Host - Taboo Muskoka

Come work & play in beautiful Muskoka! Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned Resort located right on picturesque Lake Muskoka, only 90 minutes north of Toronto. A year-round retreat, Taboo is known for its personalized service, sleek modern accommodations, and championship golf.

We provide our team members with an opportunity to gather the tools they need to succeed in their careers. Whether you are a veteran hospitality professional, just embarking on your hospitality career, or looking for seasonal employment, our supportive management team will ensure a sense of belonging and that your participation and opinions are valued, enabling both individual and team success. Are you ready to take part in making lasting Muskoka Memories?

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved every day through the passion and dedication of our people. If you’re excited to build meaningful solutions and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Taboo Muskoka?

• Bonus upon completion of your contract*
• $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
• Complimentary One-Night Stay (Be Our Guest) - Enjoy a complimentary one-night stay, including breakfast for two, during non-peak periods and subject to availability
• Complimentary use of resort amenities, including trails, bikes, beach, pools, and tennis
• Staff housing available (located in the town of Gravenhurst – a short 7 km or 5 minutes from the resort)
• Shuttle service to and from staff housing and the resort available
• Potential for career advancement
• Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, and merchandise
• Staff appreciation events and activities
• Employee recognition programs
• *Some conditions apply.  Please inquire for details

Do you love meeting new people and not only know what it means to meet customer expectations but 'exceed them' – even for breakfast? If you are professional, organized, a self starter, can work under pressure and have a sense of urgency when it comes to delivering exceptional customer service, keep reading and see if this role is for you!

Taboo Muskoka is seeking friendly and welcoming Hosts to join our Food & Beverage team at The Boathouse Restaurant in Gravenhurst.

Greeting guests cordially and courteously, escorting them to their table displaying a genuine welcome and interest in their dining experience is critical in this role. Providing efficient and attentive service, ensuring guest satisfaction on beautiful Lake Muskoka is a great way to spend your summer! Staff housing is available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interact professionally with all resort guests and co-workers.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and hygiene in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain service standards as set out by departmental Training Manual.
• Complete all work as directed by members of the Food & Beverage management team, and other duties as assigned.
• Work calmly and efficiently while promoting positive relations with related departments.
• Work in both a safe manner and in a safe environment, as set out by company policy and Workplace Health & Safety statutory requirements.
• Positively promote departmental and resort special events and activities.
• Carry out duties within the general scope of the position and follow all departmental and resort policies.
• Ask for assistance should you find yourself unable to meet the department’s standards of service due to business volumes.
• Report and rectify any guest concerns or complaints. Ensure that all reasonable guest requests are completed or followed through for completion.
• Must be able to empower oneself with colleagues to ensure questionable or insufficient product that does not meet departmental standards is corrected before service.
• Ensure that your stations are kept clean and clear at all times.
• Ensure that all side duties and proper levels of mis en place are completed for the next shift.
• Report any questionable misconduct or behaviour to your supervisor immediately.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in casual fine dining an asset.
• High school-level English communication skills.
• Food Handler certification an asset but not required.
• First Aid/CPR certification an asset but not required.

Work Arrangement:

• Work both indoors and outdoors during spring, summer, and fall weather conditions, including on the covered patio, dining room and conference rooms.
• Moving furniture when preparing special arrangements.
• Walking, bending, and carrying glassware, plates, glass racks, large platters, and chafing dishes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts, including, mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation:

• Pay: $17.60 per hour

Vacancy Status:

• New Vacancy

Interested?

 We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll support your growth and help you learn along the way.

Apply today and help us build what’s next.

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf Group of Companies will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not accept international applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that all hiring decisions are made directly by our team. We do not rely on automated AI screening tools in our recruitment process.