***SIGNING BONUS: $100 SIGNING BONUS***
Summary of Opportunity:
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Crew Members to support our Downtown Evanston Storefront (618 ½ Church St) and Northwestern University Kiosk location (1999 Campus Dr). Our two locations are less than a ½ mile from each other. The role requires flexibility to support operations and shifts at both locations, as well as offsite events, festivals, and pop-ups. This is a great way to gain exposure to our different operations, learn new skills, and position yourself for maximum hours/shifts + growth opportunities.
We are looking for folks who love being around and interacting with others! Being a Crew Member means you’re right on the line interacting with customers and serving them their meals. Your goal is to ensure that they have a great experience -- from recommending your favorite dishes & sauces to handling their questions about dietary needs, this role is all about service and taking care of customers!
During your shifts, you will also spend time setting up and breaking down our veggie & protein stations, restocking supplies, maintaining proper sanitation & cleanliness inside of our kiosk, cleaning dishes & utensils, and doing basic prep (e.g. washing / slicing simple herbs and garnish, portioning noodles & sauces). Part time and full time positions are available.
At the Downtown Evanston Storefront, current operating hours are Tues-Sat, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, but Mon and nighttime hours will restart soon (we typically open Mon-Sat, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM).
At the Northwestern University Kiosk, primary operating hours are Sun-Sat, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Weekend and day/night flexibility is required for special events and operations.
Highlights:
- Rate of Pay: $15-17 plus tips (on average, gratuity adds extra $1-3/hour). Negotiable hourly wage based on experience, certifications and ability to legally drive. We offer paid training.
- Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days a week (flexibility required)
- Work Locations: 618 ½ Church St and 1999 Campus Dr
- Job Perks:
- Meals: Free shift meal + 50% off meals when not on shift
- Celebrations: Gifts for birthdays & company anniversaries
- Continuing Education: Opportunities for support of continuing education
- Growth: We're growing like crazy and adding all sorts of new operations & locations -- means tremendous growth potential into supervisory and management positions at this and other locations
- Team Culture: Fun work environment, flexible scheduling, and people-first leadership & culture
Crew Member Requirements & Qualifications:
- Prior experience in food service
- Proficient in utilizing kitchen equipment (knives, grill, ovens, processors, etc)
- Enjoy working on a team and in a fast-paced environment
- Food Handler Certificate required (able to get it within 30 days of employment)
- Valid Food Manager Certificate a major plus -- subject to higher earning/wages
- Valid Driver’s License a major plus -- subject to higher earning/wages (company vehicle is provided)
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Be able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency
Viet Nom Nom Rockstars Are People Who:
- Take pride in their work and have a relentless work ethic
- Go the extra mile and do not cut corners
- Want to be a part of something BIG
- Demonstrate the ability to be resourceful and take initiative
- Have positive, can-do attitudes
- Enjoy being around and communicating with others
- Care about other team members and the community (inside and outside of the kitchen)
- Love to learn, love new challenges
- Want to grow and develop a career path for themselves
- Have a high standard of excellence for themselves and the company
We invest in our team members and want them to learn, grow, and move up into supervisory or
management positions. Join us for an opportunity to be a part of an expanding company and grow in
your skills and career!
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated team-players to join our diverse and professional team. If you
like the sound of a fun, professional, and fast-paced environment and have the skills to contribute to our
continued growth, we want to hear from you! We'd love for you to grow with us!
Company Background:Viet Nom Nom is a Vietnamese-inspired food service company, which was founded in 2015. Thecompany started in a shared kitchen, focusing on pop-up events and its budding NorthwesternUniversity partnership -- the company eventually opened its first brick & mortar location in DowntownEvanston in 2017. In the next 3 years, Viet Nom Nom developed a significant and large-scale partnershipwith Northwestern, which involved becoming a preferred catering vendor, serving grab & go meals allacross campus, and even operating a kiosk at the football stadium.
The storefront in Evanston continues to serve as Viet Nom Nom’s flagship location, but the companyquickly expanded, opening 3 locations in the summer of 2020 in Evanston and Chicago. Big plans are inthe works yet again to further grow in the fall & winter of 2021 so there are numerous opportunities togrow with Viet Nom Nom!
● Downtown Evanston: Storefront at 618 ½ Church St in Evanston● Northwestern University: Food Court Kiosk inside Norris Center, 1999 Campus Dr in Evanston● Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall: Kiosk inside the Old Cook County Hospital, 1811 W. Harrison in Chicago● The Hatchery: Commissary & Ghost Kitchen within The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie in Chicago
Viet Nom Nom is run by a hands-on owner with a successful business background, entrepreneurial experience, and strong food acumen. He has 7+ years in corporate banking & strategy experience, previously owned an event planning, and has held several board positions with community & non-profit organizations. His passion is to create a positive, family-style, and successful work environment that then allows the team to have a positive effect on the community around them.