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Dave's Hot Chicken
Hamden, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026

Team Member

Reports to: Restaurant General Manager

The Team Member will work productively in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a quick speed of service and optimal guest experience. The Team Member will work closely with colleagues to prepare fresh and hot food, deliver 5-star guest service, clean and maintain the restaurant, and conduct other duties assigned by the Restaurant Management Team. This role manages payments responsibly, adheres to food service standards, and ensures cleanliness of all aspects of the restaurant in compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Welcomes guests warmly and ensures positive interactions.
  • Anticipates and exceeds guest expectations.
  • Provides menu suggestions and ensures accurate order preparation.
  • Handles guest concerns professionally, following company policies.
  • Maintains a tidy appearance and follows uniform policies.
  • Processes orders accurately and handles payments.
  • Prepares and packages food and drinks.
  • Ensures restaurant cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Restocks and maintains inventory.vc
  • Adheres to food and cash control guidelines.
  • Takes accountability for accuracy and security in handling cash.
  • Addresses guest needs regarding cash handling and order preparation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful:

  • Current student or high school diploma/GED preferred.
  • Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
  • Must be available and willing to work a variety of days/times including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations.
  • Ability to display positive attitude and a genuine desire to make others happy and serve one another.
  • Ability to treat others with respect and care.
  • Strong communication skills, including verbal communication in Spanish and/or English.
  • Self-motivated and action-oriented.
  • Attitude that embraces learning.
  • Willing to admit when you made a mistake, take accountability, and fix the issue.
  • Prompt and regular attendance on assigned shifts - dependable and reliable.
  • Physical Requirements: Lift, move, carry, and stack cartons up to 50 pounds from various heights to/from shelves. Stand for long periods of time. Frequently squat or stoop to reach items on low shelves or off the floor. Routinely reach overhead, forward, and underneath shelves, counter, tables, and kitchen equipment. Requires frequent motions of bending, wiping, sweeping, and mopping. Frequent exposure to fluctuating temperatures in areas such as cooler, freezer, and cooking sections of the restaurant. Hazards include, but not limited to, slipping, tripping, burns, cuts, abrasions, and falls.
  • Reasonable Accommodations: May be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What You Can Expect from Us:

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing career and leadership development
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • People-first culture
  • Authentic, values-based leadership
  • Medical, dental, vision Insurance for full-time employees

About the Company:

Rackson is recognized as one of the top QSR operators in the US with a strong growth strategy and a commitment to values-based leadership. Putting people first is at the core of our company culture. Come be a part of our all-star team!

#LI-DNI

Dave’s Hot Chicken isn’t just another chicken joint—it’s a movement. What started as a late-night pop-up in a Los Angeles parking lot has exploded into one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the country. Our menu is simple, but our flavors are bold. We serve up crave-worthy, Nashville-style hot chicken with attitude, energy, and a whole lot of spice.
Rackson Restaurants is on a mission too! After bringing the first Dave’s Hot Chicken locations to White Plains, NY, and launching the brand in Connecticut, we’re just getting started. With aggressive growth plans, we’re committed to opening multiple new locations every year, creating incredible opportunities for our team members. We move fast, have fun, and bring the heat in everything we do—whether it’s making the best hot chicken in town or building a work environment that’s exciting, supportive, and full of potential.
If you’re ready to BLOW SOME MINDS and turn up the HEAT on your career, Dave’s Hot Chicken is the place for you!

Pay: $16.35 - $18.00 / hour

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

Salary : $16 - $18

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