Host

Bardenay of Boise/ Bardenay Distilling Co.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & vision insurance day 1

50% meal discount

Health insurance after 1 year

Employee-owned with shares

Closed on major holidays

ServSafe certification reimbursed

Job summary

Bardenay is seeking team players for Expo/Runner/Host roles at our Boise location. You will help expedite orders, greet guests, seat parties, and ensure orders are accurate and delivered promptly. Strong English communication and a positive attitude are essential.

Benefits include employee-owned structure, health coverage after milestones, and opportunities for ServSafe certification support. This role supports a fast-paced dining room and requires reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Expediting experience preferred; excellent oral communication required; positive interpersonal skills.
• Must speak English fluently and write in basic English.

Responsibilities

• Expo: Communicate orders between front and back of house and ensure correct sequence.
• Runner: Deliver food and drinks to customers in a timely manner and check orders for accuracy.
• Host: Greet guests, seat them, and relay server assignments; provide menus and assist with seating.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Did you know Bardenay was the first restaurant and distillery in the nation? We pride ourselves on quality and fresh food, top-of-the-line booze, and a place where you can be a team! To succeed together, we value employee ideas, opinions, and input. One primary benefit of an employee-owned company is that we all have a vested interest in the success of Bardenay. Are you a team player, highly motivated, and passionate about your work? Then choose to work for Bardenay!

Top perks:

• Offer of dental and vision insurance on day 1!!
• Enjoy ½ off a meal while working!
• Health insurance is offered after one year of employment when you average over 30 hours/week!
• Bardenay is 100% employee-owned which means you can get shares annually!
• We are closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July.
• Bardenay will pay for you to get ServSafe Food Handlers certified!

As the Expo/Runner/Host, the purpose is to help expedite and deliver orders from the kitchen and the bar. You may sometimes be asked to greet customers at the door and assign guests to tables.

General Responsibilities - Expo

• Communicate orders and information between the front and back of the house
• Make sure the food is cooked in the right order and quickly
• Ensure the food is presented to the customer as beautifully as possible

General Responsibilities – Runner

• Deliver food and drinks to customers in a timely manner
• Check orders for accuracy
• Take additional orders when required
• Helps expedite orders

General Responsibilities – Host

• Greet customers at the door
• Seat guests and communicate who their server will be
• Provide menus to guests and clean them afterward
• Acknowledge guests upon their exit

Requirements

Job Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Previous expediting experience preferred
• Excellent oral communication skills are required.
• Positive interpersonal skills are required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.

License/Qualifications:

• ServSafe food handlers certification (or equivalent)

ADA Information

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distance vision.
• Frequent sitting with some standing at times.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.