Team Member

Applebee's; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K and health insurance options

Paid training

Complimentary meals

Daily Pay Option

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Workstream is hiring a Team Member for McAlister’s Deli in McAllen, Texas. You will engage with guests, manage orders, and maintain a welcoming environment. The role requires at least 1 year of experience in the Casual Restaurant industry, a High School Diploma or GED, and familiarity with POS systems. A Servsafe License is preferred. Join a team that values genuine hospitality and building connections while ensuring great service and well-being for all guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in the Casual Restaurant industry.
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and maintaining a well-groomed appearance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly greeting and engage in genuine conversation.
• Take accurate orders and manage cash responsibly.
• Craft menu items to McAlister’s recipes if working in the back of house.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Restaurant management software (POS)

Job description

What You’ll Get (Benefits)

• Competitive compensation – we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Competitive benefits (401K, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plan options) – to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
• Paid Training – we aim to set you up for success!
• Complimentary meals while on duty – Great food brings us together!
• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday with our Earned Wage app.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – Join a team that encourages building lifelong friendships and memories.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

We're passionate about bringing people together with genuine hospitality and that "little something extra". We strive to provide our guests with the feeling of a warm welcome, friendly conversation or just being there to lend a helping hand. We may be in the food industry, but we're in the people business.

As a Team Member at McAlister’s Deli, you’ll welcome guests with a friendly greeting, engage in genuine conversation, and thank them as they leave. You’ll learn the menu, take accurate orders, and manage cash responsibly at your assigned drawer. Your role includes delivering properly prepared orders, addressing guest concerns promptly, and keeping your station stocked, clean, and ready for service. If working in the back of house, you’ll craft menu items to McAlister’s recipes and standards. Team awareness is key—you’ll stay alert to when you or a teammate may need support and step in to keep operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Bring (Requirements)

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in the Casual Restaurant industry is required.
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software (POS) is required.
• Servsafe License preferred, or able to obtain a State-approved license – must be maintained per State Mandates.
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and maintaining a well-groomed appearance – uniform standards.
• Availability to work within open hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).
• Display a positive and outwardly friendly attitude towards all guests – Live the McAlister’s Touch.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.