Host/Hostess Breakfast/Lunch (Banff)

$17.00 / hour + tips Hosts are the friendly faces customers see as they enter the restaurant and must set a good first impression for the venue. A Host works closely with the wait staff and other members of the establishment to choose where guests are seated. They keep track of which tables need to be cleaned and cleared, and how much space is left in the restaurant for customers to dine. Their duties also include greeting customers upon their arrival, ushering these patrons to designated tables, and introducing them to their Server. Host duties and responsibilities In order to be successful as a Host, candidates will have a variety of duties to complete. Their main responsibility will be greeting customers at the door as they arrive, but other duties to note include: - Let patrons know of wait times and contact them as a table becomes available - Take reservations over the phone or in-person - Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming front-of-house experience - Seat guests at designated tables - Answer questions about the food and beverage menu, as needed - Clear tables after customers exit the restaurant - Understand the needs of wait staff to ensure sections are not overcrowded Host skills and qualifications - Versatile schedule for working weekends and holidays - Customer service skills - Organization skills for scheduling and booking reservations and tables - Strong verbal and written communication skills in English - Excellent problem-solving abilities - Knowledge of food and beverage health and safety initiatives - Teamwork and collaboration skills Benefits: - * gratuities - * discounted food - * free beverages - * Opportunity to move into a Servers position - Local discount Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Benefits: - Casual dress - Discounted or free food Language: - English (required) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oku4g