Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

SERVICE & EXPO — NOW HIRING

Nationally Recognized Glendale Restaurant (LA Times Top 101 • NYT Top 50 • Michelin Guide)

Pay:
$16.50/hr base + Guaranteed Total $20–24/hr
100% FOH & BOH tip pool — all tips go directly to the kitchen.

POSITION: Service & Expo  (1-2 positions available)
Part-time or full-time available

Mini Kabob is seeking a highly organized, fast-paced, hospitality-driven Service & Expo Lead to help manage front counter flow, guest experience, online order coordination, and order accuracy during high-volume service.

This role is critical to maintaining speed, organization, hospitality, and operational flow throughout service. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates clearly under pressure, moves with urgency, and takes pride in delivering a polished guest experience while supporting the kitchen and front-of-house team.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and assist first-time customers with menu navigation
• Manage pickup flow, online orders, and customer handoff process
• Check all orders for accuracy before handoff
• Verify sauces, garnishes, modifiers, labels, and packaging details
• Coordinate ticket flow between front counter and kitchen
• Manage delivery driver flow and order staging
• Monitor wait times and communicate delays proactively
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of front counter and pickup areas
• Restock beverages, sauces, utensils, labels, and packaging supplies
• Identify missing items before orders leave the restaurant
• Assist with catering order staging and large family orders
• Help manage pacing and organization during high-volume rush periods
• Support quick and professional guest issue resolution
• Run food and assist service team as needed
• Assist with phone calls and catering inquiries during slower periods

Qualifications

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask under pressure
• Excellent communication and hospitality skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to support all areas of service
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment
• Prior restaurant, expo, hospitality, or counter-service experience preferred

Position Details

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Competitive hourly pay + tip pool participation
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Growth opportunities within the company

Mini Kabob is a family-owned Armenian restaurant established in 1987, focused on quality ingredients, hospitality, and high-volume service with attention to detail.