Seasonal Restaurant Host - Guest Seating, PTO & Meals

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisne

Referral bonus program

and more!

Job summary

Eataly in Toronto is seeking a seasonal Host to welcome guests, manage seating, and maintain flow during service. You will be the first and last point of contact, greeting guests and presenting menus to set a welcoming tone.

Responsibilities include overseeing dining room operations, maintaining the waitlist, handling reservations where allowed, guiding guests to tables, and supporting servers as needed. Evening and weekend availability required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during 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

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eataly in Toronto is seeking a seasonal Host to welcome guests, manage seating, and maintain flow during service. You will be the first and last point of contact, greeting guests and presenting menus to set a welcoming tone.

Responsibilities include overseeing dining room operations, maintaining the waitlist, handling reservations where allowed, guiding guests to tables, and supporting servers as needed. Evening and weekend availability required.