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Patio Host/Support Staff

$15.50 per hour | Part time

POSITION TITLE: PATIO HOST/ SUPPORT STAFF

REPORTS TO: RESTAURANT MANAGER

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This interesting role will allow you to be the face of The Patio by AquaTerra during the summer season. You will engage with guests by greeting and seating them, ensuring a welcoming and pleasant experience for them, preparing to-go orders, as well as supervising and coordinating lunch and/or dinner operations for the success of the hotel and brand standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating a positive, professional, and approachable impression at all times

• Controlling the flow of the dining room and lounge

• Operation of the computerized point-of-sale system

• Assign tables and seat guests with menus

• Prepare and complete guests orders from our Grab ‘n Go bar, take-out meals, etc.

• Demonstrate hotel and brand standards at all times

• Preparing tables for new guests

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the host stand and area

• Provide current information for guests on promotions, events, and the local community

The above areas of responsibility are not all-inclusive and may be amended from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Grade 10 education

• Previous server/host experience

• Smart Serve certification required

• Must be flexible to workdays, evenings, weekends, holidays

• Excellent interpersonal and employee relations skills

• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining tact and diplomacy

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse team environment.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, managers, and guests.

• Possess a high degree of enthusiasm, initiative, and professionalism

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: Provides and encourages the expression of diverse ideas and opinions, actively listens to others, works to resolve differences, and maintain work relationships.

• Teamwork: Actively participates in the work of the team by taking on different roles and responsibilities; encouraging efforts and contributions of others. Ensures that the tasks are completed through fair and reasonable sharing of responsibilities and opportunities for participation.

• Adaptability: Having flexibility in handing change, being able to juggle multiple demands, and adapting to new situations with new ideas and innovative approaches

• Customer Service Focused: Establishes and maintains relationships with guests by listening and gaining their trust and is dedicated to exceeding customers’ expectations and requirements.

• Self-Management: Ability to regulate and control their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, and having the ability to set goals independently and the initiative to achieve them.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to type and use computers and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may experience periods of pressure during busy periods.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront will make accommodation available to job applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process.  During this process, if an applicant requests accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 613-650-5420 and we will consult with the applicant and arrange for a suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 
TO APPLY:

Please send your resume to Alison Raposo at araposo@diamondhotels.ca