Host/ Hostess - 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar

About the role

At 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, located inside the beautiful Beauport Hotel, team members collaborate to deliver exceptional guest experiences across every area of service. We value individuals who are flexible, service-minded, and ready to support both their primary department and the broader hospitality team.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet guests upon arrival, offering choice of seating and escort to the table with a presentation of the menu.
• Maintain proper set-up of dining room, including even distribution of tables for the team.
• Read, maintain and make entries into the logbook to communicate between shifts and with management.
• Communicate any large party requests or special arrangements to the Manager on Duty.
• Be thoroughly familiar with menu items and related materials.
• Ensure all menus are in pristine condition, free of stains.
• Answer the telephone and respond to guest inquiries in a warm, genuine tone.
• Communicate with the staff regarding special requests/needs of a guest, to include any guest allergies.
• Complete all listed open, side-work, and closing checklists, cleaning checklists, and duties related to shift.
• Close out and check out with manager once shift is complete.
• Aid team members as needed to promote a teamwork environment.

Requirements

• Must have at least one (1) or more years of experience in a High-Volume Restaurant, with a combination of previous experience in Customer Service preferred.
• Ability to stand for 8' hours length of time.
• Ability to walk/stand approximately 90% of shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuous basis.
• Interior/Exterior of Restaurant, including the Deck, exposure to sun, heat, cold and changing weather conditions.

Pay

Actual compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and qualifications. Hourly wage is $17-$18/hr.