Chai Pani D.C. Hiring Line Cooks Job at Chai Pani - Washington, DC, Washington DC

S24rSVNLeWtuUHNLNnRFL0xMNFJXa25xTUE9PQ==
  • Chai Pani - Washington, DC
  • Washington DC

Job Description


About Chai Pani

Chai Pani is an Indian Street Food restaurant that began as a humble, 50 seat restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina in 2009. We’ve since grown to a much larger space in Asheville and opened Chai Panis in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC, along with 4 locations of our fast-casual concept, Botiwalla. Chai Pani is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2022, and has received six other nominations. We've also received a Zagat award, and multiple publications in Bon Appetit, Saveur, Food & Wine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Southern Living, USA Today, and were one of Oprah's Favorite things.

Chai Pani is slang in India for going out for a cup of tea, a tasty bite, a snack, or “a little something.” For us, it means groundbreaking, fun, affordable, and delicious Indian street food, paired with a passion for making people happy and building connections through good food and compassionate hospitality.

If this sounds like a journey you want to take with us - providing extraordinary hospitality and changing the perception of Indian cuisine in America - we are currently accepting applications.

 

Position Summary: As a Line Cook at Chai Pani, you’ll bring bold flavors to life with consistency, care, and creativity. You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen where every movement matters, from precise prep to final plating. You’ll take pride in your station, hold yourself to high standards, and collaborate with a team that values growth, feedback, and excellence. Most importantly, you’ll help deliver food that brings people joy and makes them feel at home.

 

What we this role offers:

  • The chance to work with a James Beard Award–winning restaurant group and Chef
  • Flexibility, camaraderie, and a culture where your voice matters
  • Growth, mentorship, and a community that values excellence and care
  • Exposure to a vibrant and distinct Indian street food story and menu

 

What you offer:

  • A growth mindset, and a commitment to upholding a culture of excellence, love and care
  • A team-first attitude and a drive to go above and beyond for guests and coworkers alike
  • Attention to detail and respect for systems
  • A love of learning and willingness to contribute to a culture of feedback in the pursuit of excellence

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, dependent care FSA, and supplemental life insurance (full-time team members)
  • Company paid life insurance (full and part-time team members)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid sick days
  • Free shift meals
  • Employee discount on merch, Spicewalla products, and all of our other restaurant locations in Asheville, Charlotte & Atlanta
  • Cash advance program
  • Opportunity to apply to annual staff trip to India after 1 year of employment 

 

Our Mission
Giving back is at the heart of Chai Pani's mission. We make a difference when and where we can — from supporting educational programs in Mumbai, to feeding the homeless with dignity, and within our own walls by offering competitive pay, flexible schedules, and benefits that support work-life harmony.

Join our team and help us build something truly special in D.C.!

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Casual work, Flexible hours, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Accountants One

VP of Finance and Accounting Job at Accountants One

 ...Accounting One is working with a construction-related client in the Gwinnett County area, growing and looking to add a VP of Accounting and Finance. Reporting directly to the CFO, this hands-on executive will lead financial reporting, accounting operations, and analysis across... 

Tiger Moving LLC

Crew Lead / Driver Job at Tiger Moving LLC

 ...Crew Lead / Driver Tiger Moving Overview Join Tiger Moving as aCrew Lead / Driver, where youll lead from the frontmanaging a moving crew, operating company vehicles, and delivering exceptional service on every move. This role blends hands-on physical work, leadership... 

JO Restaurant Group

Busser - 677 Prime Job at JO Restaurant Group

Summary: Bus people are considered service assistants. They support the wait staff and managers in maintaining the dining room in preparation for serving our guests. They may assist the servers with water service, bread service and clearing as long as their first priority...

Pop-Up Talent

Chief Estimator Job at Pop-Up Talent

 ...Chief Estimator San Francisco, CA 94124 POSITION SUMMARY: ~ The Chief Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including mass excavations with shoring, site development, and large-scale grading... 

TAG - The Aspen Group

Assistant to the Manager Job at TAG - The Aspen Group

 ..., competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as an Assistant Dental Office Manager , which at Aspen Dental we call an Operations Lead, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively...