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Front Desk/Host

@ Dave & Buster’s of Canada, Inc.

Oakville, Ontario

$16.55–$18.25/hrPart-time
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Overview

Dave & Buster's of Canada is hiring part-time front desk and host staff to greet guests, coordinate game rentals, merchandise sales and dining, and process transactions. The role involves standing most of the shift, handling cash and bill calculations, and working days, nights and weekends. Pay is $16.55 to $18.25 per hour, with flexible schedules.

Pay:

$16.55–$18.25 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Greet, seat and farewell guests
  • Process transactions and calculate bills accurately
  • Sell merchandise, gift cards and game rentals
  • Manage wait times and table turns
  • Keep the front desk and host station stocked and clean

Requirements summary:

  • At least 16 years of age
  • Able to read and communicate in English
  • Friendly, calm and able to smile frequently
  • Restaurant, retail or cashier experience preferred
  • Able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for full shifts

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workday

Employer posting date
2026-09-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Dave & Buster’s of Canada, Inc.

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Job description

Job Description:

Dave & Buster’s is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus, your co-workers are awesome!

Dave & Buster’s offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, FREE GAMES and more.

POSITION SNAPSHOT: Our front desk and host position ensures Guests' initial impressions with Dave & Buster's are positive and welcoming. The front desk/host positions require a strong communicator who will guide our Guests through their retail, game rental and dining experiences.

NITTY GRITTY DETAILS:

  • Delivers an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun.
  • Acts as ambassador to the building, greeting Guests with a positive attitude and enthusiasm while coordinating game rentals, merchandise sales, and telephones. Smiles and greets Guests upon entering.
  • Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action.
  • Bids farewell to Guests leaving. Ensures everything was satisfactory and invites Guests to return.
  • Prepares for the shift by ensuring area is stocked with supplies: menus, silverware, Power cards, gift cards etc.
  • Reviews the cleanliness and organization of the Front Desk and Host station.
  • Ensures all menus are stocked and properly cleaned and maintained.
  • Checks for restocking of necessary supplies.
  • Brings all areas up to standard.
  • Discusses problem areas with Manager
  • Conducts merchandise inventory during and after shift, if applicable.
  • Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company Team Members to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum Team Member morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness.
  • Notifies Manager of any Guest that is perceived to be unhappy.
  • Assists other Team Members as needed or as business dictates
  • Drives table turn timing by scouting open tables, bussing and cleaning tables as necessary.
  • Rotates seating appropriately following guidelines to ensure fairness and balance in the dining areas.
  • Manages flow from the front doors, efficiently helping Guests with needs and directing as needed.
  • Manages wait times and communicates information as needed to Guests, Team Members, and Managers.
  • Delivers silverware as Guests are seated.
  • Makes timely and accurate calculations of bill transactions.
  • Greets and assists Guests efficiently and with a smile while processing transactions.
  • Is responsible for the reconciliation of any monies from their banks.
  • Completes “To Go” order transactions for Guests and ensures accuracy.
  • Sells merchandise from the Front Desk, if applicable.
  • Must be friendly and able to smile frequently.
  • Restaurant, retail, or cashier experience preferred, but not required.
  • Employee needs to be able to communicate effectively with multiple Guests while generating enthusiasm for D&B.
  • Is dressed in accordance with dress guidelines, looking neat, clean, and professional at all times.
  • Must demonstrate ability to read and communicate in English.
  • Must be able to articulate clear greetings, requests for assistance, and farewells to Guests.
  • Must be skilled at calmly responding to dis‐satisfied Guests and calling issues to Manager's attention.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.

Requirements

STUFF OUR ATTORNEYS MAKE US WRITE:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member will regularly be required to:

  • Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.
  • Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions.
  • Read and write handwritten notes.
  • Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
  • Move about facility and stand for long periods of time.
  • Walk or stand 100% of shift.
  • Reach, bend, and stoop frequently.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s is dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination.

Dave and Buster's is proud to be an E-Verify Employer where required by law.

Salary

  • Compensation is from $16.55 - $18.25 per hour

Salary Range:

17.6

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19.3

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

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