Host at Avvio (77473)

Newport Restaurant Group • Cranston, RI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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! In the Host role, you will coordinate seating of guests to provide fast and courteous service.

Requirements

• Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed. Sundays are required.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Answers phone
• Communicates guests’ needs to service staff and management.

Benefits

• RI/MA Sick Leave
• 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
• Tenure Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Holiday Appreciation Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Telemedicine access
• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program
• Vacation paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees