Job Description

The Tryst Trading Company food group is looking for Hosts to join our team of amazing individuals who share a genuine passion for creating and serving great food and drinks, and who enjoy working in a place that promotes a culture of building meaningful connections with our guests and amongst our staff. The ideal candidate is personable, a good communicator, well organized, works well with others, and shares our Core Values, which are listed in the qualifications below. The Host duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greet and assist all guests as needed.
• Anticipate and respond quickly to all guest needs.

• Manage guest wait-list.
• Manage guest wait-time expectations.
• Manage seating charts.
• Maintain an organized and stocked Hoststand.
• Escort guests to seats.
• Provide guests with menus.
• Provide initial water to guests and assist with refills.
• Assist with clearing and preparing tables for new seatings.
• Communicate guests needs to the Server staff.
• Answer guest questions about our company and menu items.
• Have a strong knowledge of our food and beverage menu items.
• Constantly maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform assigned Running Sidwork, and Closing Sidework.
• Perform tasks or duties as directed by the Manager on Duty.
• Be mindful of, and follow good food safety practices.
• Ensure guests have an enjoyable experience from the moment they enter till the time they leave.

• Must be 18+ years or have parental approval.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong oral communication skills in English are required.
• Additional language skills are a big plus.
• Demonstrated personal organization and multitasking skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must possess our Core Values of being unpretentious, fun at heart, passionate, mindful in the moment, and demonstrating an all-for-one-and-one-for-all attitude.