Event Maitre D' - River's Edge

Located on the edge of the Grand River and filled with small town charm, River's Edge is truly a venue unlike any other. Situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Paris, Ontario, River's Edge is surrounded by an array of stone buildings and scenic views making it a truly memorable spot. River's Edge is part of Carmens Group; an entertainment and hospitality company committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our clients and guests.

If you have the desire to work as a professional Maître D' in an intimate and romantic environment, while looking to join a team of champions, we want to meet you.

Job Types: part-time, permanent, flexible

Wages: $18.50+ per hour

OUR AWARDS:

• Great Place to Work Certified – 2022, 2023, 2024
• Most Trusted Executive Teams – 2023
• Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail – 2023
• Best Places to Work in Canada – 2024
• Best Workplaces for Women – 2024
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness - 2024

Are confident and enthusiastic about their role in creating memories for our guests. Work in a welcoming and romantic environment where we lead by example and work as a team of champions to achieve results. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking for a professional serving role and enjoys entertaining and weddings. We offer part-time opportunities during daytime, evening, midweek, and weekends. This is a great role for those who are looking to balance other work and/or school commitments in a fast-paced, exciting environment.

• Effectively lead by example demonstrating superior customer service skills, and adaptability to customer feedback, ensuring flawless execution of the event in accordance with Carmens Group standards.
• Responsible for creating a memorable guest experience, including menu execution, food quality, and overall experience.
• Act as an ambassador and host of the venue, serving as a liaison between guests, management, and team members.
• Get to know the guests; be able to comfortably answer any questions a guest may have; ensure guest satisfaction throughout meal service and event.
• Learn the details of menu offerings for various events.
• Deliver and serve food and beverages including, but not limited to, meals, condiments, and accompaniments.
• Assist others with side work including, but not limited to, clearing glasses and dishware.
• Communicate any additional meal requirements or special requests to the kitchen.
• Make a difference in the lives of each and every one of our guests by directly contributing to their extraordinary experiences.
• Exercise good judgment and demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Drive positive change in the organization.

• Friendly, professional, and customer service focused.
• Positive, outgoing, and friendly team player.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with guests.
• Excellent customer service skills, and ability to understand and respond to individual needs and requirements.
• Hospitality experience and/or Event Management courses or diploma considered an asset.
• Banquet serving experience an asset.
• Smart Serve Certification required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Flexible availability required, including availability to work late night closing shifts.

• Great Place to Work Certified.
• Competitive wage package.
• Gratuity Program.
• Pay on demand.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Staff recognition, years of service rewards.
• Group RRSP.
• Worldwide hotel discounts.
• Restaurant discounts.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Participation in staff events.
• Opportunities for growth and a chance to play a role in our vision to continue being innovators and industry champions within the Hamilton hospitality community.

Carmens Group is an entertainment and hospitality company committed to creating extraordinary memories for our guests and clients. Driven by our passion, creativity, innovative thinking, and world-class service, we have remained industry champions for over 40 years. We are committed to enriching the lives of our guests through providing one-of-a-kind experiences at each of our venues including Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, The Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, Mercanti Specialty Foods, The Arlington Hotel & River's Edge, and the Good Earth Food & Wine Co. We are devoted to bringing excitement to Hamilton and Southern Ontario, and to enhancing the image of Hamilton with every strategic initiative we pursue.

Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.