Restaurant Associate

Philadelphia, United States
Restaurant Associate
Company
Macaluso's Italian Restaurant
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job type
Full-time
Salary
20–40 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
ZipRecruiter
Job description
South 13th & Packer Ave – South Philly (Sports Complex Area)

Macalusos is opening in the heart of the stadium district — from the experienced ownership behind The Roadhouse in Staten Island. We’re bringing proven hospitality, strong leadership, and a winning culture to South Philadelphia and we’re building our team now.

We are hiring:
• Servers
• Bartenders
• Line Cooks
• Prep Cooks
• Executive Chef

This is an opportunity to join a restaurant group with an established reputation for quality food, high volume, and strong community presence.

What we offer:

✔ Competitive pay

✔ Professional kitchen leadership

✔ High-energy location near the stadiums

✔ Growth opportunities within an expanding brand

✔ A team-first environment

Game days. Concert nights. Packed dining room. Real opportunity.

Send your resume to:

Info@MacalusosPhilly.com

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