Job Description

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation\xc2\xae, creators of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits Oyster House, Archeo Trattoria, Distillery Events (the Fermenting Cellar and The Distillery District\xc2\xae- Loft), is looking for an experienced HOST to join our Front Of House team.

Our venues are located in the Distillery Historic District, one of Toronto\'s most exciting art and shopping destinations and home to some of the top-ranked restaurants in the City of Toronto.

C\'est un plaisir de vous rencontrer. Our Bistro and Boulangerie is truly French with a je ne sais quoi. Cluny is a modern French restaurant brimming with all the hallmarks of a classic Parisian bistro and a whole lot of joie de vivre.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Host - a hospitality guru who understands that the first impression, is a lasting impression. We want to meet folks who want to find ways to elevate the guest experience from hello to goodbye, and everything in between.

Under the direction of the Front of House Management Team, our Hosts create a positive guest experience that begins with a proper greeting. They maintain an efficient and organized restaurant through managing guest flow, maximizing seating capacity and communicating with all employees. Hosts leave a lasting impression with all guests through their professionalism and attention to detail.

What you will be doing:

• Effectively manage guest flow to maximize seating capacity
• Communicate with Servers, Bartenders and Managers to maintain proper guest flow throughout the restaurant
• Escort guests to their table, engage them in friendly conversation and seat them at their assigned table
• Accurately take reservations and modify guest status in OpenTable
• Relationship building with guests, particularly with return guests and regulars; learning names and preferences
• Ensure that the front entrance, host stand and surrounding areas is set-up, fully stocked, and free from clutter and debris
• Completing opening and closing duties, ie. daily cleaning, stocking outlets, lounge and patio set up and maintenance, dining room preparation, moving and arranging tables and chairs, reservation bookings, confirmations and cancellations, coordinating FOH and BOH with regards to services, guests, allergies, VIPs, special notes, large parties, floor plan, etc.
• Know all table numbers and maintain awareness of which servers are in each section
• Complete working knowledge of all the menus and menu ingredients
• Learn daily specials and possible \'86-d\' items of the day/service
• Exhibit and encourage DRC\xe2\x80\x99s Values & Beliefs

What we would like you to bring to the restaurant:

• Minimum two (1) year hosting experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Experience using OpenTable GuestCenter restaurant-reservation system
• A strong problem solver with an insatiable desire to positively impact restaurant reviews
• Exceptional relationship building and communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

SCHEDULE:

• Part-time hours. Must be available for Saturday and Sunday brunch service.
• Potential to increase to full-time.

We know our ongoing success is directly attributable to our exceptional team that thrives in a performance driven environment. Join us!

APPLY ONLINE TODAY, send us -

• Your resume (we want to know where you\'ve worked and what you\'ve done)
• Tell us, why the hospitality industry? (We want to know about your passions, plans and how we can help you achieve them)

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation is committed to supporting an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process in a work environment where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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