Host - Canoe

Oliverbonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a full-time Host responsible for warmly greeting and seating guests, managing reservations with OpenTable, and ensuring smooth guest flow across service areas. You will support front-of-house operations and maintain a welcoming first impression.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and a calm, proactive team player attitude, with Flex shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a host or in a guest-facing hospitality role is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Calm under pressure, with a proactive and team-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable using reservation and table management systems (OpenTable) - preferred.
• A passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests in a warm, professional, and timely manner.
• Manage reservation and walk-in traffic using OpenTable.
• Monitor table rotation and coordinate with Front Of House and Back Of House teams to optimize guest flow.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the host stand and entrance area.
• Answer guest inquiries and assist with special requests, wait times, or accommodations.
• Support the overall guest experience with a friendly and attentive approach.
• Assist with bussing tables and support the team by running food and beverages as needed.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Guest service

Calm under pressure

Education

Smart Serve Certification

Tools

OpenTable

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 with Guests their passion for food, beverage and hospitality. Hosts leave a lasting impression with all guests through their professionalism and attention to detail.

The day to day:

• Greet and seat guests in a warm, professional, and timely manner
• Manage reservation and walk-in traffic using Open Table
• Monitor table rotation and coordinate with Front Of House and Back Of House teams to optimize guest flow
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the host stand and entrance area
• Answer guest inquiries and assist with special requests, wait times, or accommodations
• Support the overall guest experience with a friendly and attentive approach
• Assist with bussing tables and support the team by running food and beverages as needed
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Previous experience as a host or in a guest-facing hospitality role is an asset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Calm under pressure, with a proactive and team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable using reservation and table management systems (OpenTable) - preferred
• A passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
• Valid Smart Serve Certification Required
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This is a full time position
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

This is a current vacancy.

Wage: $17.60 + shared gratuities

AI Disclosure

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.