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Host / Hostess / Guest Service Leader - JOEY Don Mills

@ JOEY Restaurants

Toronto, Ontario

$18–$25/hr
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Overview

JOEY Restaurants is hiring a Guest Service Team Leader for its Don Mills location to deliver a world-class guest experience and lead front-of-house staff. The role involves greeting guests, orchestrating seamless service, and leading by example. The posting states a wage of $18 to $25 per hour, inclusive of anticipated tips, with flexible scheduling and tip program eligibility.

Pay:

$18–$25 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Create a world-class guest experience from arrival onward
  • Treat each guest as a VIP with personalized service
  • Lead and support the guest service team
  • Make decisions and empower team members
  • Remain professional in demanding situations

Requirements summary:

  • Proven ability to make decisions and empower others
  • Passion for hospitality and world-class experiences
  • Desire to learn and grow personally and professionally
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with fresh perspective

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Wellness
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workable

Employer posting date
2026-06-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentCustomer service
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals, Paid training

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JOEY Restaurants

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Globally inspired. A team of award-winning chefs. Unparalleled hospitality. Unleash your potential.

Full company description

JOEY Restaurants exists to unleash the full potential of our people, our craft, and the experiences we create for our guests. With multiple locations across North America, we explore the globe for bold, addictive flavors and bring them to life in signature dishes and drinks. But it’s our people who make the real difference. From the kitchen to the dining room to the Corporate Office, we invest in the best; then give them the tools, environment, and opportunities to grow. At JOEY, we don’t just offer jobs - we build careers. We develop leaders at every level, celebrate high performance, and empower our teams to carve their own path. Because when our people thrive, everything else follows. We live by a simple credo: “Genuine warmth and care is always on the table.” It’s more than hospitality - it’s how we show up for each other, how we take care of our guests, and how we give back to the communities we’re part of. Whether it’s a table for two or a team of 200, we lead with care in every interaction. Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work® for almost two decades, JOEY is where passion meets purpose — and where potential is unleashed. These awards are a testament to our commitment to creating an environment where people are inspired to learn, grow, and discover their full potential. The JOEY Restaurant Group is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

LinkedIn followers
92,102
People associated on LinkedIn
2,726
Reported office locations
  • Suite 2400, 1177 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3, CA
Business categories
  • Restaurants
Other recorded names
  • JOEY Restaurant Group
  • JOEY Restaurants
Specialties
  • Premium Casual Dining
  • Origin Inspired and Sourced Cuisine
  • and Hospitality
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

JOEY Restaurants exists to unleash the full potential of our people, our craft, and the experiences we create for our guests. With multiple locations across North America, we explore the globe for bold, addictive flavors and bring them to life in signature dishes and drinks. But it’s our people who make the real difference. From the kitchen to the dining room to the Corporate Office, we invest in the best; then…

FieldValue
IndustryRestaurants
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, BC
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1992
SpecialtiesPremium Casual DiningOrigin Inspired and Sourced Cuisineand Hospitality
Open jobs on Jobsy214
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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

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.

Wage Range

$18 - $25 / hour

This compensation is inclusive of the anticipated restaurant tip portion.

Benefits

  • This role is eligible for participation in our tip program, allowing you to boost your income.
  • Competitive base 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 need them.

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