About the role

Saint Bibiana, the signature Coastal Italian restaurant at Hotel Bardo Savannah, is seeking warm, polished, and hospitality-driven PM Hosts to join our evening dining team. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, thoughtful cuisine, and elevated yet approachable hospitality, Saint Bibiana offers a dining experience where every detail matters and every guest should feel genuinely welcomed.

As a PM Host, you will set the tone for the guest experience from the moment guests arrive. Serving as the first and last impression of the restaurant, you will create a warm, gracious welcome, manage reservations and seating flow, and help ensure a seamless dining experience from arrival through departure.

The ideal candidate is personable, confident, and naturally engaging, with the ability to balance genuine hospitality with organization and efficiency. You should enjoy connecting with people, remain composed during busy service periods, and understand how a thoughtful first impression can shape an entire evening.

What you'll do

• Welcome every guest with genuine warmth, professionalism, and a personalized approach
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating arrangements to ensure an organized and efficient dining experience
• Escort guests to their tables while creating a positive first impression and introducing them to the restaurant experience
• Coordinate seating flow and table availability with servers, restaurant leadership, and the culinary team
• Anticipate guest needs, recognize special occasions, and communicate preferences or requests to the appropriate team members
• Answer incoming calls, respond to reservation inquiries, and provide accurate information about the restaurant, menus, and hotel
• Maintain an organized and accurate reservation system, including guest notes, preferences, and special requests
• Monitor dining room activity and communicate wait times and seating expectations with confidence and courtesy
• Handle guest questions, concerns, and unexpected situations with composure, discretion, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and polished host stand, entrance, and surrounding areas
• Collaborate with the service team to support a smooth and memorable dining experience
• Complete opening, closing, and assigned side-work responsibilities thoroughly and consistently
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and high-performing restaurant culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a guest-facing hospitality or customer service role, preferably in an upscale restaurant or luxury hotel
• Prior hosting experience and familiarity with restaurant reservation systems strongly preferred
• A naturally welcoming personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence engaging with guests and creating meaningful, positive first impressions
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm, professional, and gracious under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the restaurant team
• Dependability and availability to work evening shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Professional presentation and commitment to Hotel Bardo's grooming and service standards
• Ability to stand and move throughout the duration of a shift and perform the physical responsibilities required of the position

Why Bardo?

Be part of something rare.

• Join the team behind Travel + Leisure’s #1 Hotel in Savannah.
• Work alongside curious, creative and passionate people who care deeply about their craft.
• Be empowered to create thoughtful, memorable moments for guests and for one another.

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 Bardo.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Bardo Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes
• Opportunities to experience the hotel as our guests do

Travel well.

• 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
• Opportunities to learn, lead and build a career alongside an ambitious hospitality team

We believe remarkable hospitality begins with remarkable people. People who notice the details. Who take pride in making someone’s day. Who bring warmth, curiosity and character to what they do.

If that sounds like you, there may be a place for you at Bardo.

Come as you are. Create something rare.