Host

Newport Restaurant Group; Cranston, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage: $16-$17/Hour

401k match

Employee ownership opportunities

Dining discount 35%

Job summary

The Newport Restaurant Group is hiring a Host for our Cranston location (Garden City Center). You will greet guests, coordinate seating, and support a fast, courteous dining experience.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Comprehensive benefits and employee ownership are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
• Sundays are required.
• Experience with OpenTable is preferred but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Schedules dining reservations and arranges parties or special services for diners.
• Greets guests, escorts them to tables, and provides menus.
• Communicates guests' needs to service staff and management.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Ability to stand long periods

Team collaboration

Physical lifting 25-50 lbs

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

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Host

Cranston, RI

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Avvio is looking for a Host to join the team.

Our approachable, yet traditional menu features classic Italian dishes, pizzas, and wood-fire grilled entrees that use ingredients sourced locally and directly from Italy. Located in the heart of Garden City Center, this restaurant is a favorite among the locals! Avvio is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

About the Position: In the Host role, you will coordinate seating of guests to provide fast and courteous service.

About You: You are friendly, outgoing, and driven to succeed. You have a strong passion for hospitality and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, team environment.

• Schedules dining reservations and arranges parties or special services for diners
• Greets guests, escorts them to tables, and provides menus
• Communicates guests' needs to service staff and management.

Qualifications:

• Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed. Sundays are required.
• Restaurant and OpenTable experience are preferred however, we are willing to train the right candidate.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds
• Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation $16-$17/Hour!
• Financial & Employee Ownership:
  • Generous Company 401k match
  • Employee Ownership Opportunities
• 35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Program
• Holiday Appreciation Bonus

*Depending on your annual hours worked, you may also be eligible for:

• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Telemedicine access
• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program
• Vacation paid time off

AboutNewport Restaurant Group:We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you'll not just be an employee - you'll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there's no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.