Hosting jobs

About This Employment Opportunity

The Career Foundation is facilitating recruitment for this position on behalf of our employment partner. The employer partner provides the job information and is responsible for its accuracy, any subsequent changes, compensation, employment terms and conditions, and all final hiring decisions.

About Your Application and Our Services

By applying to this job posting, you consent to The Career Foundation collecting and using your personal information to evaluate your application for this position and to communicate with you regarding other employment opportunities, as well as no-cost employment-related services and supports that may assist you in achieving your employment goals, including job search assistance, career coaching, workshops, training opportunities, and other employment programs and services offered by The Career Foundation. Please note that, although we may contact you for the purposes described above, your participation in any such services or programs is entirely voluntary.

Our employment partner is seeking a welcoming and service-focused Restaurant Host / Hostess to create a positive first impression for guests and support smooth daily restaurant operations.

Job Duties

• · Greet guests promptly and courteously, seat them, and maintain a balanced workload among servers.
• · Maintain an accurate waiting list and notify guests when their table is available.
• · Assist the Manager or Supervisor with opening tasks, including assigning server stations for meal periods and retrieving daily specials.
• · Process takeout orders; answer room-service calls and process orders when required.
• · Receive customer payments from servers and process cash-register transactions in accordance with cash-handling procedures.
• · Assist bussers with clearing, cleaning, and setting tables as needed.
• · Respond quickly to guest requests in a friendly and professional manner.
• · Follow safe work procedures outlined in departmental policies and procedures, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• · Know and comply with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations, including requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ministry of Labour guidance.
• · Report all injuries or illnesses to a supervisor or manager immediately.

Skills

• · Ability to handle, carry, or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• · Ability to handle food items, plates, trays, glasses, and related service equipment.
• · Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift as required.
• · Strong communication skills with guests, team members, and management to support exceptional service and smooth daily operations.
• · Food Handling Certificate, Smart Server Certificate
• · Reading and writing skills sufficient to take orders, describe menu and cocktail items, and complete required paperwork.

If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know in advance. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Pay - $22.95/hour

Part Time – 24 hours or less

Location – downtown Toronto

Application instructions: Please submit your application through this Indeed posting.

This employer partner is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

About The Career Foundation

The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and workforce development services to job seekers and employers. Operating since 1988 and now serving thousands of people annually, our no-cost services include job search assistance, career coaching, workshops, training opportunities, and other employment-related programs and supports designed to help job seekers and employers achieve their goals.

For more information, visit www.CareerFoundation.com.

Pay: $22.95 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person