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Executive Chef

Full time 10+ years experience

You'll manage kitchen staff, develop menus, oversee food costs, maintain food safety standards, and ensure exceptional quality at every level.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Full-Time/Part-Time

  • Shift: Evening & Night (Flexible)

  • Salary: Hourly + Tips (Average $25-30/hr)

  • Experience Level: Intermediate

About the Role

We're looking for energetic bartenders who thrive in high-paced environments. This is not a slow, quiet shift—we're busy, we're lively, and we need bartenders who can keep up, stay positive, and make every guest feel welcome.

You'll work in our vibrant bar scene, crafting drinks, building customer relationships, and contributing to an unforgettable atmosphere. If you love energy and embrace the hustle, this is your role.

Key Responsibilities

✓ Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages
✓ Take customer orders accurately and efficiently
✓ Manage POS system and handle cash/card transactions
✓ Check IDs and monitor alcohol service compliance
✓ Maintain bar cleanliness and organization
✓ Stock supplies and manage inventory
✓ Follow recipes and maintain consistency
✓ Upsell premium drinks and specials
✓ Engage with customers and build rapport
✓ Support team during peak hours
✓ Handle difficult situations professionally

What We're Looking For

✓ Bartending experience (1-2 years minimum)
✓ Bartending certification or willingness to obtain
✓ Ability to work fast-paced environment
✓ Strong customer service skills
✓ Physical capability (standing 6-8 hours, lifting)
✓ Excellent multitasking abilities
✓ Knowledge of popular cocktails and drinks
✓ Reliable and punctual
✓ Team player mentality
✓ Comfortable with evening/night shifts

Sous Chef

Full time 5+ years experience

Manage kitchen operations professionally. Chef needed for established restaurant with busy service.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Part-Time/Full-Time

  • Shift: Flexible/Event-Based

  • Salary: Hourly + Tips

  • Experience Level: Entry-Level

About the Role

We are seeking motivated and skilled baristas to join our mobile coffee service. Operate our mobile espresso bar at various locations including markets, corporate offices, festivals, and community events. This is perfect for someone who loves coffee, enjoys customer interaction, and thrives in dynamic environments.

Your role extends beyond just making great coffee—you're representing our brand, engaging with diverse communities, and creating memorable coffee experiences.

Key Responsibilities

✓ Prepare specialty and traditional coffee drinks
✓ Operate mobile espresso equipment
✓ Greet customers with enthusiasm
✓ Take orders and process payments
✓ Maintain equipment cleanliness
✓ Setup and breakdown mobile unit
✓ Manage inventory for events
✓ Provide exceptional service
✓ Handle temperature and timing precisely
✓ Suggest drinks and upsell when appropriate

What We're Looking For

✓ Barista experience or strong customer service background
✓ Knowledge of espresso drinks
✓ Event/mobile work availability
✓ Flexible schedule (weekends/evenings)
✓ Outgoing and personable
✓ Physical capability for event work
✓ Reliable attendance
✓ Passion for quality coffee
✓ Ability to work independently
✓ Problem-solving skills

Sous Chef

Part time Entry level

We're seeking a part-time sous chef to support our kitchen operations during peak service periods.

Requirements

Perfect your espresso pulls and customer connections. Part-time flexibility with full-time coffee passion in our fast-paced cafe.

Key Responsibilities

✓ Learn and prepare specialty coffee drinks
✓ Operate espresso equipment under supervision
✓ Take customer orders
✓ Process payments
✓ Keep workspace clean and organized
✓ Support more experienced baristas
✓ Engage with customers
✓ Follow procedures and recipes
✓ Report issues to manager
✓ Contribute to positive team environment

What We're Looking For

✓ Part-time availability (flexible hours)
✓ Strong customer service orientation
✓ Willingness to learn and develop skills
✓ Reliable and responsible
✓ Friendly and outgoing
✓ Physical capability for cafe environment
✓ Interest in coffee (experience not required)
✓ Team player
✓ Good communication
✓ Available to start quickly

