What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host position at Root Down?
Description
An OG of the modern Denver dining scene, Root Down’s farm-centric menu features eclectic, globally-influenced seasonal cuisine, with a focus on organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Perfect for a bite in the neighborhood or a signature dining experience, our space is both cozy and sophisticated, with vintage touches and a large, 4-season patio with views of the Denver skyline.
Employee Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available
- Life insurance
- 401k with 4% safe harbor match
- JOON wellness benefit
- ESOP Share Vesting with Tenure (**See Below)
- Paid leave
- Employee discount
- Family meal
Root Down is part of Edible Beats (ediblebeats.com) restaurant group. Edible Beats and its sister restaurants (Linger, Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, Vital Root, El Five, & Root Down) are 100% Employee Owned (ESOP aka. Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
Operating some of Denver’s most forward-thinking concepts and sustainably-sourced cuisine, the Edible Beats’ success is built on a team of passionate & collaborative professionals that value hospitality, connectedness to the community, and the desire to constantly evolve.
Requirements
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:
- Previous service industry experience preferred, but not required.
- Some background in customer service is required
- Ideal candidate will have some experience with OpenTable, and/or managing
- guests/customers/clients over the phone
- Desire and ability to learn & work multiple positions over time
- Flexibility to operate comfortably in changing and fluid service environments with a broad range of guest expectations, from casual to fine dining
- Committed to sustainable waste practices
- Mindest around learning and personal development
- Brings energy and a positive attitude
- Works well collaboratively and individually
- Strong knowledge of, and commitment to, high-integrity food handling/storage standards & procedures
- Setting up, organizing, working, replenishing & cleaning a professional workstation
- Physical stamina to stand & move throughout the duration of a shift
- Open availability including nights & weekends
- Must be able to lift over 20lbs multiple times per shift
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.