Comp. Host / Attendant
Employer: 1276 Upper James Limited (o/a Holiday Inn Express Hamilton – Upper James)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario – Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days 5:30am to Noon, Weekends a must / Shifts
Union or Non-Union Role: Non-Union
Job Summary
What’s your passion? Whether you’re into road trips with the family, entertaining friends over dinner, volunteering in the community, or putting a smile on a strangers’ face, at Holiday Inn, we’re interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies – people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we’re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.
We currently have a position available for a Comp. Host / Attendant who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our employees have the opportunity to shape our guests experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve guest needs by providing exceptional knowledge of food & beverage menu items as well as information regarding preparation methods.
- Offer predetermined menu selections to each table; maintain knowledge of each selection’s origin, taste and preparation method; communicate guest orders including any special needs or requests to the Banquet Manager or kitchen; check completed kitchen orders with the guest’s original order; transport items to the guest table in a timely manner to ensure proper food quality.
- Assist in set-up of linen, glass, silver and accent pieces for each function according to the banquet event order.
- Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests.
- Breakdown, clean and set-up of tables, buffets and food stations.
- Help maintain orderly department as directed by the Food and Beverage Manager.
- Other task may be assigned
Qualifications & Skills
- Must be able to work all shifts including, AM's, PM's, weekends, and holidays.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Minimum two years of related experience in similar establishment.
- Must have a strong F&B knowledge.
- Ability to pour, mix, and blend a wide variety, of wines, spirits, and missed drinks.
- Ability to accurately process cash and credit card transactions.
- Able to stand and walk up to 8 hours.
- Able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Compensation
- Expected Wage: $18.50 - $19.00 per hour
Vacancy Status
This job posting represents a current, existing vacancy: Yes
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring
Artificial Intelligence is used in the hiring process: No
How to Apply:
Please apply for this posting through Indeed.
Accessibility & Equal Opportunity Statement
Holiday Inn is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
For additional information on our organization, please visit us at www.vrancor.com. Holiday Inn would like to hear from all interested candidates; accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and the duration of employment.
Holiday Inn is committed to accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and under the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the selection process. If you require a disability–related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email us or let the Recruiter know during the screening process.
Pay: $18.50-$19.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you carry a Food Safety Handling Card?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Hotel: 1 year (required)
- Food and Beverage: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
