Host, Il Caminetto

Push Operations; Whistler; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Il Caminetto in Whistler, BC, seeks a friendly Host to warmly welcome guests and seat them, maintaining flow during peak periods. The role supports a vibrant dining room designed to showcase local flavors and sustainable farms. You will be central to guest satisfaction and efficient service.

Ideal candidates bring guest-facing experience, a positive attitude, and teamwork. This on-site position requires standing for long periods and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a guest facing role.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Professional presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well organized with the ability to plan ahead and deal with high volume.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast pace environment.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests
• Monitor a waiting list
• Manage a floor chart with available tables
• Communicate with guests who are waiting
• Answer the phone and fill to-go orders
• Anticipates customers needs, providing direct assistance where possible
• Support service staff where needed

Skills

Guest facing experience

Positive attitude

Professional presentation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Well organized

Proactive self-starter

Team player

Standing for long periods

Flexible schedule

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Job description

As a storied address in the heart of Whistler’s Village, Il Caminetto has been reimagined by the acclaimed New York-based Rockwell Group into a vibrant, contemporary 160-seat dining room. An understated, nature-inspired interior design speaks to the beauty of the spectacular landscape and plays to the authenticity of the location. The regionally focused menumelds Italian and local flavours to showcase the best of nearby farms and waters.

Il Caminetto has been widely recognized for its excellence, including:

• Wine Spectator Best of award of excellence

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Hosts have a genuine passion for hospitality and are an integral part of our restaurant; being an ambassador to our standards and culture.By consistently providing a warm welcome and great service, the Host provides a first and last impression to our guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned as required)

• Greet and seat guests
• Monitor a waiting list
• Manage a floor chart with available tables
• Communicate with guests who are waiting
• Answer the phone and fill to-go orders
• Anticipates customers needs, providing direct assistance where possible
• Support service staff where needed

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in a guest facing role
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Professional presentation
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Well organized with the ability to plan ahead and deal with high volume
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast pace environment
• Work well within a team environment
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

This position will remain open until filled.