Part-time Host & Hostess

Whitby, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$19 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Host(ess) is responsible for welcoming guests, managing table assignments, and ensuring a high-quality dining experience. They also support the service team by maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and assisting with food and beverage service tasks.

Job details

Part-time Host-Hostess at Thermea Spa Villlage Whitby We have taken the spa experience and transformed it into a wellness village. Thermea Spa Village Whitby is familiar, feels like home and allows its guests to escape the hectic pace of modern life. Our spa village is the first of its kind, with state-of-the-art installations and at its core, buildings reminiscent of a distant past, when life was strongly connected with nature and steeped in traditions. Our spa village, a twist on traditional spa culture, combines unique experiences inspired by rituals found around the globe with a distinctively Canadian character—a peaceful hideaway for our guests, not too far from home. We have a current opening for an Host-Hostess It takes a village, join us. When you work at Thermea Spa Village Whitby, you are not just gaining a job—you are finding a family. We pride our community on being one of the warmest and most welcoming—and, our guests truly do appreciate it. We go out of our way to provide excellent care to our guests, as well as our artisans. We are seeking a passionate Host-Hostess in Whitby, Ontario to join our village. Find your place at Thermea Spa Village Whitby. What we stand for Our mission is to give our guests a moment’s rest by offering them refuge, away from the pressures of modern life where they may rediscover their own well-being and, as a result, live a happier and longer life. Your role as an artisan of our spa village is to cultivate peace. We are passionate and dedicated team players here at Thermea Spa Village Whitby. Always enthusiastic, helpful, conscientious, discrete—and most of all, respectful. We deeply care about everyone—guests and fellow artisans alike—in our wellness village. What we need Under the supervision of the Restaurant Manager, the Host(ess) welcomes guests, guides them to a table, hands out menus, ensures that they have everything they need during their meal and thanks them as they leave the dining room. The incumbent also assists the waiters and/or bartenders in the service (refreshing water glasses, clearing tables, cleaning and preparing tables, etc.). The Host(ess) is an important element of the food service team in terms of teamwork and customer experience. You will support the elevation of our culture through the lens of our pillars: The best in wellness | The feeling of somewhere else | A trouble-free experience | In a natural state. What you’ll do * Greet guests at the restaurant and assist them in assigning a table according to their needs and requests; * Assign tables in rotation through the different sections; * Provide menus and general information to guest and answer questions; * Provide knowledge of products / different menus items (alcohol, food, etc.); * Knowledge of the different seating plans, table numbers, different sections; * Refresh glasses of water, clear empty tables or plates when guests have finished their meal, on a regular basis; * Clean and set tables with dishes, utensils and glasses for future guests; * Ensure good communication with the servers to maintain excellent quality and service; * Participate in cleaning the premises and maintaining the order and cleanliness of the restaurant and the service area by respecting the standards of hygiene and healthiness of the MAPAQ; * In collaboration with the bar attendant, ensure that equipment is in place for the team; * Maintain, control and rotate the products in the cellars and refrigerators * Restock the points of sale (beer, wine, juice, straws, ice cream etc.) * Receive and put away orders for alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages * Ensure cleanliness, collect empty glasses on site; * Classify empty bottles; * Perform any other related duties. Profile needed What is the profile needed in order to be successful in this position * Related experience in food & beverage and/or customer service * (including experience with POS systems); * Must be able to communicate clearly with customers, managers and other associates; * Multidisciplinarity is essential; * Good stress management skills; * Interpersonal skills and high level of customer service; * Resourcefulness, autonomy, team player, attention to detail; * Must be in good physical condition; able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours); * Food Handling and Occupational Health and Safety certification, an asset. When You will work a varying schedule which requires flexibility to work weekends, holiday, full time position (40 hours/week). Compensation * Hourly rate $18.95 * Free Thermal Experience * * Health Insurance * How Send us your resumé and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply’ below. At Thermea Spa Village Whitby we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and guests feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. The use of AI may be applied during the recruitment process only to provide an overall job suitability score. It will not be used to choose or discard applicant

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have related experience in food and beverage or customer service and proficiency with POS systems. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work in a standing position for long periods, and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.