Host at Avvio Millbury (81993)

Newport Restaurant Group; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount at NRG locations

401k match

Employee ownership

EAP

Job summary

Avvio Millbury is seeking a friendly Host to greet guests and manage reservations, creating a warm first impression and smooth seating flow. You will handle phone inquiries, maintain a welcoming host stand, and contribute to an exceptional dining experience.

The role requires a warm personality, strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a professional presence to reflect the Avvio brand. Training begins in September for a new location opening soon.

Qualifications

• Prior hosting/front-desk/customer service experience preferred.
• Comfort using reservation and waitlist software, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and set the tone for an exceptional dining experience from the very first moment.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating flow to keep the dining room running smoothly.
• Communicate table status and wait times clearly and honestly – with guest and with your team.
• Answer phones, take reservations, and handle guest inquiries with professionalism and care.
• Keep the host stand and entrance area clean, organized and welcoming throughout the shift.

Skills

Greet guests warmly

Reservations management

Clear communication

Professional presence

Tools

Reservation software

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Avvio Millbury - Millbury, MA 01527
Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Host

HIRING NOW FOR OUR OPENING TEAM!

New location opening early fall — training begins in September.

You’re the first face guests see and the last impression they take home — and at Avvio Millbury, we’re looking for a Host who understands that moment matters. If you have a natural warmth, love making people feel welcome, and want to work somewhere that actually invests in you, keep reading.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe the people who make the experience should have a seat at the table. Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Competitive compensation — $16-$20 per hour!
• Employee Perks:
  • 35% discount you will actually want to use (food and beverages at any NRG location)
  • Online Perk Programs
  • Tenure Program – Stay and get rewarded
  • Referral Bonus Program – It pays to help grow your team
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Holiday Appreciation Bonus
• Financial & Employee Ownership:
  • Generous Company 401k match
  • Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Telemedicine access
• Paid Sick Leave
• Depending on annual hours worked, you may also be eligible for:
  • Vacation paid time off
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical /Dental /Vision
  • Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program

WHAT YOU’LL DO

No two shifts are exactly the same, but here’s the heart of the role:

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and set the tone for an exceptional dining experience from the very first moment
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating flow to keep the dining room running smoothly
• Communicate table status and wait times clearly and honestly – with guest and with your team
• Answer phones, take reservations, and handle guest inquiries with professionalism and care
• Keep the host stand and entrance area clean, organized and welcoming throughout the shift

WHO YOU ARE

You don’t need years of restaurant experience to excel here. You do need:

• A genuinely warm, outgoing personality – you make people feel at ease when they walk in
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task without losing your cool
• Clear, confident communication with both guest and teammates under pressure
• A polished, professional presence that reflects the Avvio experience

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

On paper, you bring:

• Prior hosting, front-desk, or customer service experience preferred
• Comfort using reservation and waitlist software, or the ability to learn quickly
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

ABOUT AVVIO MILLBURY AND NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP

With a focus on fresh ingredients, Avvio’s menu features Italian classics, perfect for every occasion. We believe an unparalleled dining experience includes not only an exceptional meal, but also phenomenal service. At Avvio, our dedicated team members are employee-owners, meaning our commitment to our guests and to one another is unwavering. We invite you to join us and be part of our brand of Italian hospitality. Avvio is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

We’re a 100% Employee-Owned Company — which means when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you have the opportunity to become an owner. No catch. We invest in our people, and our people invest their talents right back into the business. We’re proud of the friendliest hospitality team in New England, and our common goal is simple: make people happy through great food, great locations, and great teamwork.