Host

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada Occhiolino Full time

**Occhiolino**

Occhiolino blends the feeling of Tuscan sun on your face with the buzz of a lively city noodle joint. Guests can swing by for a quick and comforting bowl of fresh, handmade pasta, or linger with friends over a table full of Italian classics. It’s a spot where the energy is contagious, the food is artisanal, and every visit feels like a vacation. Occhiolino also has retail offerings including fresh pastas and sauces to take home and make magic in your home kitchen.

We are located at College and Bathurst St.-steps from Kensington, Little Italy, U of T, and are easily reachable by streetcar and subway.

**Occhiolino will be opening soon and we are currently hiring Hosts We are looking to add 2 more hosts to our team, with strong daytime, weekday availability.**

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
We offer a stable environment with actual life/work balance, and learning opportunities.
- Training and development opportunities
- Staff dining discount which gives you a discount across all 8 restaurants in our company
- TTC/Presto reimbursement. We pay for half of your transit costs for each shift you work, starting on your first day with us.
- Healthcare Spending Account (30+ hours/week to qualify)

**PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Warmly welcome guests upon arrival
- Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
- Manage reservations on Open Table, including confirmation calls
- Escort guests to assigned dining or bar areas
- Understand and be able to communicate guest questions regarding menus, reservation policies and event inquiries
- Ensure menus are clean and organized
- Thank guests upon their departure
- Communicate to wait staff any OpenTable reservation notes (special occasion, dietary requirements, etc.)
- Maintain a clean reception and retail area
- Be mindful of guests who require additional support (e.g. guests needing mobility assistance etc.)
- Assist wait staff as needed
- Complete opening, closing and side-duties efficiently and safely
- Other duties as assigned or required
- Ensure compliance to all Occhiolino policies, standards and core practice

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Experience in a fast-paced restaurant/bar is an asset
- SmartServe Certified
- A Degree/ Diploma in Hospitality or equivalent considered an asset
- Passion for food, beverage and providing excellent customer service
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and prioritize competing priorities

Not sure if you and your skill set fit the bill? Reach out We want to meet as many people as we can with diverse backgrounds and experiences to bring to the floor

As a company, our goal is simple. We want you to grow, feel supported and help us provide our guests with an experience of true Italian hospitality.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Shift:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-04


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