Host/hostess Planta Queen - Toronto, Canada - PLANTA Restaurants

PLANTA Restaurants

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PLANTA is building a team of inclusive, strategic and dynamic individuals that embody a leadership style that promotes equity, productivity and workplace satisfaction. Our mission is to
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MAKE AN IMPACT. We achieve this through our dynamic team composed of champions across all realms of the hospitality industry - from creative and marketing to culinary, beverage and beyond creating the ultimate guest experience.

Our love for hospitality extends further than our dedication to creating amazing guest experiences; it's our duty to develop our team of professionals to become the next industry leaders; it's our quest to find the finest ingredients; it's our social responsibility to become a more sustainable organization every day.

What you will find at

PLANTA is passion without pretense; a unique group that loves coming to work every day, shouts good morning, rolls up their sleeves and works together to create innovative techniques to redefine hospitality.

HOST/HOSTESS

Reporting to the Venue Leadership Team, the Host/Hostess ensures that our guests have a pleasant and memorable dining experience from the initial impression to the fond farewell.

This individual understands above and beyond service and ensures guest satisfaction is the highest priority. They work as a team, to maximize service revenues by accommodating guests, reservations and walk-ins in a strategic manner.

They are expected to greet all guests with enthusiasm, be well informed in all aspects of our offerings and provide our guests a world-class experience.

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE:

Champions the brand's vision and values and contribute to a culture of positivity and high standards where all employees CHASE perfection in everything they do
Create an environment that is warm, welcoming and filled with positivity for guests and employees
Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
Warmly and graciously greet all incoming and departing guests
Seat guests proactively, promptly, with genuine care to attention and detail
Actively communicate with the Leadership team any issues or potential concerns relating to seating, guest experience or the ability of staff to service the business of their section
Prepare and present all preshift notes for upcoming service (ie. PX's, celebrations, etc.)
Operate and maintain reservations systems and assign reservations daily on SevenRooms that is logical and appropriate
Update reservation system with guest information and details
Answer incoming calls, reservations and administer call backs
Advise colleagues of guest special occasions, unique celebrations, concerns for allergies or other service needs which require special attention, once known
Relaying the necessary information in regards to allergies and guest requests to management, respective captain, and kitchen
Constant communication with captains and management to ensure out times are provided, guests are dining within appropriate times, and resets are completed in an efficient manner
Ensure opening, closing and weekly checklists are being used and all tasks on said checklists are being completed
Ensure that all areas of the restaurant under Concierge's purview are well maintained and kept clean at all times including the concierge stands, all front entrance windows, floors and mats, mirrors and chrome, and washrooms
Communicate with leadership on any need to know information regarding restaurant or Concierge specific needs.
Complete any additional tasks assigned to the Concierge team such as MyCheck integration or take out order management

INGREDIENTS YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Fully understand and embody PLANTA's can-do attitude, demonstrating a level of passion and dedication where no task is beneath you.
12 years' experience in a similar, fast paced environment with similar standards
Experience using reservation systems
Wellspoken and excellent communication skills
Humble and relatable with a confident attitude
Remain highly detailed at all times
Respectful and professional with all interactions
Proactive in understanding guests' needs
Creativity in finding solutions to provide guests an exceptional experience
Ability to ease conflict and resolve issues
Team oriented with capability to work in a high stressed environment
High organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Professional appearance appropriate for a premier restaurant
Resultsoriented and impeccably organized
Degree/ Diploma in Hospitality, WSET, Prud'homme or equivalent considered an asset
Full time flexible hours are required (days, nights, weekends, holidays) or as agreed with your hiring manager