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Lettuce Entertain You

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $24.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)

Job Description

Ema Austin is an upcoming Mediterranean restaurant poised to open in late Fall 2025, located at The Domain - NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas. The restaurant is named after the Hebrew word for "mother," symbolizing comfort, warmth, and nurturing, and aims to provide guests with an inviting dining experience reminiscent of a sun-drenched summer day in the Mediterranean. It boasts both indoor and outdoor dining spaces designed to transport diners year-round to the coastal vibrancy and culinary traditions of the Mediterranean region. Owned and operated by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a nationally recognized restaurant group with over 100 establishments, Ema Austin... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods
  • Ability to lift and move heavy items up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to follow directions and recipes accurately

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous line cook or food preparation experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
  • Capacity to handle kitchen equipment safely
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

  • Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and or special requests
  • Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
  • Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
  • Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
  • Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
  • Maintain food safety and quality standards
  • Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
  • Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
  • Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
  • Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
  • Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders restrictions
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
  • Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Get along well with others and be a team player
  • Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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