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Costa Vida is a vibrant and growing restaurant company known for its delicious menu offerings and commitment to creating positive and memorable experiences for both team members and guests. Located in St. George, Utah, this particular opportunity is with their newest restaurant location at 1500 South River Road. Costa Vida prides itself on being more than just a place to eat — it’s a place to develop, grow, and make an impactful connection with the community. With a culture that emphasizes personal growth, teamwork, and excellence, Costa Vida provides an exciting work environment for individuals passionate about food, people, and service.

The role of Evening Team Member Back of House at Costa Vida offers both full-time and part-time employment options, with competitive pay starting between $13 and $15 per hour, plus tips. This position is critical to the day-to-day success of the restaurant, supporting food preparation, kitchen organization, and ensuring exceptional product quality. As a member of the back-of-house team, you will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment where attention to detail, cleanliness, and food safety are paramount. This position requires strong teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining the high standards Costa Vida is known for.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute directly to guest satisfaction by preparing menu items accurately, maintaining safe food handling procedures, and supporting a positive kitchen atmosphere. Costa Vida's mission “Make Waves” embodies this proactive and enthusiastic approach, encouraging every team member to strive to be the best version of themselves. Besides technical food preparation skills, this position values personal growth, collaboration, and a commitment to the restaurant’s values. The company encourages advancement opportunities and work-life balance with a flexible schedule designed to accommodate the needs of its team members.

Beyond the rewarding and engaging work environment, Costa Vida offers a host of benefits that enhance the employee experience. These include guaranteed closed Sundays for better rest and personal time, meal discounts to enjoy their delicious food, and special discount partnerships for gym memberships and other entertainment, retail, and travel experiences. For full-time team members, there are comprehensive benefits such as a 401K plan with company matching, opens paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, and company contributions to your health savings account. Additionally, there is company accident and life insurance to provide employees with peace of mind.

Whether you are seeking part-time work to supplement your income or a full-time career with growth potential in the hospitality industry, this role at Costa Vida is designed to empower you with the skills, support, and environment to flourish. The company welcomes applicants without discrimination of any kind and is committed to an inclusive and value-based workplace culture. Interviews will be scheduled at the location with consideration to your availability, ensuring a smooth hiring process tailored to your needs.

Joining Costa Vida as an Evening Team Member Back of House means becoming part of a community that celebrates food, fosters relationships, and encourages you to Make Waves both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, enjoy collaborating with fun and dedicated team members, and want to serve the community with positivity and respect, this is the ideal opportunity for you to build a meaningful and rewarding career.