Restaurant Host

Creating a warm first impression is your specialty. Skilled in interpersonal relations, you enjoy making people happy through simple gestures that make them smile. You welcome guests, help them settle in, and pay attention to the small details that make all the difference. With your strong organizational skills and calm under pressure, you help ensure a smooth, welcoming, and well-orchestrated experience for every guest, while actively contributing to the efficient flow of dining room service. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Take care of guests from arrival to departure, offering a warm welcome and responding proactively to their needs * Escort guests, manage reservations and waitlists, and coordinate the seating plan to ensure smooth service flow * Collaborate closely with the service team to deliver a seamless dining experience * Assist with setting up dining areas, meetings, and banquet spaces * Support service as needed, including setup, clearing, and organizing * Maintain cleanliness, stocking, and proper storage of equipment * Follow all applicable standards and regulations, including those related to beverage service WHAT YOU’LL BRING * High school diploma or equivalent experience * Previous restaurant experience (an asset) * Ability to provide warm, professional customer service in a fast-paced environment * Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure * Positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and versatility * Good physical condition and ability to stand for extended periods * Strong communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written), due to interactions with English-speaking guests and colleagues across Canada WHAT WE OFFER * Passionate about travel? Take advantage of great rates when you stay at Germain Hotels to travel the country. Again and again! * A work environment that fosters creativity and autonomy - contribute to the growth of a company that strives to move you forward and recognizes you for who you really are; * Squats help you relax? Get access to a state-of-the-art gym right in your workplace. Apply - we can’t wait to meet you!

The host is responsible for providing a warm welcome to guests, managing reservations, and coordinating seating plans to ensure a smooth service flow. They also collaborate with the service team to assist with dining area setup and maintain cleanliness standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and proficiency in both English and French are required.

• Travel discounts at Germain Hotels • Work environment fostering creativity and autonomy • Access to a state-of-the-art gym

• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Interpersonal relations
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Reservation management
• Seating coordination
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Bilingualism
• Composure
• Organizational Skills
• Positivity
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Creativity
• English Language
• Restaurant Operation
• Reservations
• Calmness Under Pressure

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Restaurant Host/Hostess
• Host / Hostess
• Waiters
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week