Restaurant Host (Part-Time & Full-Time) - Eataly Eaton Centre

Eataly Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Free family meals

Employee discounts

Product classes

Job summary

Eataly Eaton Centre in Toronto is seeking a Restaurant Host for both part-time and full-time roles. You will greet and seat guests, manage the flow of service, and coordinate with restaurant staff to ensure smooth dining operations.

We require 1+ year in a high-volume restaurant, basic computer skills, and a high school diploma. Availability to work onsite with evenings and weekends; ability to lift up to 50 pounds is needed. CAD 17.60/hour + tips.

Qualifications

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting.
• 1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel.
• Maintains an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system.
• Takes and manages reservations in restaurants that allow reservations.
• Balances the guest flow among the service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability.
• Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts them to table, provides menus and introduces the server.
• Assists with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Restaurant Host (Part-Time & Full-Time) - Eataly Eaton Centre

Full-time

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

A Host is the first and last point of contact with guests at a restaurant and is responsible for greeting, seating and saying goodbye to guests as well as maintaining the flow of the restaurant during service. A Host diligently and efficiently manages seating in Eataly’s restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant Managers.

• Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel
• Maintains an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system
• Takes and manages reservations in restaurants that allow reservations
• Balances the guest flow among the service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability
• Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts them to table, provides menus and introduces the server
• Assists with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• 1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is CAD $17.60 hourly, plus tips
• This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!