Job Description

Description Requisition Id: 2023-31
Number of Positions: 2
Job Status: Temporary Part-Time
Hours & Days of Work: up to 24 hours per week; must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends
Minimum Rate: $16.43
Maximum Rate: $21.24
Target Start Date: 04/25/2023
Target End Date: 04/24/2024

RESTAURANT HOST

Temporary Part-Time (Up to 24 hours per week; must be available to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays)

ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Are you energized by the idea of working in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading art museum, surrounded by great art, award-winning programs and big ideas? Would you thrive working with colleagues who are leaders in their field, from a variety of professional backgrounds? Do you believe art has the power to spark conversation, create community and change lives? Do you want to be a part of world class culinary and cuisine? Then this is the right opportunity for you.

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (\xe2\x80\x9cthe AGO\xe2\x80\x9d) is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a collection of close to 100,000 works. Through the collection as well as collaborations with leading museums around the world, the AGO presents wide-ranging exhibitions and programs to approximately 1 million visitors annually.

We are currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time, Restaurant Host to join our Food & Beverage-Bistro Department. Under the direction of Manager, Food & Beverage Outlets, the incumbent shall greet guests and shows them to the dining room promptly in order to provide efficient and attentive service. Schedules dining reservations as required.

Interested so far? Learn more about why AGO would be a great fit below.

The Gallery continually strives to create a safe and inclusive workplace. We offer diversity and inclusion training to our staff and volunteers so they can continually learn and contribute to fostering a supportive environment where people feel comfortable to come to work as they are.

The mental health of our employees is also very important to us. We offer our employees programs that support wellness and enhance the job experience. If our employees need assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to them. The Gallery also takes part in the city and province\xe2\x80\x99s reciprocal benefits program, allowing our employees access to city and province discounts.

What are the benefits and highlights of working at the AGO?

• Competitive salary
• Discounts from the Provincial/City Reciprocal Agreements (Free admission to museums, the CN Tower & Discounts off amusement parks, city attractions, hotels, wine tours, Second City, the Ontario Science Centre, and much more!)
• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO

If this sounds like an opportunity you are looking for, apply now!

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Minimum 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working as a host in a reputable, established restaurant
• Directly related experience at taking, timing and call-backs of reservations to suit the table turnover
• Demonstrated experience operating a POS System
• Experience with Open Table is an asset
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of restaurant/hospitality practices and procedures
• Well-developed customer relations and customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV. If you would prefer to submit your application in person, please leave it with our Shipping Dock addressed to the People Division which is located next to our Jackman Hall entrance on McCaul Street. The hours are you able to drop off your application are 8:30AM until 4:00PM Monday-Friday.

We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

External Application Deadline: 06/14/2023

Art Gallery of Ontario