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Vacancy Status: This posting represents an active vacancy for which we are currently hiring. The 1 Kitchen Host is responsible for warmly welcoming and assisting guests, managing seating and reservations, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the dining area, and supporting the service team to ensure a smooth and memorable dining experience. The role also involves answering menu questions, accommodating guest requests and dietary needs, and maintaining high standards of hospitality, service, and food safety.

Present menus and maintain thorough knowledge of food and beverage offerings, ingredients, preparation methods, daily specials,



dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests. Manage and confirm reservations, monitor bookings, answer phone calls, and respond to guest inquiries and requests with professionalism and discretion. Maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready tables, menus, lobby, and service areas while supporting efficient table turnover and overall restaurant operations.

Coordinate closely with servers, culinary teams, and leadership to facilitate smooth service, assist with special occasions and seating preferences, and support opening, closing, events, and high-volume periods. Please note that your is not an exhaustive list of tasks and duties, but serves a guideline for daily duties, which may change from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or GED required. 1–2 years of experience in a restaurant, hotel, hospitality, or guest-facing role preferred.

Experience in a fine dining restaurant is a plus. Robust verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Experience with OpenTable, SevenRooms, or similar reservation systems is an asset. Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fluency in an additional language is an asset. Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfillment and well-being.

📌 1 Kitchen Host (Toronto)
🏢 1 Hotels Group
📍 Toronto