Restaurant Host - Hotel

Dakota Dunes Resort; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Dunes Resort in Canada is seeking a Restaurant Host to greet guests, manage reservations and seating, and coordinate with the front‑of‑house team to ensure a smooth dining experience.

You will present menus, answer calls, monitor availability, and assist guests with special requests. The role requires a friendly, professional demeanor and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests promptly and professionally.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating arrangements.
• Provide accurate wait times and escort guests to their tables.
• Present menus and introduce guests to their server.
• Answer phone calls and assist with reservations and guest inquiries.
• Monitor table availability and coordinate seating with servers and management.
• Assist guests with special requests and accessibility needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized host stand and entrance area.
• Support front-of-house duties, including table clearing and resetting.
• Address guest concerns professionally and escalated issues when needed.
• Thank guests upon departure and invite them to return.
• Follow company, health and safety, and service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Guest focus

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Restaurant Host creates a warm and welcoming first impression for guests while managing reservations, waitlists, and seating. This role works closely with the front-of-house team to ensure efficient guest flow and an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests promptly and professionally.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating arrangements.
• Provide accurate wait times and escort guests to their tables.
• Present menus and introduce guests to their server.
• Answer phone calls and assist with reservations and guest inquiries.
• Monitor table availability and coordinate seating with servers and management.
• Assist guests with special requests and accessibility needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized host stand and entrance area.
• Support front-of-house duties, including table clearing and resetting.
• Address guest concerns professionally and escalated issues when needed.
• Thank guests upon departure and invite them to return.
• Follow company, health and safety, and service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Dakota Dunes Resort is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Employment Equity Opportunity
This position is part of a dedicated employment equity initiative. We strongly encourage candidates from Whitecap Dakota Nation and other Indigenous communities—including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit—to apply. If you wish to be considered under this initiative, please self-identify in your application.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation
At Dakota Dunes Resort, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

We acknowledge that we are on treaty land. These treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We come together today on Treaty 6 territory, which is the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Stoney Nakota, Dakota peoples. We also acknowledge the traditional homeland of the Metis and honor their contributions.

It is important that we recognize that we all have benefits and responsibilities under these agreements. We acknowledge the harms and injustices of the past and present. We dedicate our efforts to working together in a spirit of collaboration and reconciliation. We are all treaty people.