Seasonal Restaurant Host (Part-Time) - Eataly Sherway

Eataly Group; Toronto; Remote; 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 cucina

and more!

Job summary

Eataly Sherway is seeking a Seasonal Restaurant Host (Part-Time) to greet guests, seat them, and help manage dining room flow at our Sherway location. You will be the first and last contact with guests, ensuring a smooth service experience and accurate waitlists.

Salary is CAD $17.95 hourly plus tips. Availability to work evenings and weekends is expected; season runs through a defined end date with opportunities to learn about Italian cuisine and products in a dynamic market setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel
• Maintain an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system
• Take and manage reservations in restaurants that allow reservations
• Balance guest flow among service stations and coordinate table/server assignments
• Escort guests to tables, present menus and introduce the server
• Assist servers and bus staff to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seasonal Restaurant Host (Part-Time) - Eataly Sherway

• Contract

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

This is a seasonal position with an expected end date of 1/03/2027.

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 $17.95 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!