Restaurant Host

Whitehorse Chamber; Haines Junction; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% vacation pay

2 weeks annual vacation

Discounted employee room and board

Job summary

Lucky Dragon in Haines Junction, Yukon, is seeking a friendly Restaurant Host to welcome guests, seat arrangements, and help manage dining flow. This full-time, year-round role requires strong English communication, reliability and good organizational skills.

You will work shifts including evenings and weekends, with competitive hourly pay and vacation benefits. Responsibilities include greeting guests, managing reservations and waiting lists, coordinating with service staff, and keeping the

Qualifications

• Secondary school education.
• Previous experience in a restaurant, hospitality or customer service environment is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely in English.
• Friendly and professional customer service skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to remain calm during busy periods.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with restaurant staff.
• Reliable, punctual and attentive to customers' needs.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers as they arrive and assist them in finding suitable seating.
• Maintain records of table reservations and expected guest arrivals.
• Arrange seating according to available tables, group sizes and customer needs.
• Organize waiting lists and keep customers informed about estimated seating times.
• Communicate with restaurant service staff regarding incoming customers, larger groups and special seating requests.
• Provide menus and answer general inquiries about restaurant hours and available services.
• Help coordinate customer flow during busy dining periods.
• Respond courteously to routine customer concerns and refer more complicated matters to management.
• Keep the restaurant entrance, waiting area and host station clean, organized and welcoming.
• Assist with other related hosting and customer reception duties as required.

Skills

Friendly customer service

Good communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

Secondary school education

Job description

836023 Yukon Inc. (Lucky Dragon) operates a motel and restaurant in Haines Junction, Yukon, welcoming local residents, travelers and visitors throughout the year. We are seeking a friendly and organized Restaurant Host to assist with customer reception, seating arrangements and the smooth operation of our dining area.

Details of the position are -

• Job Title: Restaurant Host (NOC: 64300)
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Business Address: 225 Alaska Highway, Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0
• Work Location: 225 Alaska Highway, Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0
• Employment Type: Full-time, year-round
• Wage: $20.00 per hour. Overtime $30.00 per hour for work exceeding 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week in accordance with the Yukon Employment Standards Act.
• Benefits: 4% vacation pay and two weeks of annual vacation time in accordance with the Yukon Employment Standards Act. Discounted employee room and board and applicable transportation assistance.
• Working Hours: 8 hours per day; 40 hours per week
• Work Schedule: Various shifts, including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays, as required
• Language: English

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome customers as they arrive and assist them in finding suitable seating.
• Maintain records of table reservations and expected guest arrivals.
• Arrange seating according to available tables, group sizes and customer needs.
• Organize waiting lists and keep customers informed about estimated seating times.
• Communicate with restaurant service staff regarding incoming customers, larger groups and special seating requests.
• Provide menus and answer general inquiries about restaurant hours and available services.
• Help coordinate customer flow during busy dining periods.
• Respond courteously to routine customer concerns and refer more complicated matters to management.
• Keep the restaurant entrance, waiting area and host station clean, organized and welcoming.
• Assist with other related hosting and customer reception duties as required.

Employment Requirements

• Secondary school education.
• Previous experience in a restaurant, hospitality or customer service environment is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely in English.
• Friendly and professional customer service skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to remain calm during busy periods.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with restaurant staff.
• Reliable, punctual and attentive to customers' needs.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other individuals legally authorized to work in Canada.