Bang Up to the Elephant A plant-based restaurant, cocktail bar, and event venue in Capitol Hill
We’re looking for friendly, reliable people to join our team. We offer a well-run, low-drama environment where thoughtful work and good people are respected.
CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW (actively hiring):
Line Cook
Dual Bartender/Server
Server
Cook-Line Staff income average $21/hr ($18.81/hr base + variable Sales Bonus of $2-$5/hr).
Service Staff income is $15.79/hr base + pooled tips.
WHY WORK WITH US:
Calm, organized stations; no chaos, no micro-managing
Chill, respectful coworkers –and the guests are genuinely kind, too
Consistently stocked bar + kitchen (no 86s)
No passive-aggressive machismo-like behavior or attitudes)
Understanding and considerate scheduling; we work to live, not live to work
(also, no unrequested "clopens" or "doubles")
Ultra-low staff turnover (28% vs. industry avg. 100%+)
No “trial shifts” or “stages” BS; work = pay.
TO APPLY:
Resumes are welcome to get our attention. But, more importantly, write us a brief introduction:
Why you’d like to work here
What you’d bring to our crew
At least one professional and one personal reference (with contact info)
Or stop by between 4–6pm, Sunday–Thursday, for a brief introductory chat in person.
PERKS & PRACTICAL STUFF:
Flexible full- or part-time hours
Organized, safe, and functioning work environment
Weekly pay (via direct deposit), free staff meals, paid sick leave (PSL), friends & family discounts
Movie nights + the best plant-based popcorn ever
We follow all health and sanitation guidelines –seriously
ALSO ACCEPTING INTEREST FOR POTENTIAL FUTURE OPENINGS:
Bartender · Server · Dishwasher/Porter · Expo · Prep Cook · Host · Runner · Barista · Captain Roles · Management · Events Coordinator
Income of various roles are based on assorted factors as previously stated, but also including knowledge, skills, and experience.
Of course, work is always work. But it’s a quite a bit better when at least the people next to you are kind and the place runs rationally. That’s what we’ve built –and this works because of basic mutual respect and looking out for each other. We look forward to meeting you soon.
