At Sparrow Hotels, our core purpose is to create an environment for people and communities to flourish. We strive to be responsible to our guests, clients and staff through social responsibility, community investment, sustainability, design and innovation.

At the heart of everything we do are our Core Values: Hospitality, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, Leadership, Empowerment, and Innovation. These values aren’t just words to us — they guide how we work, how we treat each other, how we treat our guests, and how we grow together. If these values resonate with you and reflect who you are, we’d be thrilled to have you apply and join our team!

We are excited to be recruiting for Part Time Host/Hostesses at our amazing property The Wood Tavern.

This position requires weekend availability, with shifts scheduled during both daytime and evening hours.

The Norwood Hotel has always been an innovative leader in the hotel industry.

The Norwood

Hotel has an interesting and diverse history dating back to the latter part of the 1800’s. The earliest records available indicate a photograph of the hotel in 1895. In 1937, the Hotel came under the ownership of the late Merle Sparrow and has been operated by the Sparrow family ever since. This longevity in ownership makes the Norwood the oldest operated family hotel in Manitoba and one, if not the oldest in all of Western Canada.

Job Overview:

The Host/Hostess is the first point of contact for guests, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This role is responsible for greeting and seating guests, managing reservations and waitlists, and coordinating with the serving team to ensure smooth service.



The Host provides attentive and friendly guest service, helps maintain the flow of the dining room, and represents the hotel with professionalism and hospitality.

Duties:

1. Greet guests warmly with genuine enthusiasm and a positive attitude upon arrival.
2. Responsible for dining room knowledge - be aware of all tables and seat numbers.
3. Conducts guest seating.
4. Answers restaurant telephone.
5. Makes reservations.
6. Ensures efficiency, timeliness, and professionalism at all times.
7. Assists all fellow employees as required to maintain teamwork standards.
8. Performs general cleaning duties for the front of the restaurant and immediate lobby area.

What you bring to the table:

1. Must be 18 - Direct Host/Hostess experience in a fast-paced, busy restaurant environment is considered an asset.
2. A positive, hardworking attitude with a skilled appearance and an energetic, outgoing approach.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with team members.
4. The ability to stay focused in a high volume, fast-paced industry and ensure accuracy and procedures are followed.

Join us as a Host/Hostess and be part of a lively team dedicated to delivering outstanding hospitality! Your energy, communication skills, and passion for service will help create welcoming environments where every guest feels appreciated from start to finish. Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years old?

Experience:
- Restaurant Host/Hostess: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Host/Hostess (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sparrow Hotels
📍 Winnipeg