Host

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract!

THE POSITION

The Host is responsible for creating a positive first impression for the customers by sincerely welcoming all restaurant guests, maintaining excellent customer relations, ensuring table availability, and maintaining a clean and organized restaurant appearance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Greets and seats customers at a clean and properly set table with a minimum delay;
• Assist guests on a Waiting List by keeping any waiting guests relaxed and informed of wait times;
• Maintain Waiting and Reservation Lists and coordinates seating;
• Present the wine list and menu to the guests and describe any feature items and the mode of service;
• Maintain the host station by keeping it clean and organized with accurate records as required;
• Ensure table availability through communication with the servers and bussers;
• Accurately convey any special billing instructions to the servers;
• Assist in the clearing and resetting of tables to maximize table availability;
• Ensure adequate stock of napkins, glassware, cutlery, and china at the service stations;
• Assist the servers in their sections by pouring and refilling water or coffee as needed;
• Assist with the set-up and tear-down of the restaurant before and after a service;
• Ensure the general appearance of the restaurant is maintained at a high standard;
• Actively participate in safety programs and follow policies;
• Assist servers in polishing cutlery at the end of dinner service;
• Wipe and refill cruets and sugar caddies at the end of each shift;
• Active participation in the Safety Program and follow all safety rules;
• All other duties as assigned.

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal candidate will have the following background:

• Prior food and beverage service is required;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple guests and suites at once;
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Exemplary customer service skills;

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Shifts are event-driven and consist of mainly evenings and weekends. Flexible availability is required.