Host

Red Lobster, Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector is seeking enthusiastic Hosts to join their dynamic team. In this engaging role, you will be the first point of contact for guests, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued from the moment they enter. Your responsibilities will include managing reservations, quoting wait times accurately, and creating memorable dining experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a company that values its employees and offers flexible scheduling, competitive wages, and a supportive work environment. Join a team that is passionate about serving great food and building lasting connections with guests.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Dining Discount

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the country of application.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and remain standing for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a smile and manage reservations.
• Provide special experiences and a warm farewell to guests.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Minimum Age Requirement

Job description

Overview

Why You Want to Work Here:

• We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow
• Benefits, including a dining discount. For more information visit our benefits page

Who We Are:

It all began with a single family-owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special: a connection to seafood and the coast. Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion. We proudly set the table for our guests' favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces.

Your responsibilities as a Host will include, but are not limited to:

• Welcoming every guest into our restaurant with a smile
• Accurately quoting wait times and managing reservations
• Catering to guests by providing special experiences
• Escorting guests to their table and providing a seamless experience
• Providing a warm farewell and invitation to return
• Focusing on your team and guests - every decision you make should always have the guest and team in mind

What it Takes to Succeed (Physical Job Requirements)

• Must meet the minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the country you are applying
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely
• Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to be a part of the Red Lobster Family!

***We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status***