Host - The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Murphy Hospitality Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & development

Employee assistance program

Discounts at local shops

Job summary

Murphy Hospitality Group's Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar in Halifax is seeking a friendly Host to greet guests, seat them promptly, and help maintain a smooth dining flow. You will book reservations, support the service team, and contribute to a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere.

Prior POS experience and hosting background are assets; flexibility across days, evenings, and weekends is preferred. MHG offers growth opportunities, an Employee Family Assistance Program, and discounts from local

Qualifications

• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Love for building strong relationships with team members, guests, and the community.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm first impression as you invite guests through the front door.
• Ensure guests have a memorable experience by seating them in a timely service with an upbeat and positive personality.
• Book and confirm reservations.
• Maintain the flow of guests inside and outside.
• Clean and reset 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.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Flexibility with shifts

Willingness to learn

Tools

POS system

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!

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

At The Barrington Steakhouse, our team believes in a philosophy that to provide the Barrington experience, it takes a relentless commitment to great steaks, fresh seafood, and maritime hospitality coming together to create the ultimate dining experience. In the walls of our restaurant, are talented, dedicated industry professionals who are committed to their products, guests, and the experience they deliver. They bring passion to the restaurant each day.

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 service 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 along side of 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

Who You Are

• Positive and outgoing personality
• Strong organizational skills
• Love for building strong relationships with team members, our guests, and the community
• Flexibility - Our hosts will work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends
• 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 experience as a host is considered an asset

What We Offer

• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Employee Family Assistance Programs
• Discounts from local shops and MHG locations