HOWLIN’ RAYS PASADENA & CHINATOWN HIRING LINE COOKS! (Pasadena & Chinatown LA)
Howlin’ Ray’s
compensation: 18-20 per hour + tips
Employment type: full-time
job title: Line Cook
We are currently hiring LINE COOKS to start immediately at our new Pasadena & Chinatown locations! At HOWLIN', you'll not only be crafting and serving up the BEST hot chicken west of the Mississippi, but you’ll also be joining a crew that is unmatched in its work ethic, passion for hospitality, and family values. You will also be a part of a culture that, created by a team that has collectively spent decades working in the industry, values the life/work balance and has meticulously worked to create a unique restaurant experience, not only for our guests but (even more important to us) our team.

We provide a safe and positive work environment, as the mission is to inspire enthusiasm and pride for the work that we do! We base our opportunities and incentives on performance & reliability, not on only seniority or hierarchy, we love to promote from within whenever we can. We are closed for all major holidays, we are closed 2 consecutive days (Monday & Tuesday) per week so everyone gets 2 days off in a row and we operate for limited hours so nobody has to do super early mornings or super late nights. We work hard, but we try to do it right. Our leadership team's main goal is to provide our crew members with all of the tools they need to be healthy and successful at work and at home as it's all equally important to establishing & maintaining a great quality of life.

THE SPOTS:

HOWLIN’ PASADENA
800 S. ARROYO PKWY
PASADENA, CA 91105

HOWLIN' LA
727 N. BROADWAY #128
LA, CA 90012

***Our Pasadena location has staff parking in our private parking lot as well as ample street & assigned lot parking in close proximity to our shop! We are also located within walking distance of the Metro gold line Fillmore Station.

Our Chinatown location is inside the FAR EAST PLAZA in Chinatown, LA. Multiple parking lots are nearby and underground parking is available (via hill street plaza entrance), we are also located within walking distance of the gold line drop.

THE JOB:
- specific role in preparing & assembling food/dishes to order during service
- participate in a collective team effort to uphold the HOWLIN' STANDARD
- mise set up, cleaning/breaking down, and organizing workstations after service
- understanding and maintaining all company hygienic standards as well as complying with all standards & practices according to Food Safety Guidelines. (we can set you up with the required online course and certificate if you need)
- ability to maintain a clean workstation area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves before, during & after service
- ability to remain cool & collected under pressure & work well within a team dynamic
- ability to cordially interact with guests and others within the work environment at all times
- reliable modes of transportation and the ability to arrive on time are a must
- ideal candidates will have an enthusiasm for hospitality, quality, and consistency and strives for personal growth & excellence!

WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- #1: The opportunity to work with a world-class crew in a fun and uplifting work environment, lots of opportunity for growth & positive leadership support on a personal & professional level. We're a family over here y'all!

THE PAY:
- HOWLIN' LINE COOKS start at an hourly rate of $18-20 per hour + TIPS & performance-based INCENTIVES & BONUSES

...& SOME PERKS:
- daily staff meals
- exclusive access to all HOWLIN' vault drop and archival merchandise + brand collabs
- access to VIP tickets + special events gifted to the HOWLIN' crew by celebrity & artist clients
- twice-yearly dental cleanings after 6 months
- once yearly eye exams with allowances for glasses & contacts after 6 months
- health ins options after one year
- paid vacation time & holiday closures after 6 months
- annual crew outings & group trips to NASHVILLE
- future potential to work abroad and in other US cities as new projects complete
- access to company-paid online courses (skillshare, udemy, masterclass etc) and other educational resources
- full access to our hq resources, hot desk & event space at THE HOWLIN' HOUSE

THE (OTHER STUFF) RUNDOWN:
- no need to have a fancy restaurant pedigree or tons of years of experience to join our crew, we are simply looking for good people who want to learn new things, take good care of folks, and help us to share our love of hot chicken with the world.
- the ability to function (or have a strong willingness to learn how to) in a fast-paced, high-energy environment will set you up for success at HOWLIN'
- time management, multitasking & task prioritization is KEY
- we value a self-starter approach and a strong work ethic. those who take initiative & value autonomy will thrive at HOWLIN'
- most shifts will be about 8 hrs and you will be on your feet for most if not all of that time (obvi not during breaks)
- you will potentially need to stock and organize product deliveries, some of which will require approx 50 lbs lifting
- ultimately the most important qualities we are seeking in candidates are reliability, integrity & respect. the team is relying on you to show up each day with a clear mind and a well-nourished body, ready to get the day started on the right foot!
- ideal candidates will possess the ability to perform tasks with a sense of urgency while keeping a keen eye on attention to detail, at HOWLIN' we are ALL ABOUT THE LITTLE THINGS!
- flexibility to work evenings, mornings & weekends preferred, but if you gotta specific set of days & times you can work, let us know and we will see what we can do!

TO APPLY!
- all you gotta do is send us (email OR text to MARIO AT: 818.419.7569 (tel:818.419.7569) your resume, availability, any questions you might have & a little blurb (we also love intro videos) about YOU - (don’t forget to include the best way for us to contact you! Text will be the fastest method of communications for us!) and CHEF JULIAN, MARIO or MATT will be in touch with you ASAP to set up a lil' WALK & TALK and get this party started. We are looking forward to hearing from you today!

- THE HOWLIN' CREW

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