Careers at Rustica
Hospitality,
on purpose.
No TVs to compete with, no lunch rush, no split shifts — a candlelit dinner house where the room is built for conversation and the service is the show.
Kitchen · Servers · Bartenders · Managers · Hosts
Why here
A better room to work
The TEAM
Made of people that have chosen hospitality as their career. They take the work seriously, celebrate the wins, learn from the hard nights, and a culture that makes every shift worth it.
The kitchen
Led by a driven chef that sees the best in people. Everyone has a voice, everyone contributes to the menu, everyone takes pride in the food they create.
The block
The patio end of 8th Street, in the middle of downtown Boise. Finish a shift and you’re already where the night is.
The schedule
Dinner only. Dark Sundays & Mondays.
Evenings-only service means real mornings, and being closed two days in a row means an actual weekend — it just lands on Sunday and Monday.
4 PM
doors open
2
days off weekly : Sunday & Monday
1
service a day. Dinner. That’s the job.
Benefits
Real benefits, not just promises
Health, dental & vision
Coverage options at 25+ hours a week — rare in this industry, standard here.
401k with match
Retirement matching at the top of what the plan allows. Your tips have a future.
Management Perks
Time off you’re actually paid for, because burnout makes bad service.
Staff meal perks
Eat well on us — here and around the SLG family of restaurants.
Open roles
Pick your side of the room
One application covers all of them — tell us where you fit and we’ll take it from there.
Hosts
The first face of the room. You set the pace of the whole night — seating the book, reading the walk-ins, protecting the patio flow.
What we look for: Unshakeable friendliness and a tetris brain for tables.
Apply for this →Servers
Own a section like it’s your own dinner party. You’ll talk guests through a menu inspired by three-countries and a thoughtfully built wine list — we’ll give you the knowlege to speak confidentally about both.
What we look for: Genuine hospitality, curiosity about food & wine and composure when the room is full.
Apply for this →Back of House
Make the best Italian / French / Spanish cuisine in all of downtown Boise as part of the Rustica back of house staff. We need everything from dishwashers to culinary masters who prepare quality meals and take pride in an attention-to-detail that upholds the Rustica standard of quality.
What we look for: Teamwork, attention to detail, good communication, and timeliness.
Apply for this →Bartenders & managers
Behind the bar, it’s classic cocktails made with precision and personality. On the floor, it’s thoughtful leadership and good judgement – not rigid scripts. Both roles set the tone and keep the night moving.
What we look for: Strong fundamentals, strong leadership, attention to detail, and the instinct to step in wherever needed.
Apply for this →Pull up a chair
on our side of the bar.
Send us your resume, then tell us what it can’t. Who you are, what drives you, why are you a good fit for Rustica? We want the experience and the person behind it.
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