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This role leads the host team, manages reservations and waitlists, and coordinates closely with management and service staff to optimize seating flow and guest experience.\n\nPerks and Benefits\nCompetitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefit Package.\nOther benefits include Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program.\nAnnual Education Allowance\nGenerous Referral Program\nFun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events\nFriends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel, and The Emily Hotel\n\nWhat Will You Do:\nGuest Experience\nGreet all guests warmly and professionally, setting the tone for an outstanding dining experience\nManage waitlists and reservations efficiently while maintaining accurate wait time estimates\nHandle guest concerns, special requests, and escalations with professionalism\nEnsure guests feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated at all times\nLeadership & Team Support\nSupervise, train, and mentor host team members\nLead by example in service standards, appearance, and attitude\nCreate daily host assignments and ensure proper shift coverage\nProvide real-time coaching and feedback to improve performance\nOperational Excellence\nManage table rotation and seating to maximize efficiency and server balance\nCommunicate effectively with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff\nMaintain accurate records in reservation and seating systems\nEnsure the host stand, lobby, and entrance areas remain clean and organized.\nAdministrative Duties\nOversee the reservation system setup, updates, and special notes\nAssist with scheduling, call-outs, and shift adjustments\nSupport management with reporting guest trends or concerns\nUphold company policies, procedures, and service standards\n\nWhat You Bring:\nPrior hosting experience required (lead or supervisory experience preferred)\nStrong communication and organizational skills\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment\nAbility to manage a busy environment and multitask effectively\nStrong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills\nProfessional appearance and positive attitude\nFamiliarity with reservation systems (OpenTable, Resy, etc.) is a plus\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nSmooth and efficient seating flow during peak hours\nPositive guest feedback and high satisfaction scores\nStrong, well-trained host team with high morale\nMinimal wait-time discrepancies and seating issues\n\nHow To Apply:\n\nPlease apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.\n\nWe thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.\n\nSalary Range:\n$23 per hour\n\nAbout The Company:\nOnni\nFor over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.\n\nAI Use:\nThis role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.\n\nAll AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.\n\nHow To Apply:\nPlease apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.\nWe thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. 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This role leads the host team, manages reservations and waitlists, and coordinates closely with management and service staff to optimize seating flow and guest experience.\n\nPerks and Benefits\nCompetitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefit Package.\nOther benefits include Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program.\nAnnual Education Allowance\nGenerous Referral Program\nFun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events\nFriends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel, and The Emily Hotel\n\nWhat Will You Do:\nGuest Experience\nGreet all guests warmly and professionally, setting the tone for an outstanding dining experience\nManage waitlists and reservations efficiently while maintaining accurate wait time estimates\nHandle guest concerns, special requests, and escalations with professionalism\nEnsure guests feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated at all times\nLeadership & Team Support\nSupervise, train, and mentor host team members\nLead by example in service standards, appearance, and attitude\nCreate daily host assignments and ensure proper shift coverage\nProvide real-time coaching and feedback to improve performance\nOperational Excellence\nManage table rotation and seating to maximize efficiency and server balance\nCommunicate effectively with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff\nMaintain accurate records in reservation and seating systems\nEnsure the host stand, lobby, and entrance areas remain clean and organized.\nAdministrative Duties\nOversee the reservation system setup, updates, and special notes\nAssist with scheduling, call-outs, and shift adjustments\nSupport management with reporting guest trends or concerns\nUphold company policies, procedures, and service standards\n\nWhat You Bring:\nPrior hosting experience required (lead or supervisory experience preferred)\nStrong communication and organizational skills\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment\nAbility to manage a busy environment and multitask effectively\nStrong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills\nProfessional appearance and positive attitude\nFamiliarity with reservation systems (OpenTable, Resy, etc.) is a plus\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nSmooth and efficient seating flow during peak hours\nPositive guest feedback and high satisfaction scores\nStrong, well-trained host team with high morale\nMinimal wait-time discrepancies and seating issues\n\nHow To Apply:\n\nPlease apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.\n\nWe thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. 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