Beverages, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Delivery Driving, Delivery Management, Detail Oriented, Food Services, Multitasking, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Restaurant, Team Player
LOCATION
GLENDALE, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 $20–22/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.