Party Host / VIP & Guest Experience

Tropical – Calgary, AB

Part time | Evenings & Weekends FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY

Tropical is looking for an energetic, organized, and confident Party Host / VIP & Guest Experience team member to help manage our nightlife operations and create a smooth, welcoming experience for our guests.

This is a fast-paced role that works closely with management, security, servers, and the bar team during our busiest nights.

Responsibilities
Welcome guests and manage the front door experience
Collect and track cover charges
Check and organize reservations and guest lists
Coordinate VIP and bottle service reservations
Confirm table minimums, deposits, and reservation details
Assist guests with table placement and nightlife reservations
Communicate VIP arrivals and special requests with servers and management
Work closely with security to manage entry, lineups, capacity, and guest concerns
Help maintain an organized flow between the entrance, reservations, VIP tables, and dance floor
Assist management with guest service issues when needed
Help create a fun, professional, and welcoming atmosphere





What We're Looking For
Friendly, confident, and comfortable dealing with large crowds
Robust communication and organizational skills
Able to stay calm and professional in a busy nightlife environment
Comfortable handling payments and cash
Reliable and punctual
Available Friday and Saturday nights, with some Thursday or special-event availability
Previous restaurant, nightclub, hosting, bottle service, or guest-service experience is an asset
Spanish/English bilingual is a strong asset
Must be comfortable working late nights

About Tropical Tropical is a Latin restaurant and nightlife destination in downtown Calgary. Our nights combine dinner, celebrations, DJs, dancing, VIP tables, birthdays, and special events.

We're looking for someone with excellent energy who can take ownership of the guest experience from the moment people arrive.

If you're organized, outgoing, confident, and love nightlife and hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

Pay: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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