Line Cook (plus $3- $6 per hour in tips)

Shawarma Guys is a highly acclaimed and fast-growing restaurant group based in San Diego, California, known for its dedication to quality, consistency, and teamwork. Starting as a single food truck, Shawarma Guys has expanded into a nationally recognized brand with multiple successful brick-and-mortar locations. The restaurant gained national attention by being featured on the popular TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and has been honored by Yelp as the #1 restaurant in the nation in 2020. This dramatic rise reflects Shawarma Guys' commitment to authentic Middle Eastern flavors, exceptional customer service, and a strong focus on team development and career growth for its employees.

Shawarma Guys is currently hiring motivated and dependable Line Cooks and Prep Cooks to join their vibrant kitchen team. These roles are perfect for individuals seeking to build a long-term career in the fast-casual restaurant industry with a company that prioritizes employee growth and operational excellence. The positions offer a starting wage of $19.00 per hour after the successful completion of the introductory hiring period, plus shared tips that average between $3.00 and $6.00 per hour, depending on location. Shawarma Guys also provides a structured growth plan with performance-based wage increases at 60 days, 8 months, and 14 months, allowing total growth potential of up to an additional $3.00 per hour, with the possibility to advance into assistant-level roles earning up to $24.00 per hour.

These cooking roles focus on preparing and executing menu items according to standardized recipes with strict adherence to quality, portion control, and food safety protocols. Candidates will perform daily prep work including handling proteins, marinades, sides, and other ingredients with accuracy and efficiency. Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation and working collaboratively as part of the kitchen team to ensure smooth service are essential aspects of the role. Shawarma Guys offers paid training, flexible scheduling ensuring consistent hours, employee meal discounts, beverage discounts, and other perks such as paid sick time compliant with California law and a 401(k) retirement savings plan (without company match).

Working at Shawarma Guys means joining a team that values professional, respectful attitudes, strong work ethic, and high energy under pressure, with clear career advancement opportunities based on performance and skill development. The company embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics. Shawarma Guys continues to expand and offers employees an exciting opportunity to grow alongside a respected national brand that champions both culture and culinary excellence.