Team Member FOH

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Little Engine is on a mission to give the neighborhood rotisserie a serious tune-up. Little Engine is led by Chef Rob Sonderman, who grew up a few blocks away from our Eastern Market location and wanted to build the kind of place he’d actually want in his neighborhood. Rob has spent his career transforming familiar food into something more craveeable and fun.

He helped build DCity Smokehouse and Federalist Pig into two of DC’s standout barbecue spots, then co-founded Honeymoon Chicken, where he focused on bringing bold flavors in a fast-casual setting.

We’re now hiring Front of House Team Members to join our guest-facing crew. Full-time and part-time positions available. If you enjoy fast-paced service, genuine hospitality, and working with a tight-knit team, we’d love to meet you.

Check out our instagram @littleenginechicken to see us in action.

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience + $4–5 per hour in tips
• Paid Sick & Safe Leave accrued immediately
• Free meal while on shift
• Employee discounts
• Supportive, team-driven culture
• Opportunities to grow as Little Engine grows

Front of House Team Members are a big part of the MOTOR that powers the guest experience at Little Engine. You’ll be the first and last impression—setting the tone, guiding guests through the menu, and keeping service moving smoothly.

• Greeting and welcoming guests with warmth and energy
• Guiding guesting
• Running food, supporting expo, and maintaining table flow
• Answering menu questions and making recommendations
• Keeping the dining room clean, stocked, and organized
• Supporting teammates during busy service periods

• Friendly, positive, and guest-first attitude
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Pride in providing great service and a clean dining space
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Restaurant or customer service experience preferred, but not required—we’ll train the right people
• Basic English communication skills required

• Ability to stand and move for 8 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly
• Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Comfortable working in a busy, high-energy restaurant environment

Warmth over formality Fast, friendly, and generous service No ego, no shortcuts—everyone helps Hospitality starts the moment guests walk in

Little Engine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.