Host

Newport Restaurant Group; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k match

Employee ownership

Dining discount 35%

EAP

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Holiday bonus

Medical options

Vision options

Flexible spending accounts

Health Reimbursement Account

Telemedicine

Vacation PTO

Job summary

22 Bowen’s is part of Newport Restaurant Group, Rhode Island’s Prime Steakhouse located on Newport’s harbor front, seeking a Host to join our team. You will coordinate seating for fast, courteous service and assist guests with menus in a warm, waterfront setting.

The ideal candidate is friendly, outgoing, and thrives in a fast-paced, team environment. Restaurant and OpenTable experience are preferred, though training is available for the right person.

Qualifications

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

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

Standing ability

Lifting 25-50 lb

Team collaboration

Job description

22 Bowen’s is looking for an Host to join the team. We are looking for someone with strong cooking experience.

22 Bowen’s is Rhode Island’s Prime Steakhouse; evoking Newport’s charm and sense of place as the City by the Sea’s premier waterfront dining destination. A restaurant defined by its casual elegance, indulgent food, classic drinks and warm, animated hospitality. During the iconic summer season, we open Portside, our open-air bar where guests enjoy dining on Newport’s harbor front. 22 Bowen’s 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
• 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 $18-$21/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.