Host / Hostess / Guest Service Leader - JOEY Rideau

Host / Hostess / Guest Service Leader - JOEY Rideau

Ottawa, Canada

Company
JOEY Restaurant Group
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$18–$25 an hour
Via
via ZipRecruiter

Job Description
This is about you. Your passion, purpose and potential. In you we see care, drive, confidence and curiosity. When you join our team, you can expect intensity, excitement and energy. Through our culture of people development, we are committed to the continuous learning and growth of our teams.

The Guest Service Team is responsible for the delivery of the guest experience. This team is made of elevated sophistication & professionalism. Our Guest Service team is the producer of great leaders and is the most sought-after position in the restaurant.

As a Guest Service Team Leader, you are responsible for creating a world-class guest experience from the moment our guests enter through our doors. As a leader, you exude genuine warmth and care and seek opportunities to deliver the unexpected. You treat each guest as a VIP, delivering a highly orchestrated, seamless and personalized guest experience that is irresistible and unmistakably JOEY. The team looks to you for your leadership and professionalism; you are unwavering in demanding and challenging situations.

Requirements
• Proven ability to make decisions and empower others. You are a natural leader.
• A passion for hospitality and creating world-class experiences
• A desire to learn and grow through personal and career development
• An entrepreneurial mindset. You see things from a new perspective

Wage Range

$18 - $25 / hour

The above total compensation range is based on an annual salary plus total estimated tips.

Core Values
• You value honesty and humility. You have integrity and do what you say.
• You approach life with fearless determination and a sense of fun.
• You are creative, risk-taking, visionary and cutting edge. You choose to lead.
• You contribute to a strong culture and are committed to the team.
• You are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• You believe in unleashing the potential in others.

Benefits
• Competitive compensation opportunity
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal and family needs
• Ongoing mentorship to support personal and professional goals
• Fun, Team-driven and inclusive community
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and agile work environment
• World-class Culinary and Service training
• Compete through culinary and bar challenges
• Meal discounts
• Fitness membership discounts
• Recruiting & Referral bonus program incentives

This posting represents an existing vacancy on our team. If you’re passionate about hospitality and development, apply today.

Our applicant tracking system uses AI-enabled tools to help sort applications based on job-related criteria, but members of our hiring team personally review all applications and make all hiring decisions.

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at JOEY Restaurants, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with JOEY Restaurants will be contacted to participate further in this process.

JOEY Restaurants provides reasonable accommodations upon request to those applicants and employees who n
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Canada

Q What is the hourly wage range for restaurant cooks (NOC 63200) in Canada in 2026?
According to Government of Canada Job Bank data for 2026, restaurant cooks earn a low wage of $17.00 per hour, median wage of $21.00 per hour, and high wage of $29.00 per hour nationally. Tips and shift differentials can increase earnings by up to 25% in urban areas like Toronto and Vancouver. These figures account for 4% annual CPI adjustments from 2024 baselines.
Q What is the minimum wage for servers in Ontario restaurants in 2026?
The Ontario Ministry of Labour sets the minimum wage for liquor servers at $12.10 per hour plus tips as of January 1, 2026, while general restaurant workers earn $18.50 per hour. Tips must be shared as per employer policy, with records kept for 3 years. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours per week.
Q What work permit and LMIA requirements apply to international applicants for restaurant jobs in Canada in 2026?
Foreign workers require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) costing employers $1,000 per position, with processing times of 10-20 business days for low-wage restaurant roles under $29.50 per hour. Exemptions apply for intra-company transfers or IEC working holiday visas up to age 35 from 35 countries. Apply via IRCC portal with job offer letter and proof of qualifications.
Q What education and experience are required for entry-level restaurant server jobs in Canada?
No post-secondary education is required; a high school diploma is sufficient for 70% of postings, with on-the-job training provided for 2-4 weeks. Previous customer service experience of 6-12 months is preferred by 60% of employers. Minimum age is 15 years for non-hazardous roles under provincial standards.
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