Restaurant Host at Fairmont Hotel

Restaurant Host at Fairmont Hotel


Company
Accor Hotels
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Jobrapido.com

Job Description
Deliver warm and inviting guest experiences as a Host at the Fairmont Hotel. Your role will include expert knowledge of the menu, greeting guests, and maintaining a clean host stand.

As a Restaurant Host at Fairmont, you play a vital role in welcoming guests and ensuring smooth dining operations. Key skills for this position include excellent interpersonal abilities, multitasking under pressure, and familiarity with OpenTable for reservations. You'll manage guest experiences, coordinate seating, and communicate effectively with the service team to enhance dining satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
• Greet guests and manage their seating arrangements
• Maintain cleanliness at the host stand
• Track reservations and communicate changes
• Assist servers with larger parties and special requests
• Attend meetings for communication and operational improvements

Requirements:
• Previous experience in food and beverage settings
• SmartServe certification required
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle high guest volume
• Knowledge of OpenTable is a plus

Leverage your hospitality skills to create memorable dining experiences at the Fairmont Hotel.
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