Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses greet patrons and escort them to tables, and supervise and co-ordinate the activities of food and beverage servers. They are employed in restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private clubs, cocktail lounges and similar establishments.

host/hostess, food service, maître d', maître d'hôtel, restaurant host/hostess.

• Receive and record patrons' reservations and assign tables
• Greet patrons at entrance of dining room, restaurant, or lounge and escort them to tables or other seating areas
• Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and attend to complaints
• Order necessary dining room supplies and equipment
• Inspect dining and serving areas and equipment
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of food and beverage servers and other serving staff
• Accept payment from patrons for food and beverage
• Maintain financial statements and records and ensure safe-keeping
• Prepare work schedules and payrolls
• Interview candidates for food and beverage server positions and train new employees
• May be responsible for marketing and advertising the dining establishment.

Calgary, Airdrie, Black Diamond, Carstairs, Chestermere, Cochrane, Crossfield, Didsbury, High River, Okotoks, Olds, Sundre, Turner Valley, Collicutt, Gleneagles, Irricana, Langdon, Rocky View

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