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Restaurant Host at Inn & Spa at Loretto

Inn & Spa at Loretto Santa Fe, NM

Job Description

Description: WORK, PLAY, & ENJOY LIFE WITH HERITAGE
Heritage Companies embodies the culture, spirit, and traditions of New Mexico, while offering a work environment that is focused on the overall employee experience. All employees will experience the exciting perks that only Heritage Companies can provide; including growth opportunities across our companies, generous discounts on hotel room rates, spa, and food at all of our restaurants in the portfolio across the wonderful state of New Mexico!
Full-time Hourly Position, wage range DOE plus benefits.Located in Santa Fe, NM. Working out of our Inn & Spa at Loretto.

Essential Duties:

  • Maintain high level of positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
  • Passionately deliver refined, seamless service.
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards at all times.
  • Welcome guests to the unique dining experience.
  • Assign guests to suitable tables and according to guidelines for server rotation.
  • Share the story, inspiration, and culinary mindset of the restaurant to our guests.
  • Respond to guest challenges and find the appropriate resolution in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits:

  • Part-time employees receive: Dental, Vision and 401k!
  • Full-time employees receive: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & 401k!

HC3

Requirements:
  • Current New Mexico Food Handler Certification.
  • Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more.
  • Must be able to lift/push/reach for/carry 10+ pounds frequently.
  • Excellent verbal communication and ability to multitask.
  • 6 months to 1 year or equivalent combination of education and experience; high volume and/or fine dining experience preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience/training.
NM Safe Certified Hotelier, Inspiring Our Communities, & Celebrating Local Artisans.Heritage Hotels & Resorts Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details: 14.6-16 Hourly Wage



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Typical mid-level pay: $30k for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$30k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$22k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $43k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
107,700 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024