Host

1 year

HOST FOR WINTER SEASON IN MICHELIN RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT

Sweet Basil is seeking passionate and talented team members to join our Host team for the winter season. Previous host, lead, or customer service experience in a fine dining or refined high-volume restaurant is required. Communication, hospitality mindset, excellence reflex, and energetic personality are key skills and attributes for this position. In this fine mountain dining establishment, our host must interact with restaurant guests, staff members, and management in a professional and collaborative manner to create an exemplary and safe dining experience. Most important for this position is a friendly demeanor, ability to remain composed and organized under pressure, and an enthusiasm to learn and grow. We are looking for smart, energetic individuals seeking to grow their careers in hospitality.

Other position requirements include open availability including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be able to stand, walk and move during the entire shift including frequent bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50lbs. 3 shift per week minimum commitment required.

Compensation and Benefit Details

• Compensation: Hourly base rate with shared tip pool (individual tip pool value based on performance/tenure)
• Whole House Tip Share Model (we share tips among all hourly employees!)
• Estimated hourly wage $20-$35+ per hour, dependent on shift and daily gratuity income
• Eligible Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts, Health Insurance (eligible after 1 year of full-time employment), Dental/Vision Insurance (eligible after 1 year of full-time employment), Referral Program

Sweet Basil is committed to fostering a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please send a resume in pdf or word format. Serious inquiries only please.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 35 per week

Start Date: as soon as available

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vail, CO 81657 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vail, CO 81657: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $35.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Customer Service

Customer Service Skills

Previous Server, Captain, or Management Experience in Fine Dining or High Volume Restaurant

Wine Service

Customer Service Orientation

POS Systems

Food Safety Knowledge

Stress Management

Professionalism

Excellence Reflex

Collaboration

Problem Solving

High Volume Service

Interpersonal Skills

Energetic Personality

composure under pressure

Career Growth Mindset

Work Ethic

Service Procedures

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Ability to Interact With Guests, Staff, and Management in a Professional Manner

Willingness to Learn

Food and Beverage Pairing

Physical Stamina

Ability to Stand, Walk, Move, Bend, Stoop, and Lift Up to 50lbs

Commitment to Excellence

Friendly demeanor

Ability to Work Days, Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays

Wine Knowledge

Ability to Remain Composed and Organized Under Pressure

Time Management

Teamwork

enthusiasm to learn and grow

Adaptability

Beer Knowledge

Open Availability Including Days, Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays

Fine Dining Service

Physical Ability to Stand, Walk, Bend, Stoop, and Lift Up to 50lbs During Entire Shift

Communication

Willingness to Participate in Shared Tip Pool Model

Positive Attitude

Smart and Energetic Individuals Seeking to Grow Their Careers in Hospitality

Spirits Knowledge

Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Attention to Detail

People Skills

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Work Well Under Pressure

TIPS Certified

Guest Service

Standing for Long Periods of Time

Glassware Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

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