Who We Are:

Ava Gene's provides elevated experiences for local dining and food culture. Locally Sourced, Aggressively Seasonal is more than just a motto, it s the key to both exceptional flavor and ethical food systems. We support local farmers and artisans from the produce we use to the tableware we serve it on. Our team is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness and we believe everyone deserves a seat at the table.

Apply now and take your seat at the table as our next Host at Ava Gene's!

We offer:

• Competitive Wages, starting at $15.95/ hour + tips!
  
• Generous tip pool, calculated from minimum 20% service charge and split 50 / 50  between FoH and BoH teams!
• Great Benefits, including Health Insurance options and Life Insurance (for positions averaging 25 hours / week or more)
  
• Vacation Time
  
• Employee Discounts
  
• Opportunities for Advancement and Education within the Company
  

Who Should Apply and What You ll Contribute:

• You!  We are looking for candidates with 3 plus years of host experience, managing reservations and the ability to multitask while upholding seamless service standards.
  
• A passion for food and beverage, hospitality, and being a part of building the future of the restaurant industry.
  
• Provide a friendly and responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests
  
• Actively participate to maintain a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all team members.
  
• Maintaining communication with the whole team
  
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
  
• Additional duties may apply specific to each position
  
• Experience with high volume and casual fine dining is preferred, a willingness to learn is required
  

When you'll work:

Full Time - 29 plus hours per week

Physical Requirements:

Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment.

Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces.

Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments.

We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We believe that everyone deserves a seat at our table, and we acknowledge that the collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, ideas and innovation, self-expression, and talent of our employees makes us better and stronger. We're committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We seeks to recruit, hire, develop, and retain qualified individuals for our company. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status, or prior criminal record or convictions. We're committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.