Root Down Host

Description

Root Down’s farm-centric menu features eclectic, globally-influenced seasonal cuisine, with a focus on organic and locally-sourced ingredients. We have been committed to being a steward of sustainability in our industry for over 13 years.

• Starting Wage Range $22-27 per hour with tips

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available (eligibility after 6 months at 30 hours/week)

• Life insurance

• 401k with safe harbor match (after 6 months)

• Disability and accident insurance available (at employee cost)

• JOON wellness benefit (eligibility after 6 months at 30 hours/week)

• ESOP Share Vesting with Tenure (**See Below)

• Paid leave

• Employee discount

• Family meal

Ophelia's is part of Edible Beats (ediblebeats.com) restaurant group. Edible Beats and its sister restaurants (El Five, Linger, Root Down, Vital Root, and Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox) are 100% Employee Owned (ESOP aka. Employee Stock Ownership Plan).

Along with some of Denver’s most forward-thinking concepts and sustainably-sourced cuisine, the key to Edible Beats’ success is a team of passionate, collaborative, and energetic professionals that value connectedness and the desire to constantly evolve.

**Q: What is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)?

**A: ESOP means all employees are given ownership interest of the company in the form of company shares. There is no financial commitment from employees to own shares, All shares are earned and distributed to employees based on tenure, compensation and other rules and regulations.

We are looking for hard-working, team oriented, and emotionally intelligent individuals who thrive in busy, demanding environments. Candidates should have a strong desire to evolve and embrace the concept that teamwork has no ceiling. Above and beyond anything else, we ask that candidates have a passion and commitment to hospitality and the excellence of the guest experience.

Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous high volume service industry experience preferably in the host or hospitality agent realm.

• Background in customer service for chef driven, culinary minded food concepts

• The flexibility to operate comfortably in and amongst multiple service environments and expectations. A background in live music concepts is a plus!

• Open availability with an ability and desire to consistently work nights and weekends.

• Committed to excellence for sustainability

• Learning mindset with opportunity for growth

• A Culture of Connectivity where communication & collaboration are unified

• High energy and positive attitude in a fast paced & fun environment

• Experience in a high volume kitchen & able to multitask, prioritize & manage time effectively

• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

• Strong knowledge & supportive of food safety standards & procedures

• Covid 19 awareness & support of process’: wearing a face mask & proper handwashing & glove usage acknowledgement

• Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils as outlined

• Maintaining safety/sanitation standards re: receiving, prepping, heating, cooling & serving food

• Setting up, organizing, working & replenishing tables/station

• Physical stamina to stand throughout duration of shift

• Open availability including weekends

• Must be able to lift over 20lbs multiple times per shift

Qualifications

This position requires open availability that may include the ability to work opening, closing & weekend shifts. Candidates should be prepared to work 32-40 hours a week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $22 - $27