Host/Hostess

Host / Hostess | Bagheera – Vancouver Cocktail Bar

Location: Vancouver, BC
Position: Host / Hostess
Employment Type: Part-time / Full-time

Bagheera - Vancouver's award winning cocktail bar is looking for a host to join our team!

We believe a memorable evening begins the moment a guest walks through the door. From a warm welcome to a seamless seating experience, our hosts play an essential role in setting the tone and ensuring every guest feels comfortable, valued, and well looked after.

We’re looking for a polished, personable, and naturally welcoming individual who enjoys working with people, appreciates the finer details of hospitality, and takes pride in creating a wonderful first impression.

The Role

As a host, you will be the first point of contact for our guests and an important part of the overall experience. You’ll help create a welcoming atmosphere, manage reservations, coordinate seating, and work closely with the service team to ensure every visit begins smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for hospitality, a confident and friendly personality, and an appreciation for creating memorable experiences through thoughtful service.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and professionally upon arrival.
• Manage reservations, walk-ins, guest lists, and seating arrangements.
• Coordinate with bartenders and service staff to ensure smooth guest flow.
• Maintain an organised reservation system and communicate wait times clearly.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide attentive, personalised service.
• Handle guest enquiries with confidence, discretion, and professionalism.
• Maintain a polished entrance and welcoming front-of-house environment.
• Assist with special occasions, VIP arrivals, and other guest requests.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in hosting, restaurants, cocktail bars, hotels, or another guest-facing hospitality role is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and a naturally warm, engaging manner.
• A professional, polished approach to guest interaction and personal presentation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Confidence managing reservations, coordinating seating, and handling guest enquiries.
• A calm, composed attitude during busy service periods.
• Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of discretion and guest privacy.
• A team-oriented mindset and a genuine interest in hospitality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who understands that exceptional hospitality is about making people feel welcome, anticipated, and appreciated.

The Bagheera Experience

At Bagheera, we value personality, professionalism, and the ability to make a lasting first impression. We’re looking for someone who brings warmth and confidence to the door, enjoys connecting with people, and takes pride in being part of a team dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience.

If you enjoy creating an inviting atmosphere and being part of a distinctive cocktail bar environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Work Authorization

Applicants must already be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to accept employment without employer-sponsored immigration support.

Bagheera is unable to provide visa or immigration sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring employer sponsorship to obtain work authorization will not be considered for this role.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé through Indeed, highlighting any relevant hosting, customer service, or hospitality experience.

We look forward to meeting someone who shares our passion for thoughtful hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person