Host - Gahan House Nova Centre

Murphy Hospitality Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Halifax is seeking a full-time Host to provide warm welcomes and ensure a memorable experience for guests. The ideal candidate will have a positive personality, strong organizational skills, and a desire to work in a fun atmosphere. Responsibilities include seating guests, confirming reservations, and supporting the service team. Competitive wages and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Growth and professional development opportunities

Discounts at all MHG locations

Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Weekdays daytime availability is required.
• Willingness to learn and have fun at work.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm first impression for guests.
• Ensure guests have a memorable experience by seating them timely.
• Book and confirm reservations.
• Maintain flow of guests inside and outside.
• Clean and reset tables.
• Support the service team as necessary.

Skills

Positive and outgoing personality

Strong organizational skills

Ability to build relationships

Job description

At Murphy Hospitality Group we pride ourselves on an exceptionally high standard of quality service and products. It takes the best people to reach this higher standard of excellence. We believe in extensive training and providing our people with an excellent benefits program, competitive wages, advancement, and professional development opportunities. At MHG it is all about the people!

Gahan House Nova Centre

At the Gahan House, we believe in great beer, great food, and providing the highest level of service through our genuine hospitality. We aim to elevate the brew‑pub experience for every guest by using fresh local ingredients in both our handcrafted beers and delicious food. The 'Gahan Experience' is a memorable one and that's because of our people, beer, and food.

As a Host, You Will

• Provide a warm first impression as you invite guests through the front door
• Ensuring guests have a memorable experience by seating them in a timely manner with an upbeat and positive personality
• Book and confirm reservations
• Maintaining the flow of guests inside and outside
• Cleaning and resetting tables
• Provide support to the service team as necessary
• Work alongside the restaurant team to establish a safe and fun atmosphere
• Provide a lasting impression as departing guests leave - Ensuring they come back and visit us again
• Other duties as required
• Please note we are looking to fill a full‑time permanent position and a seasonal position

Who You Are

• Positive and outgoing personality
• Strong organizational skills
• Love for building strong relationships with team members, our guests, and the community
• Availability - Weekdays daytime availability is required
• A desire to have fun at work - when you have fun, our guests do too
• Willingness to learn

What You Bring

• Previous POS system experience is considered an asset
• Previous Host experience is considered an asset

What We Offer

• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Discounts at all MHG locations, as well as local shops and services
• Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Employee Family Assistance Program