Maydan LA // Utility // Job Description:
About:
Maydan Market is open in LA’s West Adams neighborhood, the first West Coast project by Rose Previte, founder of DC’s Michelin-starred Maydan, Compass Rose, Medina, and Kirby Club restaurants. Maydan in DC first opened in 2017 drawing critical acclaim as Best New Restaurant in Bon Appetit, FOOD & WINE, and GQ, nominated by the James Beard Foundation for both Best New Restaurant and Outstanding Wine Program, and earning a Michelin star. Compass Rose opened in 2014 winning the RAMMY for best casual restaurant in the nation’s capital and one of the Washington Post’s “Favorite Places to Eat.”
This new 10,000-square-foot market will be a home for small businesses to flourish, anchored by a live fire hearth, like its DC namesake restaurant. Inspired by markets from around the world, Maydan Market will bring diverse gems together under one roof including a Maydan restaurant and bar; Compass Rose, an indoor/outdoor patio bar with bites, cocktails, and natural wine; and will be home to five Los Angeles food businesses each with their own distinctive cuisine and critical acclaim.
Maydan Market, part of the No White Plates collective, is an experience-driven venue where rich traditions and exceptional hospitality converge. Our mission is to create an inviting workplace culture grounded in thoughtful communication, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We believe that a remarkable dining, beverage, and event experience begins with hiring and training motivated individuals who embody empathy and a strong work ethic. Our menu is an homage to the people who taught us about their heritage from across Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Lebanon, and the Republic of Georgia, showcasing superior food and beverage products sourced from dedicated vendors. At Maydan, we strive to inspire and empower our team, fostering a supportive and safe environment with benefits like paid time off, healthcare, and extensive educational opportunities
Position: Utility - Maydan LA
Pay: $17.87/hr plus tips
Reports To: Maydan AGM and Director of Restaurants
Purpose: The Maydan utility team is responsible for the supporting service and bar operations. Every Utility exemplifies the culture and service of No White Plates through enthusiasm, work ethic, teamwork, product knowledge, and an eagerness to create memorable dining experiences.
Who You Are:
- Two (2) years of experience in the direction and experience in a similar environment
- Strong background in restaurant service
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills
- High-level organizational skills with multi-tasking capabilities
- Dependable, highly motivated and high attention to detail and follow through.
- Passion for the f&b industry and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- View setbacks and challenges as learning opportunities and a chance to enhance performance.
- RBS Certified
- Food Handler’s Card
What You Do:
- Constantly follow the Maydan sequence of service utilizing all proper procedures standardized by NWP management.
- Represent, support, and protect the brand.
- Regularly observe the floor and your section to ensure it is operating efficiently and consistently maintaining quality standards and timeliness.
- Ensure all service and FOH facilities are properly maintained.
- Run food and drinks with intentional service and hospitality
- Actively monitor all service areas (dining room, bar, section) to ensure systems are being followed and guests are enjoying their experience.
- Technology and platform use - (GoTab, G-Suite, Resy, etc.)
- Maintain strict adherence to proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Actively manage housekeeping systems and opening and closing checklists.
- Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
- Ensure all new policies and procedures are adopted and executed in the restaurant
- Work with other FOH team members to provide service to the NWP standard
- Effectively communicating with management on a consistent basis
Physical Requirements
- Able to work 8-hour plus shifts
- Able to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
- Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Finger/hand dexterity to operate bar tools and knives
- Able to withstand changes in temperature, steam and heat
- Able to work in a confined area
- Must possess hearing, visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also, to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation and preparation
Disclaimer:
The job description provided above does not encompass all duties and standards associated with the position. Incumbents will adhere to additional instructions and fulfill any related tasks as assigned by their supervisor, in accordance with company policies and management directives.
Maydan Market provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
