As a Host at REIGN, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, embodying the high service standards of the Fairmont Royal York. Your role is crucial in creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring a seamless dining experience. Key responsibilities include:
- 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 inform guests of departmental promotions