Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Main Duties:

Maintain complete knowledge of:

Dining room layout, table/seat/section numbers, proper table setups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range and dress code
Restaurant reservation procedures
Daily house count, arrivals, departures, VIP's
Scheduled in-house group activities, locations and times
All department policies / service procedures
Answer telephone within 3 rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette.
Take record and confirm restaurant reservations / cancellations in accordance with departmental standards.
Communicate reservation or cancellation changes to management as they arise throughout the shift.
Monitor the preparation of own assignments, ensuring compliance to departmental standards.
Ensure that all menu's, check folders are cleaned and in sufficient quantity.
Ensure that the hostess stand is cleaned and organized.
Review the Reservation book, pre-assign designated tables and follow up on all special requests.
Greet the guests at the entrance of the restaurant.
Seat Guest accordingly to floor plan / being fair to each waiter.
Show guests their table which has been designated to them
Ensure that the guests are pleased with their table.
Present the open menu to the guest.
Ensure that the tables are set to the best service of the guest.
Anticipate heavy business times and organize procedures to handle waiting lines.
Anticipate guests needs, respond to them promptly and acknowledge guest, however busy and whatever time of the day.
Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
Be familiar with hotel services / activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
Handle guest complaints following instant pacification procedures and insuring guest satisfaction.
Monitor guests reactions and confer frequently with management to ensure guest satisfaction.
Monitor and participate to ensure that all tables are cleared and reset according to the department procedures.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness and working conditions of own section equipment and supplies.
Assist restaurant staff with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guest: when requested.
Promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and quality.
Do table visits systematically at each meal period to ensure guest satisfaction.
Promote F&B Outlets to each customer in down time.
Successful completion of the training process.
To assist the Supervisor to ensure proper cashiering procedures are followed and accurately balanced.
To assist in Menu printing.
To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different outlets of the F&B Service.
To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Outlet Supervisor / Assistant / Manager.

Qualifications

Must possess outstanding guest services skills, professional presentation and sophisticated verbal & written communication skills
Must be Guest-oriented, have a vibrant personality, and radiate enthusiasm to assist people
Proficient in French and English languages (verbal & written), additional languages are an asset
Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment
Must be flexible in terms of working hours, and able to work with little or no supervision

Hostess