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Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals! We’re looking for a dedicated Store Manager to lead our front-of-house team and uphold the highest standards of service, cleanliness, and professionalism. This is a hands-on role for someone who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Bilingual English/Spanish speaker. What You’ll Do: Leadership & Standards • Be the example — maintain professionalism, positive energy, and a polished appearance (hair neat, non-slip shoes required, no sandals)., • Keep the location spotless, including bathrooms and guest areas., • Motivate the team to complete their daily responsibilities and uphold company standards., • Be available during peak hours (Thursday–Saturday)., • Oversee all cashiers, servers, and drivers — scheduling, performance, and attendance., • Review staff clock-ins/outs and coordinate with the Assistant Manager on driver hours and tip tracking., • Interview, hire, and train new staff members., • Ensure every team member signs and submits the employee handbook to Paola or Cris., • Train new team members in service, cashier operations, and delivery procedures., • Maintain consistent drink and food quality from the team., • Lead a warm, welcoming environment where every guest feels valued., • Ensure staff greet guests, promote specials, and thank customers as they leave., • Handle customer complaints, refunds, and system issues., • Manage refunds on Clover, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash, and notify Paola if website refunds are needed., • Coordinate catering orders — all catering requests go through you., • Keep menus and modifiers up to date on Clover and Otter., • Conduct inventory on the first Wednesday of every month (beer, alcohol, soda, supplies)., • Submit weekly reports on staff performance, service flow, and delivery capacity., • Manage supply orders (soda, take-out, cleaning)., • Troubleshoot POS, printer, or system issues as they arise., • 2+ years of experience in restaurant or hospitality management., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Solid understanding of POS systems (Clover, Toast, or similar)., • Ability to manage multiple priorities during peak times., • Hands-on attitude — willing to train, support, and work alongside the team., • Full-time position., • Competitive salary based on experience., • Weekly pay and room for growth within a fast-growing hospitality group.

Position Summary: The Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating menu items according to established recipes and restaurant standards. This role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Key Responsibilities Prepare ingredients and cook menu items according to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies before service. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas. Ensure food is prepared in a timely manner and coordinated with other line cooks and kitchen staff. Follow proper food handling and sanitation standards (HACCP guidelines). Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries. Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and front of house team to ensure smooth service. Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Perform additional tasks as directed by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.