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Hourly positions are filled at each location. If you see something that interests you, please fill out an application (available here) and bring it in. We ask that you come in between 2-4pm to allow our managers some time to speak with you whenever possible.

Working for big Burrito

big Burrito Restaurant Group has been mixing innovative, award-winning contemporary cuisine with creative restaurant design and exciting dining experiences for discriminating tastes in a variety of concepts; Mad Mex®, Casbah, Eleven, Kaya®, Soba and Umi. Since 1993 we’ve thrived on our commitment to quality, customer service, ingenuity and diversity.

We believe that our success depends upon hiring, training and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time. Regardless of the position you work, you’re an integral part of the team that makes it all work.

If you share our commitment to originality and excellence, come join our growing family!

Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or full-time career, find out more about opportunities on these pages.

We’re a Diverse Family

Our culture thrives on diversity; in our concepts, the communities we do business in, our guests and staff members. People from all walks of life and parts of the world find a home in a big Burrito Restaurant Group restaurant. It’s the individuality of our people and our restaurants that make us a success!

More than a paycheck

big Burrito Restaurant Group prides itself on offering progressive benefits. All current employees enjoy discounts at all big Burrito Restaurant Group locations for you and a guest. Employees averaging at least 20 hours a week also qualify for participation in a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, illness & accident or health insurance, dental insurance, and supplemental insurance.

Onward and Upward

Many of our current managers have started in other positions and grown into their current roles; the value of experience does not go unappreciated. So even if you’re a current employee, you may find on these pages a way to further your career, increase your earnings potential, or simply get a change of scenery and breadth of experience.

 

Mad Mex Locations

Pittsburgh

Mad Mex Cranberry
20510 Perry Highway
(Rt. 19 & Rochester Rd.)
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Mad Mex Monroeville
Miracle Mile Shopping Center
4100 William Penn Hwy
Monroeville, PA 15146

Mad Mex North Hills
7905 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Mad Mex Oakland
370 Atwood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Mad Mex Robinson
Robinson Plaza II
Park Manor Drive
Robinson, PA 15205

Mad Mex Shadyside
220 South Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Mad Mex South Hills
Scott Towne Center
2101 Greentree Road
Scott Township, PA 15220

State College, PA

Mad Mex Happy Valley
240 South Pugh Street
Days Inn Hotel
State College, PA 16801

Columbus

Mad Mex High Street
1542 North High Street
The South Campus Gateway
Columbus, OH 43201

Philadelphia

Mad Mex University City
3401 Walnut Street
The Shoppes at Penn in University City
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Mad Mex Willow Grove
2862 Moreland Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090

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Mad Mex® and big Burrito Restaurant Group are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Mad Mex®

Front of House (FOH) Restaurant Managers-Pittsburgh area

Mad Mex® is growing and we're seeking applicants for FOH Managers in the Pittsburgh area.

Year after year we win awards for our food, beverages and atmosphere. We do this by preparing superior quality food and beverages, providing legendary customer service, doing it in a fun, casual place.

This salary position offers benefits including profit sharing bonuses, company matched 401(k), health dental and vision coverage, and a 50% discount for you and a guest at any big Burrito Restaurant Group location!

Summary of Position:

The FOH Manager assists the GM in the management of the restaurant. Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.

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How to apply: Interested candidates should send resume with cover letter to .

Assistant Kitchen Managers (AKMs)-University City, Willow Grove, Columbus

Mad Mex® is growing and we're seeking applicants for Assistant Kitchen Managers in our University City, Willow Grove and Columbus locations.

Year after year we win awards for our food, beverages and atmosphere. We do this by preparing superior quality food and beverages, providing legendary customer service, doing it in a fun, casual place.

This salary position offers benefits including profit sharing bonuses, company matched 401(k), health dental and vision coverage, and a 50% discount for you and a guest at any big Burrito Restaurant Group location!

Summary of Position:

The AKM assists the KM in all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control safe food handling and sanitation and cleanliness.

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How to apply: Interested candidates should send resume with cover letter to .

Cooks- Cranberry, Shadyside, Robinson, Monroeville, Willow Grove, Happy Valley (State College)

Mad Mex® is gearing up for a busy summer season and need to add some solid cooks to their teams! These are heavy volume kitchens that are at work 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, happy hour and late night.

These hourly positions offer benefits including shift meals, access to limited medical and dental plans, a company matched 401(k), and a 25-50% discount for you and a guest at any big Burrito Restaurant Group location!

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How to apply: Apply in person at the location of your choice, or send your resume/work history to .

Dishwashers- Cranberry, Shadyside, North Hills, Robinson

We wouldn't be in business if it was not for this crucial team member. With hungry guests come dirty dishes and other sanitary needs. This is a great entry to other positions, or a steady position at which to excel.

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How to apply: Apply in person at the location of your choice, or send your resume/work history to

Servers- North Hills, South Hills, Willow Grove

At the heart of our legendary service is the server. Servers provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. Each server's primary objective is to show our guests such a enjoyable time they will want to return again and again!

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How to apply: Apply in person at the location of your choice, or send your resume/work history to

Bartenders - Cranberry

Mad Mex is not just about the great food – our amazing drinks also attract a crowd! Our talented and experienced bartenders provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests.

