Restaurant Host/Hostess

Employer

BOSTON PIZZA

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Restaurant

Tasks

• Train staff
• Balance and deposit cash
• Liaise between chefs and customers
• Inspect dining rooms and other food and beverage serving areas
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Answer customers' questions regarding menu items and preparation methods
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Attend to seating arrangements for large groups
• Greet customers
• Perform opening and closing activities
• Receive customers' reservations and assign tables
• Receive payments from customers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

Will train

Financial benefits

Gratuities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities