Beertown Public House is officially opening in Peterborough this Fall! Come be a part of our amazing team in a fast-paced restaurant with an unrivalled culture.

Our Service team puts the heart in hospitality by creating inspired, memorable dining experiences for our Guests. We are looking for the best, brightest, most genuine, hospitality forward individuals to join our opening team at Beertown Peterborough.

Ask yourself this...

Are you passionate about craft beer and craftsmanship in general? Do you believe that hospitality is more than just a frame of mind, that it’s a lifestyle? Do you think the term ‘Beer Nerd’ is a badge of honour? Do you want to be a part of an amazing team of passionate individuals? Are you potentially looking to grow your career in hospitality?

If you’re now thinking “How do they know this about me?!”…then, we want to meet you!

Interviews being held now! Apply today via this ad, or in person at our upcoming job fair (details below).

Host Responsibilities:

- Works closely with Managers on reservation & staffing levels prior to and during service
- Maximizes restaurant seating through thoughtful planning & seating rotation – taking into account Guest preferences & group sizes
- Prepares host desk & dining areas for service daily
- Answers phones, assists Guests with reservations or inquiries
- Sets the tone of great service with each Guest interaction both in person & over the phone
- Learns & communicates Guest names & preferences to provide superior individualized service
- Monitors table availability and plans future seating assignments during service periods




- Operates a waitlist when no seats are immediately available
- Communicates with Servers & Managers providing seamless service
- Takes every opportunity to create Moments of Truth
- Maintains cleanliness of front desk and entryway throughout shift
- Facilitates Gift Card sales & take-out orders
- Performs daily/weekly cleaning & maintenance duties

Host Qualifications:

- You get excited about making someone's day
- You are able to work nights, weekends & holidays, in a part or full-time capacity
- You have minimum 1 year of previous Customer Service or Host experience.
- You are comfortable working with computers and may have experience with Open Table
- You are professional and have strong leadership & communication skills
- You thrive in a rapid-paced environment & are able to work on your feet for extended periods
- You have strong organization & time management skills
- You take initiative & you never turn your head from a standard
- You may have your Smart Serve certification (would be an asset)
- You are able to make a minimum one (1) year commitment to our team
- You may be interested in growth opportunities

Host Earnings & Perks:

- $17.95 /hour + Bi-weekly tip out
- Team Member Dining Discounts
- Health & Life Benefits available
- Comprehensive initial & ongoing training provided




- Career growth & ongoing development opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Team initiatives & events
- Positive, supportive & inclusive team culture
- Working with an excellent team of fellow service & management pros

We want to meet you! Apply now via this ad, or come see us in person at our upcoming job fair: When: September 16th-20th - 10am to 6pm

Where: Lansdowne Mall Peterborough - 645 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON K9J 7Y5

** PLEASE NOTE: The job fair is a drop-in event, no appointment necessary! Bring your resume and a great story to share about yourself!

This is a pre-hiring initiative - Beertown Peterborough will be opening October 2026. Training start dates for all Front of House positions will begin as of October 6th, 2026.

Beertown Public House is a concept of the Charcoal Group of Restaurants (an independent company of insane greatness & winner of Food Service Canada's 2019 Independent Restauranteur of the Year award). Learn more about Beertown and our rich hospitality history at beertown.ca & charcoalgroup.ca

Pay: $17.95 per hour

Benefits

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, ON K9J 5T9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends (Friday-Sunday)?

Experience:
- Host: 1 year (preferred)
- OpenTable: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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