Host - The Guild

The Guild; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Calgary is seeking Hosts to create a positive guest experience. Responsibilities include managing guest flow, greeting guests, and ensuring a clean and organized environment. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, with at least one year of restaurant experience.

Benefits

Gratuity Sharing

Discounted Gym Membership

50% Dining Discount

Employee Referral Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year restaurant experience required.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests and manage restaurant flow.
• Communicate with staff to maintain guest flow.
• Accurately take and confirm reservations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Located in the historic Hudson’s Bay building in downtown Calgary, The Guild is open for all-day dining, drinks, and private events. Spanning two floors and featuring one of Calgary’s largest patios, The Guild is a nod to the guildhalls of the past, which served as meeting places for artists and merchants.

• Full-time hours available, lunch/afternoon shifts

What’s in it for you?

• Gratuity Sharing
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations
• Employee Referral Program
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Health, Dental, and Vision benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage

Job Description

Our Hosts create a positive guest experience! They maintain an efficient and organized restaurant through managing guest flow, maximizing seating capacity, and communicating with all employees. They share their passion for food, beverage, and hospitality with guests. Hosts leave a lasting impression through their professionalism and attention to detail.

The Day to Day :

• Warmly greet guests and effectively manage restaurant flow to maximize seating capacity.
• Make decisions confidently and empower others.
• Communicate with Servers, Bartenders, and Managers to maintain proper guest flow.
• Escort guests to their table, engaging them in conversation and seating them accordingly.
• Accurately take and confirm reservations over the phone and in person; modify guest status in Open Table.
• Develop a briefing sheet before each shift to inform co-workers of shows, concerts, and special events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Know all table numbers and be aware of server sections.
• Be a team player and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain professional urgency and momentum
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Minimum 1 year restaurant experience

Additional Information

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

We are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect, fostering fair and inclusive working environments.

• We thank all applicants; only suitable candidates will be contacted.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.