Restaurant Host/hostess

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Inn at Laurel Point Full time

**Winner of the " Outstanding Workplace" Chamber of Commerce Business Award**
**Co-op Education Employer of the Year Award, Camosun College**

**Employer of the Year Award, Tourism Vancouver Island**
**TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence**

**Voted Top 100 Patios in Canada**

Are you interested in joining the leading culinary hotel in Victoria? We offer a fun work atmosphere that promotes creativity & career development, and boasts a team of energetic, passionate food & beverage and culinary professionals. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you

**Job title**:Host

**Job Status**:Permanent

**Joining Bonus: $500 ($200 on joining plus $300 after completing probation)**

**Start Wage: $21.43 per hour to $21.93 per hour (at 1yr.) plus gratuities & a comprehensive extended health benefits package**

**Summary of Position**:
To represent the Inn at Laurel Point in all guest interactions as “A refined coastal experience in a waterfront city setting, guided by sincere, friendly service, to create remarkable memories.” The Host greets and seats guests, takes reservations and assists the Server with other duties.

**Responsibilities**:

- Directs guests to an appropriate table upon arrival with a genuinely enthusiastic greeting
- Reads the reservation book and plans seating for the service period using common sense to maintain table turnovers and waiting guests
- Aims to serve tables and complete duties in the most time efficient manner without panic or complaint, changing ‘gears’ when business demands
- Busses tables and assists with side duties when appropriate
- Maintains knowledge of restaurant menus, including features, kitchen glossaries and techniques to deliver accurate information to guests and self-educates and maintains knowledge about food and wine
- Ensures the highest guest satisfaction by providing consistent excellence of service and giving genuine personal attention
- Communicates effectively with guests, supervisors and co-workers using appropriate etiquette and language and works in cooperation and harmony with all colleagues, supervisors and other departments to execute duties and responsibilities with due diligence
- Has good knowledge of Inn facilities and city attractions for the benefit of enquiring guests
- Complies with the Inn at Laurel Point’s policies and procedures

**Qualifications**:

- Previous restaurant Host experience required
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be personable and professional
- Team oriented & self-motivated
- Able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
- Foodsafe Level 1 required
- Serving It Right required
- Must be able to embrace the 4 core values of the Inn at Laurel Point: Excellence, Respect, Curiosity and Stewardship

**Job Requirements**:

- Flexible availability for shift work: morning shifts may begin as early as a 7am start time and afternoon/evening shifts may end as late as 10pm
- Must be fully available to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays
- Must be able to lift 30lbs on a regular basis
- Must be legally permitted to work in Canada

**Reports To**:Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager

**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive Wages
- A fun & friendly workplace culture that embraces diversity
- Cross-training opportunities to grow your skills
- Best staff meal in town and by the way, it’s free
- Complimentary parking on non-restricted days during the off-season
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Colleague of the month recognition program
- Summertime volleyball on Sticky Wicket rooftop, BBQs on our stunning Terrace patio, free themed year-end Gala to thank you
- Aura waterfront restaurant + patio staff discount - 50%
- Need a staycation? We’ve got you covered, after your 1-year work anniversary, enjoy a complimentary one night stay including breakfast for 2
- Friends & Family hotel discount _(so you can show off your amazing workplace)_
- Industry discounts
- Workshops
- Cross-training opportunities
- Skill and advancement training programs
- Shower and locker facilities

**Thank you for considering Inn at Laurel Point as your employer of choice**

**Job Types**: Permanent, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: From $21.43 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

Work Location: In person

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