Make a living loving others.
Reserve Wine & Food is changing how people in Grand Rapids eat and drink. Join our award-winning team and positively impact our community through genuine hospitality and exceptional experiences.
Sustainable, seasonal, and sourced locally to support the farmers and growers in our community.
First-rate finds, and more than 900 varietals from around the world.
Honoring the inherent dignity of our employees, our suppliers, and our guests.
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Assistant General manager - service
The Assistant General Manager – Service will assist in managing the daily operations of our restaurant, with primary responsibility for service standards, staff education, guest experience, and maintaining a strong floor presence. This role is also jointly responsible for the selection, development, and performance management of employees. In addition, they assist in overseeing the inventory and ordering of food and supplies and optimizing profits. The Assistant Manager reports to the General Manager.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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private events coordinator
This position is primarily responsible for the delivery and retention of our private events business. The day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, communicating with clients (prospective, current and previous) to adequately fulfill their event expectations, and menu planning with the Executive Chef, planning and drawing up floor plans/layouts, coordinating any necessary rentals and/or third-party vendors, and ensuring events run smoothly.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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Floor lead
The Floor Lead will assist in managing the daily operations of our restaurant, with primary responsibilities focused on upholding service standards, the flow of guests and reservations, assisting in managing the front door & host stand, providing an exceptional guest experience, assisting in all service elements where and when necessary. This role will work directly with the Assistant General Manager in employee selection, education, and training, as well as performance coaching and development. This position reports directly to the Assistant General Manager.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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FLOOR SOMMELIER
Reserve’s Floor Sommelier leads and ensures an excellent guest drinking experience. This position will manage wine inventory and resources, plan promotional events, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, and work with vendors. This role will be looked at on the Floor as the go-to person for expert Wine knowledge and Bottle Service.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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Maitre D'
Reserve is looking for a Maitre D’ who will work alongside our service staff. Job duties will include overseeing greeting and seating of guests, answering the phone, and providing exquisite customer service.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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HOST
The Host/Hostess position manages the flow of the restaurant, greets arriving guests, welcomes them into the establishment, and seats them. This role will report to the Assistant General Manager.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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server
The servers are the first point of contact for our customers. Our servers will be responsible for ensuring a great experience is provided for our guests. Reserve is looking for a server to work alongside our FOH team and perform tasks such as taking guest orders, serving food and beverages, answering questions about our menus, marking tables for a coursed menu, and performing all aspects of the guest experience.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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server assistant
Reserve is looking for a Server Assistant to work alongside servers and perform tasks such as clearing tables, running food, refilling glasses, marking tables for a coursed menu and generally assisting with all aspects of the guest experience. This position has the potential to grow into a front of house server.
This position is part-time. Candidates must be available to work three or more shifts worth of availability.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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bartender
Reserve is looking for an enthusiastic Bartender to provide an excellent guest drinking experience. This position will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ needs and expectations. The ideal candidates will be familiar with a wide variety of drink recipes and is capable of delivering quality customer service.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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line cook
Reserve is looking for a Line Cook who can accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. The line cooks also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer’s satisfaction.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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dishwasher
Reserve is looking for a Dishwasher who will hold the responsibility of cleaning all the dishes, glasses, silverware, and cooking supplies for our restaurant. A dishwasher must keep the dish room and dish machine in clean, working order. This person must be reliable and enjoy working in the kitchen.
- Free staff meal(s)
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Training & Development
- And more!
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We offer competitive benefits, an incredible work environment, and a team of like-minded individuals who are committed to good food, good wine, and being good to people.
Luke Verhulst
General Manager & Executive Chef
“Reserve showcases what our community is capable of creating. It can’t be replicated in another state, another country. It’s food from local farmers and growers, and it’s hospitality by people committed to the highest level of service available.”
NICK OOSTENDORP
Assistant General Manager – Private Events
“I joined Reserve because of my love for wine and I’m excited to continue my education — and expand my knowledge — in that space.”
