About Chaat Dog
American food is immigrant food. That's the idea at the very heart of Chaat Dog: a concept founded by Pervaiz, who grew up loving Chicago-style hot dogs and decided to marry this beloved All American staple with the bold, delicious layered flavors of Pakistani street food. The result is something genuinely new and innovative: Desi American Street Food. Think loaded hot dogs and smashburgers woven with the spices, chutneys, and unapologetic heat that South Asian food is known for.
Not fusion for fusion’s sake... Food and flavors that actually make sense - because the best of America has always been built on exactly this kind of cultural collision.
We're currently operating in NYC, but our vision is bigger: more locations, catering, delivery, and to-go concepts that bring Chaat Dog to more people in more places. We're early stages, which means the people who join now will grow with us.
About the Role
This is a dual role: you'll be both the face of Chaat Dog at the register and the hands behind the food.
One moment you're taking an order, the next you're building a hot dog. You'll need to move efficiently, stay organized, and bring positive energy to both sides of the job, because at Chaat Dog, the experience starts the moment a customer walks up and doesn't end until they’ve enjoyed their first bite.
We're an early-stage brand still building our systems and culture from scratch. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, takes pride in doing things well, and wants to be part of and contribute to building something genuinely exciting... well, this is for you!
There's a real path here into shift lead and operations roles as we grow.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Opening or closing the station: setup, restocking, and cleanliness checks
- Running the register accurately across both cash and digital transactions
- Engaging and welcoming customers and taking orders with energy, confidence and enthusiam
- Preparing and assembling hot dogs and smashburgers. Speed and consistency matter!
- Maintaining your prep area and workspace clean, stocked, and organized throughout your shift
- Pivoting between front-of-house and food prep as the flow of the day and customer needs demand
- Proactively flagging inventory gaps, operational issues, or customer feedback to the shift lead
What We're Looking For:
- People who genuinely want to be here - who enjoy customer engagement! We can feel the difference, and so can our guests
- Reliable and punctual. No exceptions, this is a small team that depends on each other. Everyone counts
- Comfortable moving quickly and switching between tasks without losing focus
- Able to stand for full shifts and comfortable lifting up to 20–30 lbs
- Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings
- Calm and friendly under pressure, especially during a rush
- Food Handler Certification preferred (Otherwise, we'll support you in getting it if you don't already have one)
Why Chaat Dog?
We're not building another forgettable fast food company. We're building a brand with a real story, a real identity, and a real sense of fun, and we are seeking a team that brings that same energy to every shift. You'll work directly with the founder, your contributions will be visible and valued, and if you're ambitious and dependable, there is a clear path forward as Chaat Dog grows.
If you want to be part of something you'll actually be excited to tell people about, we want to meet you!
How to Apply
Send your resume, contact information and a short note telling us why Chaat Dog specifically speaks to you and why you’d like to join our team.
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