Pizza Chef

Full time 3-5 years experience

Create culinary excellence. Full-time chef position focused on quality, consistency, and innovation.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Flexible

  • Shift: Variable (Driver + In-Store)

  • Salary: Competitive Hourly + Tips

  • Experience Level: Intermediate

About the Role

This unique position combines in-store barista work with delivery responsibilities. You'll spend part of your shift crafting specialty drinks and providing excellent cafe service, and part of your time driving orders and products to customers and events.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, doesn't want to be confined to one location, and can manage multiple responsibilities with excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

In-Store Duties:
✓ Operate espresso machine and coffee equipment
✓ Prepare quality specialty beverages
✓ Take customer orders and manage POS
✓ Maintain cafe cleanliness and standards
✓ Build customer relationships
✓ Train new baristas (if experienced)

Delivery Duties:
✓ Drive safely to delivery locations
✓ Load and transport orders carefully
✓ Provide professional service at delivery point
✓ Collect payments
✓ Maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness
✓ Report any issues to management

What We're Looking For

✓ 1-2 years barista experience
✓ Valid driver's license with clean record
✓ Espresso machine proficiency
✓ Excellent customer service skills
✓ Reliable transportation
✓ Ability to multitask effectively
✓ Professional and punctual
✓ Physical capability for driving and standing
✓ Strong communication skills
✓ Flexible schedule

Chef de Quart

Full time 3-5 years experience

Chef de Quart is a shift leader role focused on managing evening service. You'll lead the kitchen during dinner rush.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Flexible

  • Shift: Day/Evening Shifts

  • Salary: Competitive Hourly + Tips

  • Experience Level: Entry-Level to Intermediate

About the Role

Join our cafe team as a barista and become part of a community dedicated to quality coffee and excellent customer service. You'll craft specialty drinks, develop customer relationships, and contribute to a welcoming cafe atmosphere.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to master your craft, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

✓ Prepare espresso-based and specialty drinks
✓ Operate espresso machine with precision
✓ Take customer orders efficiently
✓ Manage register and handle payments
✓ Maintain cafe cleanliness and organization
✓ Stock supplies and manage inventory
✓ Provide personalized customer service
✓ Follow recipes and quality standards
✓ Work collaboratively with team
✓ Suggest drinks and handle special requests

What We're Looking For

✓ Barista experience or formal training
✓ Knowledge of espresso drinks and coffee
✓ Excellent customer service skills
✓ Attention to detail and precision
✓ Reliable and punctual
✓ Physical capability for standing/repetitive tasks
✓ Team player mentality
✓ Communication skills
✓ Passion for quality coffee
✓ Flexible scheduling

Catering Chef

Part time Entry level

Fast-paced kitchen management. Chef needed for high-volume restaurant service.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Flexible

  • Shift: Various Times

  • Salary: Hourly + Tips

  • Experience Level: Entry-Level to Intermediate

About the Role

This hybrid role combines barista expertise with front-of-house operations. You'll spend roughly equal time crafting quality espresso drinks and managing our point-of-sale system, handling transactions, and managing the customer flow.

Ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking, customer interaction, and the fast-paced cafe environment.

Key Responsibilities

Barista (50%):
✓ Prepare specialty and standard coffee drinks
✓ Operate espresso machine
✓ Follow quality standards and recipes
✓ Suggest drinks and upsell

Cashier (50%):
✓ Manage POS system
✓ Take orders and process payments
✓ Handle cash drawer
✓ Provide customer service at register
✓ Process refunds and special requests
✓ Manage line flow during busy periods

General:
✓ Maintain cleanliness
✓ Stock supplies
✓ Work as collaborative team

What We're Looking For

✓ Barista experience or training
✓ Cash handling experience
✓ POS system familiarity (training provided)
✓ Excellent customer service
✓ Able to multitask effectively
✓ Reliable and punctual
✓ Physical capability
✓ Good communication
✓ Positive attitude
✓ Flexible availability

Hiring FAQ

Common Questions About Delivery Driver Job Descriptions

What are the must-have requirements for delivery drivers?

