At El Tenedor Café and Bar, food is more than what’s on the plate — it’s an expression of culture, passion, and care. We’re a small, ambitious restaurant and café that takes classic dishes and recreates them with a healthier, nourishing twist. We believe dining should be an experience, and we’re looking for team players who share our love for mindful food, hospitality, and creating memorable moments for our guests.

Hybrid Prep Cook & FOH (Full-Time)

Location: El Tenedor Café & Bar
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday

About El Tenedor Café & Bar

We create and serve mindful food: a vegetarian-centered menu with thoughtful vegan, meat, and fish options. We cook as much as possible in-house, so every plate feels homey yet finished like a high-quality restaurant. Our drinks program includes tea, wine, and house fermentations that pair naturally with the menu.

The Role

A true hybrid position that rotates between Back-of-House prep and Front-of-House multitasking. You’ll support service by plating orders, running food, serving, and engaging guests.

We’ll train the right fit. Bring passion, customer focus, and team spirit; we’ll teach the rest.

What You’ll Do

Prep Cook (BOH)

Execute mise en place, prep lists, and station setup/breakdown
Follow recipes precisely: portioning, labeling, FIFO
Maintain cleanliness and food safety; keep pace during service
Support our scratch kitchen standards across sauces, dressings, and bases

FOH Multitasker

Plate and garnish dishes to spec; coordinate expo as needed
Run food and serve with warm, guest-first hospitality
Interact with customers: guide menu choices, suggest pairings (including wine and house fermentations)
Handle POS accurately; keep service areas stocked and tidy
Light beverage prep (basic tea and non-espresso drinks) when required

Who You Are

Customer-centered and energized by a vibrant, fun café environment
Detail-oriented with high standards of presentation and pacing
Passionate about healthy lifestyles and mindful eating, curious about whole ingredients, seasonal cooking, and natural fermentations (including wine)
A clear communicator and team player who helps beyond your station
Reliable, mature, and calm under pressure

Requirements

Must-haves

Valid Smart Serve
Valid Food Handler
Full-time availability Tuesday–Saturday
Comfortable switching between FOH and BOH as scheduled

Nice-to-haves

Basic customer service experience (hospitality or retail)

Why Join Us

Craft & creativity: mindful, scratch cooking with beautiful plating
Warm atmosphere: intimate space, personal service
Growth & mentorship: learn across kitchen and service
Competitive pay: starting at $22/hour
Build a career with a growing team

How to Apply

If you’re a great fit and excited to join a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume + a short note about why you’d like to join us

We can’t wait to meet you!