Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters

SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products

LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

A Host is the first and last point of contact with guests at a restaurant and is responsible for greeting, seating and saying goodbye to guests as well as maintaining the flow of the restaurant during service. A Host diligently and efficiently manages seating in Eataly’s restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant Manager.

Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel

Maintains an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system

Takes and manages reservations in restaurants that allow reservations

Balances the guest flow among the service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability





Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts them to table, provides menus and introduces the server

Assists with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant

Basic computer skills

Excellent communication skills

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Compensation

Compensation for this role is CAD $17.60 hourly, plus tips

This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Additional Information

Advantages and Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral bonus program and more!

📌 Restaurant Host (Part-Time) - Eataly Don Mills (North York)
🏢 Eataly North America
📍 North York