The Sovengard is a new kitchen and biergarten in Grand Rapids’ growing West Side neighborhood, coming to life at the crossroads of hospitality, sustainability, community, and progressive food and drink. We are committed to supporting local farms, artists, and craftspeople, as well contributing to the conversation surrounding food and culture in our region through the lens of the New Nordic Movement and Scandinavia.

Looking for a job is not fun, but it’s even more of a bummer when things don’t work out. Therefore, our staff will have a love for people, passion for food and drink with integrity, and take pride in being part of a team that encourages the health and wellness of each other and our community. The underappreciated restaurant worker is an outdated concept, and our duty is to elevate and respect the importance of a great employee - giving the intimate task of serving others the respect and justice it deserves. Our people will be held to high standards, but receive a positive working environment and progressive list of benefits for those that choose to grow with us. Experienced candidates will be given preference, however we’re interested in talking to anyone who has the “hospitality gene”. Whether that means brewing up a pot of coffee to share, helping your grandma rake leaves, or picking up litter in your local park, you feel good when those around you feel good.

Interested? It would be helpful if you liked a few of the following things; being kind, cats or dogs, freedom, comics, nature, honest work, pie, respect for all human beings, the pleasure of a beautiful meal, craft beverages, the battle of good vs evil, loving the people you work with, travel, locally grown food, 90’s music, forests and lakes and beaches and rivers, and generally feeling alive.

Yes? Sound good? Choose your adventure and enter the not-so-secret code above!

Our Sprint consists of a series of questions and fill-ins. At each step in the process, a time frame will be established for you to complete your answers. We are excited to see how you respond!