Rainforest Café jobs

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

The Canadian Niagara Hotels Group of Companies is one of Canada’s largest, most successful, and diversified entertainment and hospitality organizations. With over 3,500 talented professionals across our business units, we offer a distinctive collection of world-renowned hotels, restaurant brands, cafes and retail, situated just steps from the iconic Niagara Falls.

Our portfolio includes internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Sheraton, and The Brock – Tapestry by Hilton, along with premier dining destinations including Massimo’s Italian, Fallsview Restaurant, Prime Steakhouse, Morton’s Grille, Milestones Grill + Bar, Hard Rock Café, Rainforest Café, as well as popular retail and café experiences including Starbucks and Hershey– to name a few. Paired with a wide selection of modern amenities that include: a large selection of unique event and meeting spaces, full service spas, fitness centres, rooftop pool/indoor pools, indoor waterpark, and super entertaining arcade makes our property locations unparalleled.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for outgoing and enthusiastic Hostesses/Hosts to join our team at the Rainforest Cafe. Host/Hostess will approach our guests in an attentive, friendly and service-oriented manner and provide each guest with a dining experience that will be remembered long after their stay.

What you’ll be doing:

• Warmly welcome guests and escort guests promptly to their assigned dining area.
• Manage the seating chart and flow of the guests in the dining area.
• Provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if required.
• Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and take reservations.
• Check menus to ensure they are current, clean, plentiful, and accuracy of event signage.
• Share your menu knowledge to assist guests with questions and special requests.
• Ensure place settings are appropriate and each guest has a napkin, clean silverware, and any other item that is part of the standard place setting.
• Clean tables, complete closing duties and re-stock tableware and other supplies.
• Thank every guest as they are leaving.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings at start of shift.
• Work safely and in compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Perform any and all other tasks, which are assigned by management.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a host/hostess or front-of-house role within a high-volume dining environment.
• Great conversational skills and teamwork-oriented individual.
• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional composure at all times, regardless of issue, while performing multiple tasks with multiple guests/ items/products.
• Previous equivalent experience in a dining room environment.
• Outstanding attention to detail – both personal grooming/appearance and in properly identifying guest’s needs, demeanor, and level of required service attention.
• Ability to quickly respond to changing work volume; high-energy level/speed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be available holidays and weekends.

Why Work For Canadian Niagara Hotels?

No matter which business unit you join or where you begin your career, Canadian Niagara Hotels Group of Companies offers rewarding opportunities for growth. Offering more than 200 different career choices, we provide career training programs and opportunities developed by some of the world’s most valued brands among our 4 business segments – hotels, restaurants, specialty retail and entertainment/attractions. Our team members are empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences while contributing to the continued success of our organization.

Benefits We Offer Our Associates:

• Comprehensive Health & Medical Coverage: Includes: Prescription Drugs, Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D, Paramedical and Extended Health Care, Out of Country Emergency Travel Insurance AND Assistance, among other benefits.
• Career Growth & Development:Opportunities for professional growth and development through cross training in various roles across multiple business properties.
• Associate Hotel and Dining Discounts: Enjoy Friends & Family hotel rooms and dining discounts at world renowned hotels, available only at properties operating under a brand name.
• Ontario Attractions Reciprocal Program: Enjoy access to exclusive free or discounted admissions to other member locations across Ontario.
• Convenient Parking - Complimentary or reduced-rate parking, based on the specific location.
• Easily Accessible By Public Transit: Several Niagara Region Transit stops within a short walking distance.

This is “Where Great Careers Happen” – Join a Team That Empowers You To Make A Difference, Deliver Results, And Grow Your Career. Take the Next Step In Building Your Career With Us!

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment by providing equal opportunity to candidates of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person