About us

El Harissa is a family-owned restaurant, cafe, market, and catering service that specializes in North African and Mediterranean inspired cuisine in Ann Arbor MI. We sell expertly made foods from Tunisia, Morocco, Italy, Greece, Lebanon, and beyond. We serve unique and bold dishes that cannot be found elsewhere in Michigan. Our food is delicious, healthy, expertly prepared, and affordable. We also sell unique ingredients and spices in our market, and delicious Italian Gelato. We have been in operation for over 8 years, and have built an incredible community. Our team is made up of passionate, hard working, and kind individuals who are an essential part of what makes El Harissa so special. Join us!

We are looking for skilled and highly motivated individuals to fill this job opening. This is a dynamic position, one that will ask you to balance multiple responsibilities. You will be tasked with keeping El Harissa a functional space by cleaning dishes, bussing tables, cleaning out workspace and dining area, and maintaining a clean kitchen. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic who employs a sense of urgency in their work. We want individuals who take pride in their work, and will contribute to the inclusive and welcoming community that we have fostered here at El Harissa. Initiative will be rewarded; taking on more responsibilities will result in higher pay. This will be a part-time position, around 25-30 hours/week, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time in the near future.

This is an opportunity to learn about North Africa, a unique region that lies at the crossroads of the Middle East, Subsaharan Africa, and Mediterranean Europe. Our menu traces the shared history of many of these nations; from Tunisia, through to the Levant, Greece, Italy, Andalusia, and back around to Morocco. Our namesake, "Harissa," is emblematic of the food that we share, as it is one of many ingredients and techniques that have been traded throughout the region, and that can now be found on dining tables miles away from their native land. Dining and working at El Harissa is itself an educational experience. We want to expose people to the diverse flavors of the region that have yet to make an impact on the American palate. We challenge our customers and staff to step outside of their comfort zones and broaden their culinary horizons.

Requirements
- Trainable and eager to learn; a quick learner
- Ability to work efficiently and independently
- High energy and excitement; a sense of urgency
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Excellent time management
- Ability to adapt and handle unique situations
- Excited to learn, grow, and take initiative

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Physical setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dishwashing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person