Industry :
Hotels & Resorts
Department :
Food and Beverage Service
Location :
Canada, Canada
Employment Type:
Permanent
Validate Through :
2024-08-03
Salary Range (monthly):
USD 1 to 2,000
Salary Details
Salary Description: Competetive Salary Offered
Job Description For Host, REIGN Restaurant (Full-Time)
FAIRMONT
Company Description
For over 94 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood proudly as a Toronto landmark. When the hotel opened in 1929 it was the tallest building in the British Common Wealth and contained 1,048 rooms, a concert hall, library, extensive bakery, radio station and even a hospital. Today, this essential downtown landmark has completed a multi-million dollar transformation, reimagining its lobby, rooms, dining venues, event spaces, and Fairmont Gold - the property's exclusive hotel within a hotel luxury experience. Another stunning chapter for Fairmont Royal York has begun.
Job Description
- To report to duty punctually, in order to maintain the integrity of co-workers and guests
- To consistently offer personal and friendly service
- To have full knowledge of the menu, beverage lists in your outlet and all other special promotions taking place in the hotel
- To ensure that the host stand is kept neat and clean at all times
- To have a complete understanding of your daily duties (seating and greeting guests, accurately taking reservations, handling phones, menu changeovers, newspaper pickup, checking mail, filing log book entries etc.)
- To efficiently track all covers in the dining room per station and have general knowledge of the union agreement
- To help guests meet their colleagues by properly using the waiting list form
- To attend all pre-shift, weekly and monthly meetings to ensure open lines of communication between all employees
- To actively participate in the health and safety procedures as a way to reduce workplace related accidents
- To have read and understood all hotel policies and procedures and departmental standards as outlined in the employee handbook
- To carry out any miscellaneous duties pertaining to the total operation of the outlet as requested by your direct supervisor
- To feel comfortable with voicing opinions, suggestions and comments on improving the operation of the Restaurant and ways to improve the guests experience
- To maintain teamwork and good work ethics with all guest (internal and external) by assisting co-workers with any duties, without compromising the guests' dining experience
- To complete all duties assigned to you before leaving for the day
- To communicate effectively with the servers regarding reservations, last minute changes, larger parties and special requests
- To offer guests coat check when necessary and retrieve guest coats when departing
- To up-sell the buffet bar whenever present
Qualifications
- Previous work experience in a restaurant/food and beverage setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude
- Multi tasked when dealing with high volume of guest requests
- Excellent Computer skills
- Must be available to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Must provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
Job Perks & Benefits:- Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria each shift
- Exclusive discounts at Accor branded properties worldwide with our colleague benefit card
- Complimentary dry-cleaning services for your work attire
- Learning programs tailored to hone your skills and talents
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact by participating in our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including our Sustainability Committee and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
- Career advancement opportunities, with pathways to national and international promotions, the opportunities are limitless
- Access to our comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision benefits; life and disability insurance; pension with company match; and Registered Retirement Savings Program (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) (for salaried roles)
Atithi Jaiswal
Mumbai, India