Host/Food Runner needed for Beard-nominated Ajja in Five Points

We are seeking a Host/Food Runner to join the team at Ajja, as we gear up for a busy spring and summer in Five Points. We are looking for someone to work a mix of hosting and food running shifts, as we value cross-training and a diverse schedule!

Ajja is the new restaurant from chef Cheetie Kumar and business partner Paul Siler, and focuses on the cuisine of the East Mediterranean and South-West Asia. Ajja recently received a nomination for Best New Restaurant by the James Bear Foundation and was recognized as one of the 30 Best New Restaurants in America by Esquire magazine.

Applicants must have evening availability Wednesday through Sunday.

The starting hourly rate for this role is $8. We pool tips among the entire staff (service and kitchen), and offer daily staff meals and a supportive work environment. Further benefits including telehealth services and sick leave for all full-time employees after a 90-day introductory period.

Job responsibilities include:

· Greeting and seating guests

· Answering phone calls and emails

· Taking reservations via Resy

· Arranging reservations to maximize turn-times, minimize double seating servers, balancing the flow of the dining room

· Being proactive about contacting guests on the notify list

· Maintaining a waitlist

· Keeping track of VIPs, allergies and special occasions; communicating with MOD, kitchen and servers throughout the night

· Clearing and resetting tables

· Completing your duties while coordinating and communicating with your teammates and supervisor for smooth, efficient, and organized service

· Completing assigned sidework, and working as a team to ensure procedures are followed

Requirements:
· An open mind, great observation skills and a desire to learn!

· A positive attitude and ability to communicate clearly with co-workers and managers

· Be punctual, organized, clean, professional, and efficient without compromising quality

· Be tolerant, respectful of fellow team members and guests, and comply with company policies

· Be engaged and able to communicate and articulate ideas for improvement in a mature, positive way.

· Be able to be on your feet for 8-9 hours, reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 40 pounds.

· Understand and adhere to hygiene standards and fine dining hospitality protocol

· Experience with Resy

· Preferred: experience with Toast

· Preferred: 1 year experience working in an ingredient-driven restaurant

References will be checked before hiring.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• How much hosting experience do you have, and with what reservation system(s)?

Work Location: In person