Host (Part Time)

AccorHotel • Edmonton, AB

7d • CA$21 - CA$22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Host/Hostess with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, you will be an ambassador for the exceptional service and cuisine that are hallmarks of our dining experience. Your warm, personal attention will provide a memorable first impression for guests of our restaurants and lounges, making them feel welcome and valued. Together, let’s turn moments into memories.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months food and beverage experience
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure
• Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

Nice To Haves

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps

Responsibilities

• Provide warm greeting and welcome all guests to the restaurant
• Obtain dining information from guests, such as dietary restrictions or special occasions
• Coordinate the dining room's seating arrangements by planning ahead and anticipating fluctuations in business
• Seat guests in an organized fashion to maintain service flows for the Servers
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
• Conduct frequent inspections of the outlet areas, reporting any deficiencies in equipment or aesthetics to the Outlet Manager
• Other duties as outlined by outlet Manager including coverage in other F&B outlets and Banquets
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental
• Extended benefits like Mental Health (up to $5,000/year)
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed