$20.90*/HR - Closing Team Member - Dave's Hot Chicken (1083)

Dave's Hot Chicken is a rapidly expanding restaurant franchise specializing in Nashville-style Hot Chicken, a unique culinary experience that has quickly gained popularity across the United States. Originally rooted in Los Angeles, this family-owned and locally operated business is passionate about delivering delicious, authentic hot chicken dishes to communities beyond its origin. With a strong focus on quality food and exceptional guest service, Dave's Hot Chicken aims to bring flavorful, spicy delights to Portland and throughout Oregon, embracing the local dining culture while maintaining its signature Southern charm and heat.

This exciting growth period calls for dedicated and enthusiastic team members to join the closing shift crew. The position offers a starting wage of $20.90 per hour, including tips estimated at $3.50 per hour, though tips may vary depending on business. As a Closing Shift Team Member, you must be comfortable working late-night hours, with shifts potentially ending as late as 2:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 3:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. This role requires flexibility, energy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of duties vital to daily operations and customer satisfaction. As a Team Member at Dave's Hot Chicken, your tasks will include greeting guests warmly, accurately recording orders, preparing menu items with attention to detail, and ensuring cleanliness and safety across the restaurant. Working collaboratively with other staff members, you will help maintain a smooth and efficient service flow, utilizing kitchen machinery and equipment safely while adhering to sanitation guidelines and quality standards.

The role demands excellent interpersonal skills, as you will often be the point of contact for customers, answering questions and resolving concerns professionally and calmly. Team Members contribute significantly to the overall dining experience by maintaining a positive attitude and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in closing duties such as cleaning tables, mopping floors, sanitizing utensils and high-touch surfaces, and servicing restrooms to uphold the restaurant's standards.

Working in this position requires physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing up to 50 to 75 pounds comfortably. You will also be expected to handle a dynamic work environment that includes working in close quarters and around heat sources. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy fast-paced roles, engaging with diverse guests, and contributing to a growing brand with a deeply rooted family and community-oriented culture.

Dave's Hot Chicken prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with all federal employment laws. The identity of all new hires will be verified through E-Verify to ensure legal authorization to work in the United States. This role requires at least a high school-level education, and candidates must be at least 16 years old. Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and both opening and closing shifts is essential to meet business needs and deliver excellent service. Joining the Dave's Hot Chicken team means becoming part of a vibrant and expanding restaurant brand dedicated to excellence in food, service, and community engagement.