Plant-based vegan restaurant, bar, and art & events venue, 'Bang Up to the Elephant', is expanding our hours of service. We carefully hire friendly and reliable people to join our staff. If you're interested in any of our full- or part-time positions, just reach out and let us know a bit about yourself. We’d love to hear from you.
Current positions available now (actively hiring):
Duel Bartender/Server
Bartender
Server
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Thoughtful and organized work environment: Everything has its place and is organized based on use.
Solid staff who are chill and open-minded: A team that works well together and supports each other.
Friendly and rational culture: Encouraging a positive and practical atmosphere.
Friendly, supportive, and un-entitled guests: 99% of guests who appreciate the experience without entitlement.
Fully-equipped and well-serviced stations and tools: Ensuring everyone has what they need to perform well.
"No 86s" well-stocked and easily-found inventory: A well-stocked bar and kitchen keeps service smooth.
No micro-managing: We trust staff to do their work without unnecessary oversight.
We DO NOT condone unpaid stages/"internships": We won’t ask you to sacrifice your time. We’ll take the time to get to know you during the interview process, with no "free work" required.
Low staff turnover (seriously low): Our past 12 months averaged 28%, well below the industry standard of 96% to 125%! (source: blackboxintelligence.com/news/state-of-restaurant-workforce-2024/)
No drama, hype, anger, or other BS: We treat each other with professionalism, fairness, and respect.
If you have to work, it may as well be with good, considerate people.
HOW TO APPLY:
We're always open to receiving resumes, but they’re not required. What’s more important to us is getting to know you. Whether you include a resume or not, please reply to this posting with a paragraph or two sharing why you’d love to work with us and why we’d be a good fit for each other. Tell us what drives you, what you're passionate about, and what unique skills or insights you can bring to the team.
Additionally, please provide at least one reference (with their contact info) of someone who knows you well and whom you respect, whether from a past job or personal connection.
If you prefer, feel free to stop by anytime between 4 pm - 6 pm, Sunday - Thursday for an initial chat.
DETAILS:
Kitchen Staff wage: $21/hr (including an Hourly Sales Bonus (KAP fee averaging an additional $3 - $6 per shift). All wages based on position, skills, and experience.
Service Staff wage: Starting at $15.27/hr with Tip Pool-Based Gratuity (based on position, skills, and experience).
Full and Part-Time hours available: Working hours are flexible, as we believe in working to live, not living to work.
Perks: Flexible Scheduling, Free Staff Shift Meals & Beverages, 50% Off-Shift Friends & Family Discounts, Weekly Pay Periods; Direct Deposit; Private movie screening nights with the best vegan popcorn ever; Sane Work Environment; Other Benefits.
Health & COVID-19 considerations: We follow all Health & Sanitation Authority's recommended mandates, suggestions, and best practices to ensure a healthy and clean culture and environment. All of our ventilation is 100% outside air (heat-tempered / evaporative coolers).
HAPPILY ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR FUTURE POSITIONS:
Bartender
Duel Bartender/Server
Server
Dishwasher/Porter/Expo
Prep Cook
Line Cook
Barista
Support (Host, Bar-Back, Runner, Expo)
FOH and/or BOH Captain Positions
FOH and/or BOH Management Positions
Events Coordinator/Programmer/Promoter
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