Kitchen Staff: Grill Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, and Lobby Custodian

Café Zupas is a rapidly growing restaurant brand that specializes in serving house-made and globally-inspired soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts, all prepared fresh daily in next-generation kitchens. Founded in 2004, the company has expanded to over 55 locations across 8 states and continues to grow, bringing real, whole food made from quality ingredients to communities while providing a positive and inclusive work environment. Café Zupas is recognized not only for its delicious menu offerings but also for its commitment to nurturing a supportive culture where team members feel empowered and valued. This dynamic restaurant chain believes in making decisions that benefit both team members and guests, reflected in its dedication to ingredient quality, in-house preparation, and ongoing employee mentorship.

This Kitchen Staff position offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and energetic team where career growth is clearly defined and attainable. Team members benefit from a structured career path with the potential for up to five raises within the first year, setting Café Zupas apart as an employer that truly values and invests in its employees. The role comes with personalized and set schedules that avoid Sundays, early mornings, late nights, and offer daytime shifts typically between 8 AM and 4 PM. This position is perfect for candidates seeking stability alongside a positive work culture. Employees enjoy free, high-quality house-made meals with every shift, a fun and upbeat work environment, and a commitment to hands-on, personalized training to set them up for success.

As a Kitchen Team Member at Café Zupas, you will have responsibilities that include preparing fresh produce for the menu, cooking the house-made soups, spreads, and dressings daily, maintaining an organized and clean kitchen and lobby area, and managing dishwashing duties using advanced equipment. The kitchen environment is well-maintained, organized, and efficient, free from grease, grills, fryers, or microwaves, making it a clean and pleasant place to work. The company’s culture emphasizes teamwork, positivity, gratitude, and respect for one another, creating a modern and energetic atmosphere that encourages growth and learning. Besides competitive pay, team members receive a 50% discount on food during their shifts and enjoy having Sundays off as Café Zupas is closed on that day.

Café Zupas is seeking individuals who are available to work three to five shifts weekly, preferably with some kitchen experience, though it is not mandatory. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, quick, and precise in prep and cooking, able to maintain cleanliness and organization, adaptable to new processes, and a fast learner comfortable with the pace of a dynamic kitchen. Team members should be driven and growth-minded, ready to embrace the company’s innovative spirit in challenging the norms of the restaurant industry. Joining Café Zupas means being part of a hospitality family that values each member’s contribution, encourages personal and professional development, and prioritizes creating a memorable experience for guests.

In summary, Café Zupas is not just a place to work but a place to grow, thrive, and be part of something bigger. With a strong foundation built on quality food, great leadership opportunities, and a team-first culture, this position provides kitchen staff the chance to advance their careers within a company that rewards hard work and ambition. If you are passionate about real food, want a predictable daytime schedule without Sunday commitments, and are looking for a workplace where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, this Kitchen Staff role at Café Zupas could be the perfect fit for you.