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Team Members for Restaurant Opening

Chaia Tacos is opening our second location in Chinatown in early January and are recruiting our founding team.

We are a small team with big dreams, and your enthusiasm and dedication will help us make our second shop just as successful as our original farmers markets stand and flagship store in Georgetown. This is a terrific opportunity for promotion within our growing company!

What it’s like here and what you will do 

Our team members are cross-trained as much as possible and work across many areas of the restaurant - from the taco assembly line, to cashiering, food prep, cooking, pressing and grilling handmade tortillas, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the restaurant, including dishes. No job is too big or too small; we expect everyone to take initiative to help others get better and grow and to work with urgency and a positive outlook. Opening a new restaurant is a lot of work and we want our team to be full of rockstars. Be prepared for a lot of hard work and the feeling of accomplishment.

Qualities that will make you feel great and help our opening team be successful

• Adaptable; patience for unpredictability and changing circumstances
• Independent; takes initiative and doesn’t wait to be told what to do
• Positive Attitude; up beat and energetic - no nay-sayers allowed
• Integrity; commitment to doing good work (asking “what else can I do?”)
• Resilient; able to bounce back from challenging situations

Who you are

• Have some experience in customer service and/or food service 
• Enjoy working with your hands 
• Feel a strong drive to help people
• Take your work seriously without taking yourself too seriously
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and not easily overwhelmed
• When faced with conflict, give others the benefit of the doubt

What we give 

• $13.25 starting hourly rate + tips (up to $4/hour extra)
• Flexible work schedule
• Complimentary food and drink
• Start-up/scaling experience 
• Creative environment

• Fun, kind and passionate teammates 

What we require 

• Apply through our portal on Workable, including a resume and cover letter
• Open weekend availability
• In-person interview
• Ability to attend training 12/26 - 12/31

Co-General Managers

We are growing and so is our team! We are seeking two enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our management teams in Georgetown and our new location in Mt. Vernon Triangle (opening early December).

What it’s like here and what you will do 

We are a small team with big dreams, and your enthusiasm and dedication will help us realize Chaia’s full potential and prepare you to grow with our company. You will lead the shop and coach your team to achieve a high level of execution while maintaining the finer points of Chaia’s brand and culture. You will  play a significant role in cultivating Chaia’s culture and building a team that feels like family. You will recognize your team’s strengths and weaknesses and give them projects and areas of responsibility that will result in an energetic, engaged and enthusiastic team. You will lead by example, always, to provide thoughtful and beautiful food and experiences for our customers. 

Who you are

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience in managing labor and COGS, scheduling to a budget, and overseeing the financial health of a business
• Experience leading a team of at least 15 people 
• Passionate about high quality food and service and able to translate fine dining service standards to a quick service setting 
• A manager with a strong work ethic who takes pride in the success of their team and employs pro-active communication to achieve this
• Highly organized and able to focus on small details while not losing sight of the bigger picture
• Able to remain calm, professional and effective in stressful situations and a busy atmosphere
• Adept at trouble-shooting with a focus on problem solving
• Working in the restaurant industry excites you and you thrive in a fast-paced and hands-on environment
• Spanish-speaking a plus, but not required
• District of Columbia Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe Manager’s Certification) and ABC Manager License (DC), or ability to obtain these, required

What we give 

• Competitive pay and bonus
• Paid vacation 
• Phone and health care stipend
• Start-up/scaling experience 
• Mentorship that will lead to career advancement
• Flexible work schedule 
• Creative environment
• Ability to expand your network and skills in the food industry 
• Fun, kind and passionate teammates 
• Complimentary food and drink

What we require 

• Please apply to this position through our portal on Workable
• In-person interview
• Trial shift