According to our sample JDs, the consistent requirements are:

  • Valid driver's license (typically required)

  • Minimum 1-3 years driving history depending on company

  • Clean driving record (no major violations)

  • Reliable transportation and proof of insurance

  • Ability to work independently

  • Good customer service skills

  • Punctuality and reliability

Some positions also require:

  • Age 18+ or 21+ depending on insurance and alcohol delivery

  • Physical capability (lifting 50+ lbs)

  • Smartphone with GPS capability

  • Background check

What's the difference between event-based and traditional delivery driver roles?

Traditional Delivery (Restaurant/Package):

  • Fixed routes during business hours

  • Predictable schedule

  • Consistent customer locations

  • Clear start and end times

  • More routine work pattern

  • Typical salary: $12-$20/hour

Event-Based Delivery (Kona Ice, Mobile Vendors):

  • Variable locations (never same place twice)

  • Event-dependent schedule (heavily weekends)

  • Community engagement focus

  • Longer setup/breakdown times included

  • More dynamic environment

  • Typical salary: $15-$20+/hour + tips

  • Better for: People who enjoy variety, customer interaction, outdoor work

Should I include benefits information in the job description?

Yes! Our top-performing JDs include benefits information because it:

  • Sets expectations (reducing poor-fit applications)

  • Highlights competitive advantages over competitors

  • Explains total compensation beyond hourly wage

  • Shows investment in employee satisfaction

  • Increases application quality and conversion rates

Include: Health insurance eligibility, employee discounts, mileage reimbursement, paid time off, advancement opportunities, and flexible scheduling.

What's the best way to describe the actual work in a delivery driver JD?

Our best examples use multiple approaches:

  • "A Day in the Life" - Chronological breakdown of typical shift

  • Key Responsibilities - Bullet-point format of main duties

  • Responsibilities section - Narrative description of the role

  • About the Role - Opening paragraph setting tone and expectations

Combining multiple formats helps different candidates understand the role. Show: the driving portion, customer interaction, paperwork, break times, and any additional duties (food prep, event setup, etc.).

How long should a delivery driver job description be?

Based on our examples:

  • Minimum: 150-200 words (too short seems unserious)

  • Optimal: 300-400 words (comprehensive but not overwhelming)

  • Maximum: 500+ words only if including extensive benefits or company info

Our best-performing JDs average 350-400 words total across all sections (summary, requirements, company info combined).

What mistakes do I see in poorly-written delivery driver JDs?

Common problems to avoid:

  • Too vague ("make deliveries" without more detail)

  • Unrealistic requirements (10+ years experience for entry-level role)

  • Salary ranges too wide ($10-$30/hour without explanation)

  • No information about company culture or why someone should apply

  • Overly formal tone that discourages applications

  • Missing key information (schedule, location, benefits)

  • Requirements as checklist only without role context

  • No call-to-action or application instructions

Should I use the same JD for multiple locations?

Yes, with modifications:

  • Use a template with location as a variable

  • Adjust salary ranges based on local market

  • Customize warehouse/start location info

  • Keep core job responsibilities identical

  • This ensures consistency while reflecting local market realities

How often should I update my delivery driver JDs?

Review quarterly and update:

  • Salary to match current market rates

  • Requirements based on recent hires' actual qualifications

  • Responsibilities if role focus has shifted

  • Benefits information if company policies changed

  • Testimonials or company culture information for freshness

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Hiring FAQ

Common Questions About Chef Job Descriptions

 

Q: What are the core differences between Chef levels?

A:

  • Executive Chef: Highest position, full kitchen leadership, menu development, staffing, budget responsibility

  • Head Chef: Manages kitchen operations, directs line cooks, ensures quality

  • Sous Chef: Second-in-command, manages staff, ensures consistency, covers for head chef

  • Chef de Quart: Shift leader or specialty station chef

  • Line Chef/Station Chef: Manages specific station (grill, sauce, etc.)

  • Prep Chef: Handles prep work and basic cooking tasks

Be clear about the hierarchy level in your JD.

