Casual Fine Dining Hosts

Casual Fine Dining Hosts

Toronto, Canada

Company
Lee Restaurant
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$36,608–$45,760 a month
Posted
4 days ago
Via
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Job Description
This is a full-time position for mature, professional, and experienced candidates.

Hosts

Duties include making reservations, seating guests, and performing customer service.

We offer competitive wages, a health plan, staff meals and consistent tips (On any given night, Lee restaurant serves 200-400 guests.)

Previous hosting experience is an asset in professional, high volume restaurants.

Suitable candidates work will have:
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with OpenTable and reservation systems.
• Leadership skills.
• A passion for hospitality.

We offer:
• Guaranteed full time hours.
• Consistent tips. $300-$500/ week. We are always busy.
• Flexible scheduling for your other commitments.
• Growth opportunities for those seeking a career in hospitality.
• Daily staff meal.

Please respond with your resume through email.
• * This position is for the Richmond & Spadina area of Toronto. Please consider the location and your proximity before submitting your resume.
• * Lee restaurant is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accessibility accommodations please inform us.
• * We do not use artificial intelligence technology screen, assess, or select applicants for any position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Benefits
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Toronto, ON M5V 1Y3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
• Can you provide references at your interview who can attest to your experience and skills?

Experience:
• Hosting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person
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Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Canada

Q What is the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Ontario in 2026?
As per the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the minimum wage for restaurant servers is $18.40 per hour as of October 1, 2026. This rate applies equally to tipped and non-tipped workers since the elimination of the lower liquor server rate in 2023. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular rate after 44 hours per week.
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According to Employment and Social Development Canada Job Bank, cooks (NOC 63200) earn $15.50 to $28.00 per hour, with a median of $20.50 as of 2026. In major cities like Toronto and Vancouver, the median rises to $22.00 per hour. Entry-level positions start at the lower end after on-the-job training.
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Employment and Social Development Canada Job Bank states no formal education is required for food and beverage servers (NOC 65200), with 75% of positions needing less than 1 month of on-the-job training. Customer service experience is common but not mandatory for entry-level roles. A high school diploma is listed as an asset in 40% of postings.
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