Part-Time Studio Host (Receptionist)

Maison Pause | Old Montreal

Company Description

Maison Pause is a Pilates, yoga, and wellness studio located in Old Montreal that blends movement, recovery, and community. The studio offers Reformer and mat Pilates, yoga and wellness classes, and a recovery space featuring infrared and red-light therapy sauna. Guests can also enjoy a curated boutique and a matcha and coffee bar. Maison Pause is more than a studio, it is a welcoming space designed to help individuals recharge, connect, and take a moment for themselves.

Role Description

This is a part-time, on-site role, located in Old Montreal, QC, for a Studio Host (Receptionist). This position is the heart of the studio experience and the first point of contact for all guests.

Most shifts take place during weekday evenings and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), with flexibility required to cover additional shifts when needed.

Primary responsibilities include welcoming and checking in clients for classes and recovery appointments, preparing matcha and coffee drinks, maintaining a clean and beautiful studio environment, handling boutique sales, assisting with private events, and supporting daily studio operations. You will play a key role in creating the calm, elevated, and welcoming atmosphere Maison Pause is known for.

Key Responsibilities

Welcome and check in guests for:

• Pilates and yoga classes
• Recovery room appointments (infrared sauna & cold plunge)

Maintain studio cleanliness and presentation at all times, including:

• Bathrooms
• Floors (vacuuming and mopping)
• Reception and common areas
• Recovery room and wellness spaces

Prepare and serve:

• Matcha drinks
• Coffee and lattes

Manage boutique and retail sales:

• Merchandise, grip socks, wellness items, gift cards

Actively promote and sell:

• Memberships
• Class packs
• Recovery packages

Assist with private events such as:

• Birthdays
• Bachelorette parties
• Corporate or influencer bookings

Host guests during events and ensure a smooth, elevated experience

Support the Studio Owner with day-to-day operations:

• Ordering supplies
• Organizing inventory
• Assisting with scheduling, events, and studio logistics

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills to create a welcoming, professional environment
• Experience in client support, with the ability to guide new clients through registration, bookings, and studio policies
• Basic food & beverage handling skills for the matcha and coffee bar
• Comfortable with sales, including retail, memberships, and class packages
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced boutique studio
• Passion for wellness, Pilates, yoga, fitness, or hospitality is highly valued
• Bilingual in English and French
• Available to work evenings and weekends