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a.kitchen and a.bar

135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Host

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135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Part Time • Hourly (Based on Experience) plus tips

Expired: Nov 3, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

a.kitchen is currently seeking an upbeat, highly energetic host to join our team! Inquiries should be excited to join a team of service professionals that are passionate about our craft, and excited to develop with our company. The current shifts we are looking to cover would be Saturday and Sunday mornings, with each shift being 4-5 hours. There would also be potential to pick up some dinner shifts.

Our busy Rittenhouse restaurant is known for our extensive wine cellar (James Beard nominated in 2021) and up-scale cuisine. We offer food and wine training for the right candidates and opportunity for advancement. Benefits include access to affordable health insurance, vacation days, and a dining discount program for qualified employees.

Executive Chef Eli Collins has created a seasonal, vegetable-driven menu. Under the direction of James Beard award-winning Ellen Yin of High Street Hospitality Group (Fork, High Street Philly, High Street Provisions, the Wonton Project), a.kitchen has been named one of America’s Best Wine Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast and awarded Three Bells by Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig LaBan.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience) plus tips

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

Required Skills

Service Procedures

Customer Service Skills

Upbeat Personality

Beer Knowledge

Adaptability

Highly Energetic

Communication Skills

Wine Service

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a.kitchen and a.bar

American, French, Seafood, New American

Upscale Casual, Fine Dining, Wine Bar

Part of High Street Hospitality Group

a.kitchen + a.bar are located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia at the bustling corner of 18th & Walnut Streets in AKA Rittenhouse Square. a.kitchen is an American restaurant with a focus on seasonally inspired ingredients and critically acclaimed natural wine program. Part of the High Street Hospitality Group (Fork, High Street Philly and a.kitchen+bar PHL & DC), a.kitchen has been named One of America’s Best Wine Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast, an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator and Three Bells by Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig LaBan. a.bar has one of the most innovative spirits programs in the City.

(215) 825-7030

Awards / Distinctions

2024

2024

2023

2022

2024

Leadership

Frank Kinyon

Floor Manager

Harry Jamison

General Manager

Eli Collins

Executive Chef

Ellen Yin

Operator

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