Host

Red Robin Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Discounted meals

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Red Robin Robson in Vancouver, BC is hiring for a Host to join the front-of-house team at 803 Thurlow St. No prior restaurant experience is required; training is provided. You’ll greet guests, manage seating and wait times, and collaborate with servers to deliver a smooth dining experience.

The role offers both full-time and part-time positions with a base wage of $18.25/hour plus tip-out. Flexible day, evening, and weekend shifts are available, with health benefits for eligible full-time staff

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Friendly, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Willing to learn and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and welcome them warmly.
• Manage waitlist and provide accurate wait times.
• Seat guests and maintain organized table rotation.
• Coordinate with servers and leaders to manage guest flow.
• Answer guest questions and assist with information.
• Support front-of-house during busy periods.

Skills

Friendly

Dependable

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

No experience required

Tools

Point-of-sale familiarity

Job description

$18.25/hour + tip-out | Full-Time & Part-Time | No Experience Required

Red Robin Robson is hiring Hosts to join our front-of-house team at our restaurant at 803 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1W1.

If you’re friendly, dependable, and enjoy working with people, this is a great opportunity to get started in the restaurant industry. Previous restaurant experience is not required — we’ll train you.

As a Host, you’ll be one of the first people our guests meet. You’ll welcome guests, manage seating and wait times, and work with the rest of the restaurant team to help create a smooth, enjoyable experience.

• $18.25/hour base wage
• Additional tip-out
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Flexible day, evening, and weekend scheduling
• Health benefits available for eligible full-time team members
• Discounted meals for team members and immediate family
• Training and development
• Opportunities to grow into Server, Shift Supervisor, and Management roles

What You’ll Do

As a Host, you’ll help create a great experience for guests from the moment they arrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and welcoming guests in a friendly and professional way
• Managing the waitlist and providing accurate wait-time estimates
• Seating guests and helping maintain an organized table rotation
• Communicating with Servers and restaurant leaders to help manage guest flow
• Answering guest questions and assisting with general restaurant information
• Answering restaurant phone calls when needed
• Keeping the entrance, host area, and waiting area clean and welcoming
• Helping the front-of-house team during busy periods
• Providing friendly and helpful service throughout your shift

Who We’re Looking For

No previous restaurant experience is required.

We’re looking for people who:

• Are friendly, welcoming, and comfortable talking with guests
• Have a positive and respectful attitude
• Are dependable and arrive ready to work
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Can stay organized while handling multiple priorities
• Are comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment
• Are willing to learn and take direction
• Take pride in providing great guest service
• Are available for a combination of day, evening, and/or weekend shifts

Experience in restaurants, retail, customer service, hospitality, or another guest-facing role is welcome, but we’re happy to train the right person.

A Great Place to Start

A Host position can be a great way to learn the restaurant business.

You’ll gain experience in guest service, restaurant operations, teamwork, and communication while working alongside experienced Servers and restaurant leaders.

For team members who want to grow, strong performance and reliability can lead to opportunities as a Server, Shift Supervisor, and eventually into restaurant management.

• Position: Host
• Job Types: Full-time and Part-time
• Base Wage: $18.25/hour
• Additional Compensation: Tip-out
• Schedule: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on restaurant needs

Join Our Team

Proud to be locally owned and operated.

Each franchisee is independently owned and operated and is solely responsible for all employment decisions regarding its employees. In addition, all job postings for franchised restaurants are the sole responsibility of the franchisee operating that restaurant, and each franchisee is solely responsible for the application process associated with its job postings. Red Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.