Host / Hostess - Evening and Weekend Availability
About us
Palio has served Tuscan and Italian food in downtown Ann Arbor since 1991, named for the horse race run every year through Siena, Italy. A mural in the dining room tracks the race's winners, and the kitchen leans on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Skills for this role
Job Description
The Palio, our namesake, is a celebrated Italian horse race that runs through Siena, Italy twice each year and is the inspiration for our robust food and spirits. Palio is not just a restaurant, it’s a way of life! Palio is bold, vibrant, and embodies the spirit of The Palio di Siena horse race. It is full of life, emotions and energy.
Palio features authentic Tuscan-style cuisine that includes large pizzas made from our industrial gas fired stone pizza oven, bolognese, carbonara, lasagna, and many other re-invented classics prepared with freshly cut herbs from Palio’s own in-house herb garden. The wine and beverage list includes craft beer, unique hand-crafted cocktails and extensive wine and grappa lists.
We prepare food from our all scratch kitchens and our head chef offers creative features with a focus on seasonal, local produce. Our mission is to consistently exceed our guest’s expectations by providing memorable dining experiences in each of our creative and distinctive restaurants.
NOW HIRING:
- Host / Hostesses
We're looking for outgoing people with great people skills who have an eye for detail and quality.
High volume experience is preferred as well as the ability to work in all stations.
Benefits Include:
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Paid time off, which begins accumulating immediately
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Medical benefits for full time employees
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Flexible Schedules
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Meal Benefits
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Holiday Pay
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Employee Meal Discounts
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Professional Advancement
We are an equal opportunity employer
Palio is a well established, full service restaurant concept that has growth opportunities for team members in a full service casual dining restaurnat company. At Palio you can grow your career with us.
This restaurant front of house job for Hosts or Hostesses will focus on guest seating or greeting or reception / reservations duties in which you will be expected to provide great customer service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hosts make at Palio in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
Palio lists this Host opening in Grand Rapids, MI at $13 to $14/hr. That number comes straight from the employer, not an estimate.
Is Palio hiring Hosts part-time or full-time in Grand Rapids, MI?
This Palio opening in Grand Rapids, MI is part-time. Shift and hours get worked out with the restaurant itself, so bring it up when you interview.
How do you apply for a Palio job in Grand Rapids, MI?
Hit the apply button on this page. It goes straight to Palio's own hiring site, no third-party board, no extra account to create. Takes a few minutes.
Where is this Palio location in Grand Rapids, MI?
545 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Not the spot you want? Browse the other openings nearby on this site.
Is this Palio Host job still open?
Posted 2026-09-29, and refreshed daily straight from Palio's hiring feed. If it fills before you apply, this page swaps in other current openings near you automatically. No dead links.
Does Palio offer benefits for part-time hosts?
Yes. This opening includes paid time off, which begins accumulating immediately, medical benefits for full time employees and flexible schedules. Ask about the rest when you interview.