Host at Hemenways

Newport Restaurant Group; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35% dining discount at locations

401k matching

Employee ownership opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Programs

Tenure Program

Referral Bonus Program

Holiday Appreciation Bonus

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Newport Restaurant Group's Hemenways in Providence, RI is seeking a friendly Host to coordinate seating and ensure fast, courteous service in a busy dining room. You will greet guests, guide them to tables, manage reservations, answer phones, and relay guests’ needs to staff.

Enjoy competitive hourly pay and benefits reflecting our 100% employee-owned culture. Join a team known for fresh seafood and genuine hospitality, with opportunities across Newport Restaurant Group locations and a path to

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
• Restaurant and OpenTable experience are preferred, however we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong customer service orientation and hospitality mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hemenways - Providence, RI 02903

Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Host

Hemenways

Providence, RI

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Providence's original downtown, riverside restaurant with a national reputation for serving only the freshest seafood while delivering genuine hospitality. For 30+ years, Hemenway's has been a cherished and celebrated establishment that embodies the term Fresh; fresh top-of-the catch fin and shellfish, local farmed produce, crafted libations and unmatched city scape views. Hemenway’s remains a dining destination for locals and visitors alike and 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.

Essential Duties:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation $17-$21/Hour!
• RI/MA Sick Leave

Financial & Employee Ownership:

• Generous Company 401k match
• Employee Ownership Opportunities

Employee Perks:

• 35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Tenure Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Holiday Appreciation Bonus

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

Health & Wellness:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Voluntary Benefits:

• Telemedicine access

• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program
• Vacation paid time off

About Newport 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.

#NRGcareers

QualificationsQualifications:

• 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