Kitchen Team

Dog Haus is a renowned craft casual dining restaurant known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and unique fried chicken offerings. With over 55 locations nationwide, this expanding concept has carved out a distinctive niche in the American food scene by serving an exceptional, high-quality dining experience they call the Absolute Wurst. At Dog Haus, every menu item is crafted with care featuring all-beef hot dogs and sausages with no added nitrates, 100% Black Angus beef burgers, and fried chicken creations made from hormone- and antibiotic-free meats. These signature dishes are served on King’s Hawaiian rolls, delivering a combination of taste and quality that has earned both critical acclaim and national recognition.

The dining experience at Dog Haus is complemented by an impressive beverage selection that includes craft beers with a focus on local brews and signature cocktails, plus premium shakes and soft-serve ice cream for a sweet finish. Open for lunch and dinner daily, the restaurant offers guests a chance to enjoy crafted signature items or customize their orders using an array of unique toppings, catering to a wide variety of tastes. Founded in 2010 in Pasadena, California by three friends—Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz, and Andre Vener—Dog Haus embodies creativity, quality, and community commitment, fostering a dynamic, team-oriented culture.

The Kitchen Team Member position at Dog Haus is crucial to delivering the brand’s promise of quality and speed in a fast-paced environment. Holding this role means becoming skilled in various back-of-house jobs, including grill, assembly, fry, and prep stations. The position offers a great opportunity for energetic individuals who are passionate about food and eager to develop culinary skills while contributing positively to the kitchen’s operations.

Kitchen Team Members are responsible for preparing ingredients and menu items strictly following Dog Haus’s standard recipes and procedures, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish served. The role also demands maintaining a clean and well-organized workstation, which includes keeping food prep areas, tools, and equipment sanitary and in good working order. Team members must work efficiently without compromising quality, pace, or positive attitude, even during the busiest service hours. The position requires strict adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines in compliance with OSHA and HACCP standards, underscoring the company’s commitment to food safety and responsible kitchen management.

Dog Haus seeks hardworking and dependable individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm for cooking and can handle a high-energy, demanding work environment. The role requires excellent multitasking capabilities, superior time management, and the flexibility to work various shifts including weekends. Most importantly, the candidate should embrace learning and growing within a collaborative team setting, reflecting the company’s core values of creativity and community. This role is ideal for those looking to build a career in the culinary field while working for a brand recognized for quality and innovation in casual dining. This position requires a willingness to adapt and fill in across various station duties as needed, supporting a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.