restaurant host/hostess

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Resort
• Hotel, motel, resort

Tasks

• Advise on wine selection and serve wine
• Inspect dining rooms and other food and beverage serving areas
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Answer customers' questions regarding menu items and preparation methods
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Attend to seating arrangements for large groups
• Greet customers
• Perform opening and closing activities
• Provide general information on community services
• Receive customers' reservations and assign tables
• Receive payments from customers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Serving It Right Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program