610 W Idaho St  Boise, ID

Host

At El Gaucho Boise, hosts are essential to our front-of-house operations. You'll manage guest arrivals, coordinate seating, and ensure smooth communication between guests and the service team. This fast-paced role requires energy, professionalism, and strong multitasking abilities in a fine dining environment.

Daily responsibilities:

• Welcoming guests with authentic hospitality
• Assisting with coats and personal belongings
• Escorting guests to tables and presenting menus
• Answering calls and managing reservations professionally
• Communicating guest needs to the service team
• Supporting the Lead Host with accurate table management

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of restaurant experience
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting

Compensation: $16 hour/ plus tips (training wage $16 hour)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (25+ hours/week)
• 401k with employer match (after one year, age 18+)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family meals and dining discounts
• Closed Sundays and Mondays (except special events)

Base Salary: $16.00

Server Assitant

Support extraordinary service at El Gaucho Boise

Our Bussers are essential team members who help create seamless dining experiences. You'll work closely with servers to maintain the rhythm and flow of service, ensuring guests never want for anything.

 You're always moving with purpose—refilling water and bread, clearing courses with perfect timing, resetting tables to pristine condition, and keeping workstations organized. Your attention to detail and teamwork ensure service flows beautifully.

Responsibilities:

• Serving water, bread, and butter with attentiveness
• Clearing plates and utensils between courses
• Resetting tables to El Gaucho standards
• Assisting servers with hot beverages
• Maintaining clean, well-stocked workstations
• Contributing to overall guest satisfaction

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months restaurant or hospitality experience
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Efficiency in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to cleanliness and organization
• Positive attitude and passion for service
• Interest in learning Tableside service

Compensation: $12.00/hour during training, then $3.35/hour plus tips

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (25+ hours/week)
• 401k with employer match (after one year, age 18+)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family meals and dining discounts
• Pet insurance
• Growth opportunities
• Closed Sundays and Mondays (except special events)

Base Salary: $3.35

Dishwasher

Behind every beautiful plate at El Gaucho Boise is a dedicated dishwasher who takes pride in their work. We're seeking someone reliable and detail-oriented who understands that cleanliness and organization are essential to hospitality.

You'll maintain the highest standards in our kitchen and dishroom, ensuring clean dishes, utensils, and equipment are always ready for service. Your efficiency and attention to detail keep our kitchen running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Washing and storing dishes and utensils efficiently
• Maintaining kitchen and dishroom cleanliness
• Following all sanitation and health standards
• Assisting with prep work as needed
• Using supplies responsibly to minimize waste
• Supporting the team's commitment to excellence
• Requirements
• Minimum 6 months dishwashing experience in a restaurant
• Guest-focused mindset
• High energy and reliability
• Professional appearance
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays
• Must be 18 years or older

Compensation: $19/hour

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (25+ hours/week)
• 401k with employer match (after one year, age 18+)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family meals and dining discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Growth potential
• Closed Sundays and Mondays (except special events)

Base Salary: $19.00

Server

At El Gaucho Boise we're seeking experienced servers who excel in fine dining service. Your expertise in food, wine, and professional standards will ensure our guests enjoy memorable dining experiences. You'll manage 3-4 tables with precision, coordinating seamlessly between front and back of house. You understand fine dining coursing, proper steps of service, and how to guide guests through their dining experience. Strong salesmanship skills and product knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of food, beverage, and wine
• Experience with fine dining service standards
• Skillful salesmanship rooted in genuine hospitality
• Proficiency with POS systems
• Understanding of proper coursing and service timing
• Accurate cash handling and payment processing
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Focus on delivering exceptional service that encourages repeat visits
• Tableside service experience is a plus

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ serving experience
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Alcohol server certification
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Capability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Exceptional communication skills

Compensation: $12.00/hour during 2-week training period. After training: $3.35/hour plus tips. Our servers typically earn $40-60/hour including tips, though earnings vary based on individual sales and guest gratuities.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (25+ hours/week)
• 401k with employer match (after one year, age 18+)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family meals and dining discounts
• Pet insurance
• Growth potential within El Gaucho
• Closed Sundays and Mondays (except special events)

Base Salary: $3.35