Team Member Back of House

Costa Vida is a vibrant fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh and flavorful Mexican-inspired cuisine. Established with a focus on high-quality ingredients and exceptional customer service, Costa Vida has cultivated a reputation for creating a welcoming and lively dining experience that centers around people and community. The company is headquartered near Salt Lake City, Utah, and operates multiple locations, including the Lehi branch currently hiring. As a value-based company, Costa Vida is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where team members feel valued and empowered to grow professionally and personally. The restaurant emphasizes teamwork, positive impact, and making memorable experiences for both guests and employees alike.

The Team Member Back of House position at Costa Vida’s Lehi location offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive starting pay of $12-13 per hour plus tips. This role is essential to the successful operations of the restaurant, working behind the scenes to support the front-of-house team by preparing food and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Team Members are not only instrumental in ensuring food quality and safety standards are met but are also integral to creating a positive team environment that reflects Costa Vida’s core values. The company prides itself on building an atmosphere where employees can become the best versions of themselves, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance through flexible scheduling.

In this role, you are welcomed into a supportive team setting where you can gain valuable experience working with delicious food in an upbeat workplace. Costa Vida fosters career advancement and offers a range of benefits designed to support team members’ well-being, including meal discounts, closed Sundays for rest, gym membership discounts, and various retail and entertainment perks. For full-time team members, additional benefits such as company-matched 401K plans, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account contributions, and life insurance coverage are provided. The company values respect, diversity, and equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of background or identity.

Working at Costa Vida as a Back of House Team Member means being part of a mission to "Make Waves" and positively impact everyone you encounter. Your work behind the scenes directly contributes to customers' unforgettable dining experiences and to an energetic, collaborative workplace culture. As you prepare ingredients, assist in food preparation, and maintain kitchen sanitation, you also contribute to a shared commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Costa Vida’s emphasis on flexibility and advancement encourages you to develop your skills while enjoying a balanced lifestyle with predictable scheduling and supportive management. Joining Costa Vida means joining a family excited to welcome new team members eager to grow and shine in a restaurant setting that values food, people, and community.