If you like working with a fun team, love our queso, have a great personality & enjoy interacting with customers, then come and talk to us about joining the Focus Group Services (FGS) family! FGS, a licensed operator of QDOBA is now hiring energetic, hospitality-oriented individuals!
Key Responsibilities
As a Team Member, you would prepare food and serve our guests. As part of this, you would help maintain the high-quality product by following our quality and safety standards.
Job Functions:
- Prepares food according to specifications by using approved recipes, proper portioning, and food prep logs/tools
- Restocks front line with prepared product during peak volumes and/or in accordance with time & temperature
- Adheres to food safety standards and reports any questionable food deliveries and/or practices.
- Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times.
- Strive to exceed guest expectations.
- Be a willing team player and maintain a cooperative, respectful working relationship with management and fellow team members.
- Be an ambassador for QDOBA.
- Monitor the quality of products and take appropriate actions to maintain that quality.
- Ensure personal appearance meets company standards and display professionalism at all times.
- Recognize and adhere to all sanitation, safety, security policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for all.
- Perform other tasks as directed by management.
- Enthusiastically greet all guests when they enter the restaurant.
- Serves the guest, following recipe and preparation guidelines.
- Clean, organize, and restock all stations.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience in quick service or fast-casual restaurant environments (Asian, Mexican, or chicken-focused concepts) is a plus
- Ability to follow standardized recipes, prep guides, and cooking procedures
- Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe equipment use
- Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and adapt quickly during busy shifts
Schedule & Work Hours
- Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- This position is hourly and non‑exempt, eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws
- Meal and rest breaks provided in accordance with company policy and labor regulations
Education Background
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills required to follow recipes, labels, and safety procedures
- Ongoing training provided for food safety, equipment use, and brand standards
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, and move 25–50 pounds
- Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and walking
- Ability to work in varying kitchen temperatures and conditions
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, high-energy setting
- Exposure to hot equipment, fryers, sharp knives, and commercial kitchen tools
- Flexible scheduling, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Core Competencies
- Food Quality & Consistency
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Reliability & Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Speed & Efficiency
- Safety & Sanitation
- Positive Attitude
Equal Opportunity Statement
Focus Group Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What interests you in working at a licensed Qdoba at the military base/installation?
- What is your availability during the week? Can you work weekends?
- Do you have reliable transportation? This role requires arriving on site on time and accessing a secured military installation. Are you able to reliably meet this requirement?
- Working on the base requires individuals to have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of federally compliant ID. Do you have a REAL ID?
- This position requires passing a federal background check as a condition of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Have you worked on base? If so, please share about your experience.
- What is your expected pay rate?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Food service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
