The Host (Fine Dining) in the Walter Wilcox Dining Room is responsible for guest service within the dining room library and patio. This position requires strong multi-tasking skills and its main responsibilities include but are not limited to; dining reservations as well as maintaining reservation books greeting and seating guests setting up floor plans and server sections assisting servers when necessary acting as a liaison with the kitchen and maintaining the library during tea time and interpretive shows.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Guest Service & Operations
Greet guests and contribute to a positive experience by connecting with our guests offering excellent product knowledge beverage options & pairings as well as providing local area knowledge
Accurately take dining room reservations
Suggestive selling up selling and menu promotions to suit your guests
Strong menu knowledge and beverage pairings offered to guests make note of special requests and follow up on any menu questions/suggestions
Prepare and deliver all beverages in a timely manner follow wine service steps as needed
Responsible for full table service (order taking food runner and bussing/clearing tables)
Ensure quality assurance checks are completed in a timely manner
Open communication (with a sense of urgency) with Dining Room Supervisor and/or Executive Chef to address all guest needs complaints or suggestions as they arise
Efficiently operate dining room POS (Five Star) system and complete cash-out at end of shift
Assist in maintaining service standards for breakfast buffet
All other duties as assigned by the Dining Room Supervisor
Team Work & Other Duties
Maintain strong communication & relationships with all Moraine Lake Lodge departments
Follow all procedures outlined in the emergency manual
Maintain a positive team oriented working environment
Promote Moraine Lake Lodge during lodge arranged events activities
Be knowledgeable and promote Moraine Lake Lodge Cathedral Mountain Lodge Banff National Park & surrounding areas.
Food Safety & Cleanliness
Promote a safe work environment including food safety
Clean floors walls counters windows in dining room and service areas
Polish glassware and cutlery
Recycle bottles
Keep restaurant and storage areas stocked with supplies/product and in an orderly fashion
Clean restaurant equipment
Follow all HAACP and Food Safe requirements.
Qualifications:
Min. 1 yr. of previous host or serving experience
Knowledge of wines; bartending experience
ProServe certificate or equivalent
Previous hotel experience an asset
Must be 100% guest service oriented have excellent people skills with a positive and upbeat personality
Outdoor enthusiast a passion for hiking and exploring the Rocky Mountains
Second language an asset
Working Conditions:
Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business
While performing the duties of this position Team Members are required to be on their feet for extended periods of time
Ability to work with outside with varying weather conditions (ex. Extreme Heat Extreme Cold Rain Snow)
Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 50lbs
Occasionally required to lift and climb a step ladder or step stool.
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