Team Member

Vital-Root; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with a 4% safe harbor match (–?

JOON wellness benefit

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Paid Sick leave

Employee discount

Family meal provided during shifts

Job summary

Vital Root on Denver's Tennyson Street is hiring a friendly restaurant team member to greet guests, take orders, and serve food in a fast-paced, communal setting. The role emphasizes hospitality, accuracy, and teamwork in a mostly vegetarian, gluten-free concept.

We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match after 1 year, ESOP, paid sick leave, and staff meals. Starting wages range from $23 to $25 per hour with tips, plus opportunities to earn more as

Qualifications

• Greet and seat guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently, providing menu recommendations when needed.
• Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including tables, floors, and service stations.
• Handle customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback with professionalism and courtesy.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Uphold health and safety standards in all aspects of service.
• Assist with opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently, providing menu recommendations when needed.
• Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including tables, floors, and service stations.
• Handle customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback with professionalism and courtesy.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Uphold health and safety standards in all aspects of service.
• Assist with opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Greet guests

Order taking

Food service

Cleanliness

Customer inquiries

Team collaboration

Health & safety

Opening/closing duties

Fast-paced work

Job description

Description

Located on Denver’s bustling Tennyson street, Vital Root focuses on plant-based meals that nourish the body and honor sustainability. Mostly vegetarian and 100% gluten free, this fast-casual concept from Edible Beats serves real ingredients and real food in a bright, comfy space brimming with natural accents and large, covered patio

In year 1 earn between $23–$25* per hour on average ( with tips included). Wages go higher from there based on tenure and proficiency.

*Base wage of $19.29/hour plus tips through a tip pool system. Tips are shared across the team and added to your hourly pay

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to support you both in and out of work:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available for employees working 4+ shifts per week; eligible after 6 months)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor match (eligible after 1 year)
• JOON wellness benefit
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with share vesting based on tenure (see below)
• Paid Sick leave
• Employee discount
• Family meal provided during shifts

Qualifications/Skills:

• Greet and seat guests in a friendly, professional manner
• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently, providing menu recommendations when needed
• Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including tables, floors, and service stations
• Handle customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback with professionalism and courtesy
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations
• Uphold health and safety standards in all aspects of service
• Assist with opening and closing duties as assigned
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and cash register operations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.