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How to apply: Apply in person at the location of your choice, or send your resume/work history to

Bussers - Willow Grove

Behind every good server and bartender is the busser, keeping our dining areas clean and comfortable. The busperson is responsible for maintaining the restaurant's clean appearance and assisting the rest of the FOH staff as needed to ensure guest satisfaction.

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How to apply: Apply in person at the location of your choice, or send your resume/work history to

Hosts - Cranberry, Willow Grove

Hosts provide the public's first impression of our restaurant. A warm, friendly greeting from a well put-together person goes a long way to making our guests feel welcome. Hosts also keep the restaurant dining room moving by managing the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

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How to apply: Apply in person at the location of your choice, or send your resume/work history to

Eleven Contemporary Kitchen:

Line Cook

The ideal person has a passion for the technically excellent preparation of foods, but doesn't necessarily have formal training. They know it's not all about experience as much as their attitude, knowledge and drive. They are competitive; they are excited about learning from the best in the city, and their eyes are set on being the next generation of Sous chefs and Executive chefs in our growing company. They are willing to bring their best game every day and yet willing to do things our way, within our program. They'll do what it takes to get the job done while meeting our high standards. They know that it means long days, nights and weekends, and even holidays at times. They know it won't always be fun or glamorous but they also know they can take pride in what they do, and doing it the best.

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How to apply: Apply in person at Eleven, 1150 Smallman Street in the Strip, or send your resume/work history to

Hosts

Hosts provide the public's first impression of our restaurant. A warm, friendly greeting from a well put-together person goes a long way to making our guests feel welcome. Hosts also keep the restaurant dining room moving by managing the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

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How to apply: Apply in person at Eleven, 1150 Smallman Street in the Strip, or send your resume/work history to

Dining Room Assistants/Server Assistants/Bussers

Behind every good server and bartender is the DRA, keeping our dining areas clean and comfortable. The DRA is responsible for maintaining the restaurant's clean appearance and assisting the rest of the FOH staff as needed to ensure guest satisfaction.

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How to apply: Apply in person at Eleven, 1150 Smallman Street in the Strip, or send your resume/work history to

Kaya:

FOH Manager (Bar Manager)

Kaya is looking for the right person to fill an upcoming opening on our management team. The right candidate is a food and beverage enthusiast with solid management skills. The varied and complex menu and festive tropical drinks have made Kaya an award-winning dining destination for more than a decade. This full-time salary position is responsible for maintaining and developing our beverage program, while assisting the GM in the overall management of the restaurant. In order to be prepared for this position prior experience generally involves at least three years of front-of-the-house operations and/or assistant management positions, but we will consider any enthusiastic individuals with other relevant experience.

We offer a profit-sharing bonus program, health, dental and vision insurance, access to supplemental insurance, and a company matched 401(k), PLUS a 50% discount for you and a guest at any big Burrito Restaurant Group location!

Send your resume and a cover letter to . Come join our family!

Dishwashers

We wouldn't be in business if it was not for this crucial team member. With hungry guests come dirty dishes and other sanitary needs. This is a great entry to other positions, or a steady position at which to excel.

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How to apply: Apply in person at Kaya, 2000 Smallman Street in the Strip, or send your resume/work history to

Cooks

Kaya's summer season is bustling, with patio and dining room guests alike! We need to add some solid line cooks to the kitchen! This is a heavy volume kitchen in a full service restaurant that is at work 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, happy hour and brunch on Sundays!

These hourly positions offer benefits including shift meals, access to limited medical and dental plans, a company matched 401(k), and a 25-50% discount for you and a guest at any big Burrito Restaurant Group location!

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How to apply: Apply in person at Kaya, 2000 Smallman Street in the Strip, or send your resume/work history to .

Casbah:

Cooks

Casbah is hiring experienced cooks. This is a heavy volume kitchen in a full service restaurant that is at work 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, happy hour and brunch on Sundays!

These hourly positions offer benefits including shift meals, access to limited medical and dental plans, a company matched 401(k), and a 25-50% discount for you and a guest at any big Burrito Restaurant Group location!

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How to apply: Apply in person at Casbah, 229 S. Highland Avenue in Shadyside, or send your resume/work history to .

Soba:

Hosts/Food Runners

Soba is looking to fill their roster with a versatile person or more that can move from one important support function to another; host to food runner. The right candidate here will be able to fill both roles seamlessly.

Hosts provide the public's first impression of our restaurant. A warm, friendly greeting from a well put-together person goes a long way to making our guests feel welcome. Hosts also keep the restaurant dining room moving by managing the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Food runners assist servers and other FOH staff in their functions as needed. Often they deliver food alongside the server, fill water glasses, etc. All the while keeping the guests satisfied and happy.

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How to apply: Apply in person at Soba, 5847 Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside, or send your resume/work history to .

big Burrito Catering

Delivery Drivers

big Catering is hiring delivery drivers. Punctuality and reliable car a must. Payment made on a per delivery basis + tips. Great discount at all big Burrito restaurants for you and a guest. Please email your resume/work history to .

Kitchen Staff

big Burrito Catering is looking for experienced kitchen staff. This position is a great way to earn supplemental income if you work as a cook elsewhere. The Kitchen Staff's primary responsibility is to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products, as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also to perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

This part-time, on-call position offers flexible scheduling and a discount for you and a guest at any big Burrito Restaurant Group location when you're actively working jobs for us.

Send resume/work history to .