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Ascend Hospitality Group

Ascend Hospitality Group

11-50 employees

Independent restaurant management of diverse concepts

Compensation Overview

$10/hr

+ Tips

West Jordan, UT, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Point of Sale (POS)
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Prior related experience is preferred.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests and employees at all levels, verbally and in writing, in a professional manner.
  • Ability to manipulate the MICROS point-of-sale system and accurately input orders and post transactions.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to provide direction in a fast-paced environment, manage time effectively, and work well in a team environment.
  • Excellent customer relations, sales, and communication skills are required.
  • Must possess a valid Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit throughout employment.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to perform essential job functions; regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Open the door for guests and greet them warmly and cordially.
  • Keep lines from forming at the door.
  • Answer incoming reservation calls and telephone requests.
  • Maintain a clean and organized front desk area, lobby, and dining room.
  • Complete reservations in the computerized reservation system.
  • Keep abreast of all food and beverage venues and menus.
  • Complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework.
  • Facilitate guest requests.
  • Notify the Manager of guest complaints.
  • Use the table management system to manage incoming reservations and the venue floor.
  • Conduct restroom checks.
  • Know the menu as well as the servers.
  • Assist with daily administrative work as directed by the Manager.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior related experience.
Ascend Hospitality Group

Ascend Hospitality Group

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AHG is an independent restaurant management company based in Bellevue, Washington, operating a portfolio of restaurant brands across Washington, Oregon, Utah, and Arizona. It manages concepts from fine dining to casual, including Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, Stanford's, and Mama Bird, and has rebranded other concepts like a juice bar, providing operations, brand development, and people management for these brands. AHG differentiates itself as female- and Black-led, with a multi-brand umbrella approach and a focus on community impact through its AHG Cares program. Its goal is to grow a diverse collection of successful restaurant brands, deliver high-quality dining experiences, and expand its footprint across the western United States while deepening community engagement.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mama Bird opened in West Jordan by late 2025, extending Utah growth.
  • Stanford’s now offers a food truck, broadening off-premise sales across Washington and Oregon.
  • AHG’s July 2026 backpack event served 700 students, strengthening local brand goodwill.

What critics are saying

  • Stanford’s Tacoma closed in January 2024 after two years, exposing weak unit economics.
  • AHG closed Hayden Island Stanford’s in 2022 over safety and security concerns.
  • Ascend Prime in Bellevue anchors the brand; any downturn hurts cash flow and recruiting.

What makes Ascend Hospitality Group unique

  • Elaina Morris still leads AHG; Bellevue Chamber updated her CEO profile in February 2026.
  • AHG runs Ascend Prime, Stanford’s, and Mama Bird across Washington, Oregon, and Utah.
  • AHG Cares and Amazon-backed backpack drives reached 4,000 students over six years.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance

Company News

Premier Media Group
Jul 27th, 2026
Ascend Hospitality Group, Amazon distribute hundreds of free backpacks, school supplies.

Ascend Hospitality Group, Amazon distribute hundreds of free backpacks, school supplies. Bellevue-headquartered Ascend Hospitality Group and its partner, Amazon, held over the weekend their sixth annual AHG Has Your Back event, during which hundreds of backpacks were distributed to local kids. About 700 students affiliated with five area nonprofits gathered in downtown Bellevue to pick up free bags and school supplies at the carnival-themed "Dream Big" pickup party. Students came to pick up their free supplies and decorated their new school gear. At the event, kids played carnival games, had their faces painted, and received a complimentary lunch from Stanford's Food Truck. "This year's AHG Has Your Back: Dream Big carnival was designed to remind every child that their dreams are worth celebrating and that their community believes in their potential," Elaina Morris, co-founder and CEO of AHG and AHG Cares, said in a statement. "We wanted the experience to be just as inspiring as it was fun, giving kids the chance to express themselves, build confidence, and start the school year feeling seen and supported. A backpack is more than just school supplies - it's a symbol of possibility." AHG estimates that it has distributed more than 4,000 backpacks during its annual event. Read our 2023 profile of Morris, who was a Women to Watch honoree, here.