Hourly Key Holder| Yafo Central

YAFO Kitchen; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-training in all areas

Opportunities for advancement

No late nights, no early mornings

Flexible schedules

Yafo Kitchen swag

Cross-training in all areas

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Yafo Kitchen is hiring a Key Holder to join the front-of-house team in Charlotte. You will handle opening and closing duties, greet guests, and ensure exceptional service while managing daily operations with a friendly, fast-paced approach.

Base pay is up to $20.00 per hour, plus a share of tips. The tip pool typically adds $4–$6 per hour on average, depending on shifts and performance.

Qualifications

• Hourly front-of-house role with guest service responsibilities.
• Some hourly management experience is preferred for opening/closing shifts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a genuine smile and warm demeanor.
• Run opening and closing shifts and lead the team for guest experiences.
• Accurately capture orders and upsell items from the menu knowledge.
• Keep dining room and service areas clean and presentable.
• Assist GM, Assistant GM, and Chefs as needed.

Skills

Hospitality

Team leadership

Opening/Closing shifts

Guest service

Job description

Key Holder - Yafo Kitchen | Central Ave. - Plaza Midwood

1331 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

Up to $20.00 per hour plus tips!

Yafo Kitchen is looking for an hourly key holder to join our dynamic front-of-house team. You’ll be on the front lines providing our guests with the delicious creations they chose and responsible for running opening and closing shifts. Our team provides Middle Eastern food with the highest culinary standards of FS Food Group concepts, that fill the long-standing void in local Mediterranean street food. If you are looking to join a great team with endless growth potential serving some of the best food in Charlotte, we want to meet you!

In addition to base wages for Key Holders (Up to $20.00 per hour), our hourly employees participate in a shared tip pool. On average, this tip pool adds an additional wage of $4-$6 per hour to the employee's pay rate on the shifts worked. Ask the manager for details during your interview.

Our people are our greatest asset. Our benefits include:

• Cross-training in all areas of your department
• Opportunities for advancement as our company grows
• No late nights, no early mornings
• Flexible schedules
• We provide the swag, you provide the smile
• Cross-training in all areas of your department
• Opportunities for advancement as our company grows

We want you to sling hummus, have fun and make money!

Key Holder Responsibilities Include:

• Greet guests with a genuine smile and warm and inviting spirit
• Run opening and closing shifts and lead the team to provide exceptional guest experiences
• Accurately capture orders and suggest great additions using your full knowledge of our menu
• Keep dining room and service areas clean to create a pleasant environment for guests
• Assist GM, Assistant GM, and Chefs

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Can provide spectacular hospitality for our guests
• Enjoys working in a stimulating team-based environment - some hourly management experience
• Is dependable
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Has a passion for fresh food!
• Can maintain a calm and cool presence during the shift with a genuine smile

Join our team and start your culinary career with YAFO Kitchen, where we turn meals into experiences!

Company Information

FS Food Group is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Disclaimer: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at FS Food Group, employment is “at will” or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. This means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause

A fast-casual Middle Eastern street food concept, Yafo Kitchen holds the same high culinary standards and approachable price points Charlotte food enthusiasts have come to expect from Frank Scibelli’s other restaurants. The first YAFO opened in 2016, filling a long-standing void in local Mediterranean street food. The restaurant and multicultural menu brings an elevated feel to fast-casual food through authentic breads, spreads and juices. The experience features vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu options, hormone-free selections, shawarma-spiced rotisserie chicken, hummus made from organic chickpeas and homemade items like pickled vegetables and hot mezze sides.
Israeli-born Chef Shai Fargian leads the kitchens after stints as a chef in New York City and Tel Aviv. He brings a mix of familiarity and unique flavors to the local dining scene.