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Lead Host/Hostess – Monday to Friday Lunch Service
Join one of Canada’s top restaurants!
Hawksworth Restaurant is looking for a cheerful, organized, and hospitality-loving Lead Host/Hostess to take the lead on our weekday lunch service. If you’re passionate about creating memorable guest experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we’d love to meet you!
About You:
You’re the kind of person who makes a great first impression — warm, professional, and always ready with a smile. You love the buzz of a busy dining room and enjoy being at the heart of it all. You’re confident leading a small team, staying cool under pressure, and keeping things running smoothly from the front desk.
You’re also:
-A natural people person who enjoys connecting with guests and regulars alike
-Detail-oriented and proactive — you’re always two steps ahead
-Comfortable using reservation software (SevenRooms, OpenTable, etc.)
-A true hospitality professional who takes pride in great service
-Available Monday to Friday during lunch hours (no nights or weekends!)
What You’ll Do:
-Welcome guests and ensure every visit starts with a friendly, professional greeting
-Lead and support the host team to keep the dining room flowing seamlessly
-Manage reservations and guest preferences using our reservation system
-Communicate clearly with servers and management to enhance the guest experience
-Handle special requests and questions with a smile and can-do attitude
What We Offer:
-A central downtown Vancouver location — easy access via SkyTrain and major transit
-A fun, supportive, and professional team environment
-Competitive pay, weekly cash tips, and extended health benefits for full-time team members after 3 months
-The chance to grow with one of Canada’s Best Restaurants and learn from top hospitality pros
If you’re upbeat, organized, and love making guests feel special, we want to hear from you!
Please send your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for our weekday lunch team.
Work remotely: No
A celebration of Vancouver’s cultural diversity and natural environment Hawksworth Restaurant showcases ingredient led, contemporary cuisine that demonstrates the highly skilled technique and relentless drive for perfection that has become Chef David Hawksworth’s trademark.
Five-time winner of Best Upscale Restaurant in Vancouver Magazine’s Restaurant Awards, Hawksworth Restaurant is glamorous and elegant, yet relaxed and welcoming with warm and attentive service. Hawksworth Restaurant is located in the heart of the city at Georgia and Howe Streets within the legendary Rosewood Hotel Georgia.
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with in bar dining menus and its own private rooms, Hawksworth can deliver an array of dining experiences from power breakfasts to after-work drinks, to formal gala events.
A celebration of Vancouver’s cultural diversity and natural environment Hawksworth Restaurant showcases ingredient led, contemporary cuisine that demonstrates the highly skilled technique and relentless drive for perfection that has become Chef David Hawksworth’s trademark.
Five-time winner of Best Upscale Restaurant in Vancouver Magazine’s Restaurant Awards, Hawksworth Restaurant is glamorous and elegant, yet relaxed and welcoming with warm and attentive service. Hawksworth Restaurant is located in the heart of the city at Georgia and Howe Streets within the legendary Rosewood Hotel Georgia.
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with in bar dining menus and its own private rooms, Hawksworth can deliver an array of dining experiences from power breakfasts to after-work drinks, to formal gala events.
