Frontline Team Member

If you enjoy working in food service and you're ready to work hard and think fast, we would love to have you join our quick-service restaurant team. Working as a team member is the perfect way to start your career and gain valuable experience in customer service and food preparation.

Our ideal candidate is friendly, flexible, and ready to collaborate and work alongside other team members to serve customers quickly. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking food orders, preparing food, and pouring drinks. Some customer service experience is preferred. If this sounds like a great opportunity, apply today!

• Guaranteed wage of $14/h through a tip-supported system

• Competitive tips (ranging from $3-$5/h)

$14 - $16 hourly

• Welcome customers as they enter the establishment and guide them to where they should sit or stand to place an order
• Address guest complaints in a timely and courteous manner and work to find solutions within the guidelines of the restaurant's policy
• Operate kitchen appliances like ice cream dispensers, blenders, and espresso machines to create hot and cold drinks
• Ensure restaurant cleanliness daily by clearing tables, returning trays to the kitchen, sweeping and mopping floors, washing and sanitizing kitchen utensils, and servicing restrooms
• Work together with the kitchen team to prepare foods while following cooking instructions, safety procedures, and sanitary requirements

• Previous experience working in food service is preferred
• Possesses strong, organizational and time management skills
• Proven customer service experience with a strong guest-focused mentality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members

Mpanadas is a small, family-owned café in Arlington, VA, offering a South American-inspired experience with coffee, empanadas, and gourmet gelatos.

What makes us great:

• Family-owned, community-driven atmosphere
• Mission to bring people together through flavor and culture
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment with supportive teamwork
• Focus on learning recipes and following instructions precisely
• Growth opportunities and on-the-job training
• Flexible scheduling and casual work attire
• Food provided and employee discounts

Join a lively, growing brand that values energy, consistency, and pride in every detail.