Company Description
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:
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EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
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SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
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LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
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.
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Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel
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Maintains an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system
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Takes and manages reservations in restaurants that allow reservations
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Balances the guest flow among the service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability
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Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts them to table, provides menus and introduces the server
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Assists with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency
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Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
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1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant
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Basic computer skills
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Excellent communication skills
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Job Requirements
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Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Compensation
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Compensation for this role is CAD $17.60 hourly, plus tips
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This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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RRSP
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Free family meal daily
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Discounts at Eataly
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Classes on products and Italian cuisine
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Referral bonus program
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and more!
