Head Host (Old Toronto)

For over 25 years, Mercatto is all about great food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together across our four downtown Toronto locations. Cantina Mercatto, our location in the Financial District, is currently looking for a Head Host to join our team. If you’re someone who creates a strong first impression, leads with confidence, and enjoys setting the tone for a great guest experience, we’d love to meet you. Who You Are - Personable and naturally great at connecting with people - Observant and attentive, with an eye for detail and guest flow - Clear and welcoming in your communication, bringing positive energy to the team - Organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once - Eager to learn grow, and contribute to a team What You’ll Do - Create a warm, welcoming first impression from the moment guests arrive - Manage reservations and walk-ins to support a smooth, well-paced dining room - Communicate closely with servers, management, and the kitchen to keep service flowing - Answer phones and provide information about the restaurant - Maintain a clean, organized, and guest-ready host stand and entrance - Support and help organize Uber delivery orders as needed Why Work With Us? - Real career growth, with many of our leaders having been promoted from within - Tuition reimbursement for hospitality-specific learning and development - Health Care Spending Account for eligible team members - Dining discounts across all nine Alter Ego Group restaurants - Experience isn’t everything. We value friendly, adaptable people and offer a robust training program to set you up for success. - Schedules that aim to support a healthy work/life balance - Participation in our Tip Share program Check us out: @mercatto.to mercatto.ca 20 Wellington Street E. Toronto, ON M5E 1C5 Love people, pizza and pasta? You’ll fit right in, apply today! This posting is for an existing position vacancy. Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pd9q3