Host at Avvio
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Newport Restaurant Group
Cranston, RI, US
Summary
The host is responsible for coordinating guest seating, managing reservations, and providing courteous service. They also handle phone inquiries and communicate guest needs to the service staff and management.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Avvio - Cranston, RI, Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00Hourly, Host
Avvio
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.
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 $16-$17/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
Qualifications: 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
About Newport Restaurant Group
We are a collection of unique restaurants and experiences, guided by a group of individuals in the front and back of house, who bring it everyday.
Want to own the place? Join Newport Restaurant Group, and you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll become an owner.
Really, there’s no catch. If you work here, you’re eligible to become an owner in the company. We’ve found that it makes our team stronger, because going the extra mile for every guest ultimately benefits us all.
Plus, employee ownership means taking care of each other. So we also offer full-coverage benefits, generous time off and room for career advancement.
We’re here to make people happy, our employees included. If you feel the same, we’d love to chat.
Why Newport Restaurant Group?
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The only way to stand out in a crowd? Be outstanding.
That’s the approach we take at each one of our unique, stand-alone restaurants. Newport Restaurant Group began with a few restaurants in stunning locations. Since then, we’ve grown to include interesting and distinct culinary concepts that reflect the areas they call home.
What unites us? We’re all committed to building strong communities around fresh, honest food. But we also know the devil is in the details. So everything, from the light fixtures down to the table legs, is picked with thought and care as to how it will enhance your experience.
But food is about more than a meal—it’s at the core of our communities. So know that when you dine with us, in addition to enjoying a great experience, you’re also supporting our employee-owners and the farmers, fishermen and artisans that live and work close by.
We hope to see you soon!
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Restaurant
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Warwick, Rhode Island
About Newport Restaurant Group
We are a collection of unique restaurants and experiences, guided by a group of individuals in the front and back of house, who bring it everyday.
Want to own the place? Join Newport Restaurant Group, and you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll become an owner.
Really, there’s no catch. If you work here, you’re eligible to become an owner in the company. We’ve found that it makes our team stronger, because going the extra mile for every guest ultimately benefits us all.
Plus, employee ownership means taking care of each other. So we also offer full-coverage benefits, generous time off and room for career advancement.
We’re here to make people happy, our employees included. If you feel the same, we’d love to chat.
Why Newport Restaurant Group?
_________________________________________________________________________________
The only way to stand out in a crowd? Be outstanding.
That’s the approach we take at each one of our unique, stand-alone restaurants. Newport Restaurant Group began with a few restaurants in stunning locations. Since then, we’ve grown to include interesting and distinct culinary concepts that reflect the areas they call home.
What unites us? We’re all committed to building strong communities around fresh, honest food. But we also know the devil is in the details. So everything, from the light fixtures down to the table legs, is picked with thought and care as to how it will enhance your experience.
But food is about more than a meal—it’s at the core of our communities. So know that when you dine with us, in addition to enjoying a great experience, you’re also supporting our employee-owners and the farmers, fishermen and artisans that live and work close by.
We hope to see you soon!
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Restaurant
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Warwick, Rhode Island
