Team Member - Rutgers

honeygrow; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Meal Benefits

Annual performance reviews and merit increases

Referral bonus up to $500

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

honeygrow is seeking enthusiastic team members for our fast-casual restaurant in New Brunswick, NJ. Join our dynamic team to promote our values through exceptional service and enjoy the advantages of competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Key responsibilities include engaging with guests, preparing fresh ingredients, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates are 16+ years, have experience in fast-paced environments, and a passion for culinary excellence. Enjoy a starting pay of $15.92 plus tips!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to meet the scheduling needs of the restaurant.
• Preferred: previous experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote culture, values, and mission of honeygrow with high customer service.
• Strive to be a top performer and elevate self, team, and honeygrow.
• Demonstrate authenticity and responsiveness to exceed guest expectations.
• Assist guests requiring support during their visit.
• Learn and master culinary techniques and skills provided on-site.
• Execute dishes accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Prep fresh vegetables, proteins, and cheeses.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all restaurant areas.
• Educate guests on food, brand, and mission.
• Follow food safety procedures and guidelines.
• Encourage learning and train new team members.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Culinary techniques

Job description

About Honeygrow

honeygrow is a thriving Philadelphia-based fast‑casual restaurant with a growing number of locations in the mid‑Atlantic and northeast regions. Founded on the principles of bringing people together over quality, wholesome, and simple foods, honeygrow remains committed to its roots. Yet it’s our key ingredient ‑ our team ‑ that truly propels and differentiates us in becoming a sustaining, great brand. We believe that our team members are the heart and soul of honeygrow, driving our success and embodying our core values of grit, pride, compassion, and focus. At honeygrow, creating and building a distinctive brand is in our DNA. As a company on the cusp of substantial growth, we are looking for like‑minded individuals who share our passion and values to join us in shaping the future of honeygrow. We invite you to be a part of our story and contribute to our journey as we continue to redefine the fast‑casual dining experience.

Honeygrow’s Success Depends On Our People. Our Restaurants Can Only Prosper And Provide Opportunities For Employment And Growth When We Continually Improve Ourselves, And The Work We Do. We Believe That a Commitment To Uncompromising Values And Integrity Should Always Support Our Decisions And Actions As We Pursue Our Goals. The Following Core Values Will Guide Our Team As We Move Forward:

• Work hard at work worth doing
• Your work directly betters people’s lives and happiness
• Enlighten each other to enlighten our guests
• Always be learning, always be improving
• Be mindful of your surroundings
• Exceed expectations

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Earned paid time off and one week of sick time granted annually.
• Holiday Closures: Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match and free financial wellness counseling.
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Commuter Benefits, and Pet Insurance for qualifying employees.
• Rewards: Gift cards to popular retailers for achieving work goals.
• Wellness, Perks, & Discounts: Health resources and exclusive savings on entertainment, shopping, and hotels.
• Meal Benefits: Free shift meals and discounts on meals and drinks on days off.
• Competitive Pay: Earn competitive wages plus tips, with instant access to earnings via DailyPay.
• Performance Reviews: Annual performance reviews with merit increases for qualifying employees.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $500 by referring a friend.
• Anniversary Gifts: Celebrate work anniversaries with special gifts.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and training in culinary and hospitality.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and knowledge when promoting the culture, values, and mission of honeygrow while maintaining high customer service via extraordinary hospitality.
• Strives to be a honeygrow top performer, with the desire and ability to perform excellent work, continually elevating self, team, and honeygrow.
• Demonstrates authenticity, expertise, and responsiveness to consistently exceed guest expectations.
• Proactively identifies and assists guests who may require support during their visit.
• Displays eagerness to learn and master honeygrow’s culinary techniques and skills provided on‑site.
• Executes dishes accurately within a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Prep fresh vegetables, proteins, and cheeses.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and safety in both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house areas.
• Engages with guests and educates them on food, brand, and mission.
• Adheres to food safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Encourages a learning atmosphere by cross‑training on multiple stations and training new team members.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to meet the scheduling needs of the restaurant.
• Preferred: previous experience working in a fast‑paced restaurant environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess good vision, both distance and peripheral.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, and reach.
• Must have dexterity to handle kitchen equipment.
• Must be comfortable working near open flames.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with hot and cold areas.
• Must be able to work in tight spaces.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a noisy environment.

honeygrow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.

If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the employee selection process or employment process, please direct all inquiries to [e-mail].

honeygrow does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters or employment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with honeygrow. Any unsolicited resumes sent to honeygrow are deemed to be the property of honeygrow, and honeygrow reserves the right to hire said candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Pay Rate: $15.92 per hour + tips

Over the last 3 months, team members at this location are earning an average of $1.62 per hour in tips!