Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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 exciting new Mediterranean restaurant set to open in late Fall 2025 at The Domain - NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas. The restaurant is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a nationally recognized group known for delivering exceptional dining experiences and fostering great places to work. Ema, meaning "mother" in Hebrew, specializes in Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's lighter-style California cooking. The dining experience is designed to transport guests to a warm, sun-drenched summer day in the Mediterranean, with offerings available in both indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Ema Austin's commitment to quality, creativity,... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- ability to safely handle kitchen equipment and knives
- strong communication skills in English
- physical ability to stand and lift required weights
- willingness to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines
- legal authorization to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- ability to follow recipes and work instructions accurately
- excellent communication skills
- ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
- physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy items
- team player with a positive attitude
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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