AM Hostess - Bar George

Company Description

We celebrate the old in new ways at Bar George, a modern-day rendezvous set in the grand heritage home once belonging to Sir George Stephen.

Honouring the former resident’s roots, our chefs cook up contemporary takes on classic U.K. fare, spiked with Québécois quirks, while our bar pours time-tested bevies.

Our space’s beauty and history are humbling, yet we fight formality with eccentricity, welcoming the wacky and the gnarly

What’s in it for you?

• Gratuity Sharing
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations
• Employee Referral Program
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage

Job Description

Our Hosts create a positive guest experience! They maintain an efficient and organized restaurant through managing guest flow, maximizing seating capacity and communicating with all employees.

They share with Guests their passion for food, beverage and hospitality. Hosts leave a lasting impression with all guests through their professionalism and attention to detail.

Core Values

• You are passionate and articulate about food and beverage
• You value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity
• You value positivity, honesty and respect
• You aim to leave lasting, positive impressions on every guest through intelligent, enthusiastic and emotional service.
• You celebrate diversity and recognize that we are strongest when we apply the sum of our personal energies, our collective genius

THE DAY to DAY

• You warmly greet guests and effectively manage restaurant flow to maximize seating capacity.
• You have a proven ability to make decisions and empower others.
• You take ownership and communicate with Servers, Bartenders and Managers to maintain proper guest flow throughout the restaurant.
• Your escort guests to their table, engaging them in conversation and seat them accordingly.
• You are accurately take and confirm reservations over the phone and in person, modify guest status in Open Table.
• Develop a briefing sheet before each shift that will inform co-workers of shows / concerts, special events and NBs.
• You we are fanatical about cleanliness and so are you
• Know all table numbers and maintain awareness of which servers are in each section.
• You're a team player and open to other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum
• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
• Minimum 1 year restaurant experience

Additional Information

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.