Q: What experience should I require?

A: Depends on the position:

  • Executive Chef: 10+ years, 5+ as head/sous chef

  • Head Chef: 5-10 years experience, proven leadership

  • Sous Chef: 3-5 years line cook, leadership skills

  • Line Chef: 2-3 years experience, station proficiency

  • Entry-Level: Culinary school + externship, or 1-2 years entry kitchen experience

Be realistic about the role's demands.

Q: What culinary skills matter most?

A: Beyond technical cooking:

  • Food safety & sanitation: Critical, often required certification

  • Time management: Managing multiple dishes under pressure

  • Leadership: Managing and mentoring kitchen staff

  • Knife skills & technique: Depends on cuisine/station

  • Menu knowledge: Understanding ingredients, flavors, sourcing

  • Adaptability: Adjusting to ingredient changes, customer requests

  • Problem-solving: Managing kitchen challenges during service

  • Communication: Coordinating with front-of-house and team

  • Creativity: Innovation within your cuisine style

  • Precision: Consistency and plating standards

Q: How do I attract experienced chefs away from competitors?

A: Highlight:

  • Competitive compensation: Show salary + benefits (health insurance often crucial for chefs)

  • Creative freedom: "Menu development input," "creative specials," "experimentation time"

  • Quality ingredients: "Farm-to-table sourcing," "premium suppliers," "quality focus"

  • Team quality: "Professional kitchen," "experienced sous chef," "supportive culture"

  • Work-life balance: More predictable hours than many restaurants

  • Growth opportunities: "Executive chef track," "mentorship," "advancement"

  • Reputation: "Award-winning restaurant," "respected establishment," "Michelin recognition"

  • Equipment: "State-of-the-art kitchen," "specialized equipment," "proper tools"

Q: How do I describe the cuisine or technique focus?

A: Be specific:

  • ✅ "French classical technique with modern sensibilities"

  • ✅ "Fast-casual pizza, high-volume production"

  • ✅ "Sushi mastery required—omakase service"

  • ✅ "Farm-to-table, seasonal menu development"

  • ❌ "Good cooking skills"

Help chefs understand your culinary philosophy and whether it matches their expertise.

Q: Should I mention volume or pacing?

A: Absolutely—it affects daily work:

  • "High-volume: 200+ covers daily, fast-paced nights"

  • "Moderate volume: 80-120 covers, craft-focused"

  • "Fine dining: 40-60 covers, complex plating"

  • "Catering: Varied volume, event-based"

Chefs need to know what they're getting into.

Q: What about shift structure and hours?

A: Be transparent:

  • Typical: "Monday-Thursday 2 PM - 10 PM, Friday-Saturday 1 PM - 11 PM, Sunday off"

  • On-call: "One Sunday per month on-call for special events"

  • Prep: "Prep shift begins one hour before service"

  • Hours: "Typically 45-50 hours/week, seasonal variation"

Long hours are expected, but be honest about them.

Q: How do I address management vs. hands-on cooking?

A: Clarify the split:

  • Executive Chef (20% hands-on, 80% management): "Strategic leadership, menu development, supplier relationships, minimal line work"

  • Head Chef (50/50): "Leads team and works stations during service"

  • Sous Chef (70% hands-on, 30% management): "Manages team but primarily on station"

  • Line Chef (95% hands-on): "Manages specific station, mentors junior cooks"

Some chefs want to cook; others want to lead. Be clear.

Q: What common mistakes should I avoid?

A: Don't:

  • ❌ Vague descriptions ("prepare food," "manage kitchen")

  • ❌ Underestimate the demands (mental, physical, emotional stress)

  • ❌ Overestimate the pay or benefits offered

  • ❌ Ignore food safety/sanitation requirements

  • ❌ Fail to mention the cuisine style or technique

  • ❌ Leave unclear whether it's leadership or hands-on cooking

  • ❌ Forget to mention tools, equipment, or kitchen capabilities

  • ❌ Ignore team culture or management style

Instead: Be specific, realistic, and respectful of the profession.