restaurant host / hostess

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Airport
• Airport terminal

Tasks

• Advise on wine selection and serve wine
• Balance and deposit cash
• Liaise between chefs and customers
• Inspect dining rooms and other food and beverage serving areas
• Deposit cash and maintain daily log books
• 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

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding
• 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?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 35 hours per week