Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Hourly Shift Leaders AM & PM ShiftsFront & Back of House Leadership
Little Engine Rotisserie & Wings
Little Engine is on a mission to give the neighborhood rotisserie a serious tune-up. Little Engine is led by Chef Rob Sonderman, who grew up a few blocks away and wanted to build the kind of place hed actually want in his neighborhood. Rob has spent his career transforming familiar food into something more craveeable and fun. He helped build DCity Smokehouse and Federalist Pig into two of DCs standout barbecue spots, then co-founded Honeymoon Chicken, where he focused on bringing bold flavors in a fast-casual setting.
We cook with fire, move with purpose, and treat every guest like a regular. Were now hiring Hourly Shift Leaders to help lead our tight team during service. This is a hands-on leadership role for people who know how to keep a kitchen and dining room moving, support their team, and handle problems calmly as they come up.
Check out our instagram @littleenginechicken to see us in action.
PERKS + BENEFITS
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience + $45 per hour in tips
- Paid Sick & Safe Leave accrued immediately
- Healthcare and employer match
- Free meal while on shift
- Employee discounts
- Supportive, team-driven culture
- Opportunities to grow as Little Engine grow
THE ROLE
Hourly Shift Leaders are what keeps the entire restaurant running smoothly. Youll be actively working shifts while helping guide our tight teams, keeping service on track, and stepping in wherever needed.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting guest service, counter, expo, and food running
- Supporting line, prep, and dish teams during service
- Maintaining service, food quality, and cleanliness standards
- Coaching team members and leading by example
- Handling guest concerns and in-the-moment issues
- Communicating clearly with kitchen and management teams
- Assisting with openings, shift transitions, and closings
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Prior restaurant experience preferred
- Experience in both FOH and BOH preferred
- Leadership or key-holder experience strongly preferred
- Calm, confident presence in fast-paced environments
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Team-first mindset with a guest-focused approach
- Reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented
- Basic English communication skills required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and move for 8 hours per shift
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly
- Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and pulling
- Comfortable working in a busy, high-energy restaurant environment
OUR LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Lead from the floor
Support the team before yourself
Solve problems early and calmly
No ego, no shortcutseveryone helps
Little Engine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.