Find Your Future in Paradise! 

Catalina Island Company welcomes all guests and visitors to our very special island.  Beyond being warm and courteous, our exceptional team members are knowledgeable and helpful - anticipating and personalizing their service on an individualized basis.

We seek individuals like YOU to create the finest personal service and extraordinary experiences for our guests.  

WHY CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY?

The Catalina Island Company offers more than just a workplace – it is a destination for service, adventure and inspiration!

In 1919, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. bought nearly every share of the Santa Catalina Island Company until he owned a controlling interest. He then invested millions in his vision to create a "playground for all" on Catalina Island, building infrastructure, a reservoir, Hotel Atwater, Bird Park, and other attractions. In 1921, he made Avalon the Spring Training home of his beloved Chicago Cub’s, building the Catalina Country Club to house the team’s lockers and provide a gathering place for players. The team continued to train on the island until 1951. In 1929, Wrigley built the iconic Catalina Casino, which boasts the world’s largest circular ballroom and the first theatre designed and built to show talking motion pictures. During World War II, the island served as a military training facility and was closed to tourists. The island was a popular spot with Hollywood's elite during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It also became a popular location for production companies to shoot movies. More than 500 films, documentaries, commercials, and TV shows have been shot in and around Catalina over the years, especially in Two Harbors on the island's west end. To this day, descendants of William Wrigley Jr. still own the Catalina Island Company and carry on his vision to create a world-class island resort.

We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where every team member plays a part in creating unforgettable memories for our guests.  Join a team that is as vibrant, dynamic, and unique as the island itself!

JOB SUMMARY
The Restaurant Host/Hostess is the first point of contact for guests and plays a key role in creating a welcoming and positive dining experience.  This position is responsible for greeting guests, managing reservations and wait lists, and coordinating seating to support smooth restaurant operations.   

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greet guests promptly, warmly, and professionally upon arrival

• Manage reservations, waitlists, and guest flow efficiently

• Escort guests to table and present menus

• Communicate wait times accurately and manage guest expectations

• Coordinate with servers, managers, and kitchen staff to ensure proper table rotation

• Maintain cleanliness and organize of the host stand and entry area

• Answer phone calls, make reservations, and respond to guest inquiries

• Monitor dining room activity and assist with guest needs

• Thank guests upon departure and invite them to return

• Set up and break down of service area for the shift

• Deliver excellent customer service and engage with guests

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Friendly, professional demeanor with a positive attitude

• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills

• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure

• Basic knowledge of technology in order to work on a reservation system

• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team

• Commitment to delivering exceptional service

• Ability to plan and organize

• California Food Handlers Certificate required upon hire

DETAILS
Position Type:   Seasonal
Season Dates: April-October

PAY TRANSPARENCY
The pay scale for this position is $18.55 per hour.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position works in a busy restaurant environment that can be warm, noisy, and fast-paced. This role involves indoor and outdoor environments.  Must be comfortable and able to stand for up to 6-8 hours per day.  Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.  Requires dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual

SCHEDULE

This position requires a flexible schedule, with rotating weekday and weekend shifts, including day, night, and holiday hours.

LIFE ON CATALINA ISLAND

• A fast paced, exciting work environment with upward mobility and growth opportunities.

• Meet and engage with people from all over the country and world!
  

COMPANY PERKS

• Employee discounts and perks – restaurant, hotels and activities. 

• Beautiful island views and a summer of adventure!

BEING YOU AT CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY:
We are inclusive of, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed for our candidates. Please discuss this with our Talent Acquisition team during our selection process.