Host (Calgary Olive Garden)
Overview:
As a host at Olive Garden, you create the guests’ first and lasting impression. With a warm smile and friendly conversations, our host team members are responsible for creating a welcoming and safe environment for our guests and their dining experience. As a host, you will ensure that various guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected. Our hosts take pride in making loyal guests by guiding them to their table, presenting them with clean menus, and offering suggestions to enhance their dining experience. Finally, as a host, you will complete the guests’ experience by genuinely thanking them for their visit, wishing them a fond farewell, and inviting them back to our restaurants.
One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.
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What will you do in this role:
Greet and welcome Guests when entering the restaurant
Manage the Guest Flow, table turns and seating
Accurately complete all set up and closing procedures
Answer the phone in a pleasant manner and respond to Guest inquiries
Manage a wait list and interact with Guests
Offer a friendly final farewell to Guests
Thank Guests for joining us and invite them to return
What we are looking for:
Dynamic, energetic and self-confident personality
Excellent communication, social and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and maintain high energy in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to work as part of a team and help contribute to a positive Guest experience, however necessary
Openness to learning, coaching and career growth
What’s in it for you:
20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands
Pay range: (FOR BC & ON ONLY)
Flexible scheduling
An energetic and dynamic team
Competitive wages
Fun working environment
Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant
Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here!