Restaurant Crew Member - Tahini

Restaurant Crew Member

Location: Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Company: Tahini
Pay: $20.85/hour including tips ($17.85/hour base pay plus variable tips). Kearny Mesa tips have historically been at least $3/hour; future tips vary.

Restaurant Crew Member - Tahini

Kearny Mesa | Full-Time & Part-Time

Total earnings: $20.85/hour including tips, based on $17.85/hour base pay plus variable tips.

Two openings. Target start date: within the next two weeks, by October 21, 2026.

Please share the days and times you can work, any scheduling restrictions, and your preferred hours per week. No specific shifts are required for this hiring round.

Tahini is San Diego's leading Middle Eastern street food concept serving shawarma, falafel, hummus, rice bowls, salads, and house-baked pita in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

We're looking for energetic Restaurant Crew Members who enjoy working with people, moving quickly, and helping create a great guest experience. Crew Members learn multiple stations and work together to keep the restaurant running smoothly.

Why You'll Love Working Here

·   Hourly pay plus tips

·   401(k) program available

·   Free meal during your shift

·   Employee discount

·   Flexible scheduling

·   Paid training

·   Opportunities for growth within a growing local company

·   Fast-paced, fun, and team-oriented environment

What You'll Do

·   Welcome guests and provide friendly, efficient customer service

·   Take orders accurately and operate the point-of-sale system

·   Build pitas, bowls, salads, and other menu items to Tahini standards

·   Prepare and portion fresh ingredients and assist with food prep

·   Slice and serve shawarma and support other kitchen stations as trained

·   Stock and restock ingredients, packaging, and service stations

·   Keep the kitchen, dining room, and service areas clean and organized

·   Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures

You'd Be a Great Fit If You...

·   Have a positive attitude and enjoy working with people

·   Are friendly, enthusiastic, and hospitality-minded

·   Enjoy fast-paced restaurant environments

·   Are willing to learn every station and jump in wherever needed

·   Are dependable, punctual, and team-oriented

·   Communicate and listen effectively

·   Have restaurant, food-service, cashier, or customer-service experience (preferred, not required)

Our Culture

We hire for attitude first. We can teach recipes and procedures, but we value kindness, work ethic, reliability, and a genuine desire to take care of guests and teammates. Everyone is welcome at Tahini.

Application Process

Complete your application and share your work availability. Our hiring team will review your application and contact selected candidates about next steps.

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Benefits:

·   401(k)

·   Employee discount

·   Flexible schedule

·   Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Restaurant Crew Member

Location: Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Company: Tahini
Pay: $20.85/hour including tips ($17.85/hour base pay plus variable tips). Kearny Mesa tips have historically been at least $3/hour; future tips vary.

Restaurant Crew Member - Tahini

Kearny Mesa | Full-Time & Part-Time

Total earnings: $20.85/hour including tips, based on $17.85/hour base pay plus variable tips.

Two openings. Target start date: within the next two weeks, by October 21, 2026.

Please share the days and times you can work, any scheduling restrictions, and your preferred hours per week. No specific shifts are required for this hiring round.

Tahini is San Diego's leading Middle Eastern street food concept serving shawarma, falafel, hummus, rice bowls, salads, and house-baked pita in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

We're looking for energetic Restaurant Crew Members who enjoy working with people, moving quickly, and helping create a great guest experience. Crew Members learn multiple stations and work together to keep the restaurant running smoothly.

Why You'll Love Working Here

·   Hourly pay plus tips

·   401(k) program available

·   Free meal during your shift

·   Employee discount

·   Flexible scheduling

·   Paid training

·   Opportunities for growth within a growing local company

·   Fast-paced, fun, and team-oriented environment

What You'll Do

·   Welcome guests and provide friendly, efficient customer service

·   Take orders accurately and operate the point-of-sale system

·   Build pitas, bowls, salads, and other menu items to Tahini standards

·   Prepare and portion fresh ingredients and assist with food prep

·   Slice and serve shawarma and support other kitchen stations as trained

·   Stock and restock ingredients, packaging, and service stations

·   Keep the kitchen, dining room, and service areas clean and organized

·   Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures

You'd Be a Great Fit If You...

·   Have a positive attitude and enjoy working with people

·   Are friendly, enthusiastic, and hospitality-minded

·   Enjoy fast-paced restaurant environments

·   Are willing to learn every station and jump in wherever needed

·   Are dependable, punctual, and team-oriented

·   Communicate and listen effectively

·   Have restaurant, food-service, cashier, or customer-service experience (preferred, not required)

Our Culture

We hire for attitude first. We can teach recipes and procedures, but we value kindness, work ethic, reliability, and a genuine desire to take care of guests and teammates. Everyone is welcome at Tahini.

Application Process

Complete your application and share your work availability. Our hiring team will review your application and contact selected candidates about next steps.

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Benefits:

·   401(k)

·   Employee discount

·   Flexible schedule

·   Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person