Job Description
You're not looking for just another food job. Good — neither are we. Americano is a family-owned Italian kitchen in downtown Livermore. No corporate scripts. No microwave shortcuts. No ceiling on where you can go. We hand-craft sandwiches, cook real pasta dishes from scratch, and treat every guest like they're eating at our family's table. Hablamos español. Bilingual team members are valued, celebrated, and paid for what they bring. Si hablas español y tienes ganas de trabajar y crecer, esta es tu oportunidad. We need one person who can do it all — and wants to. The Role Think of the best crew member you've ever seen at In-N-Out or Chipotle. Now put that person in a kitchen that actually teaches them how to cook real Italian food. That's this job. You'll build sandwiches on the line, fire pastas and sides, hop on the register when it gets busy, and keep the whole operation clean and moving. Front of house, back of house — wherever the team needs you, that's where you go. Day to day, you will: Craft Italian sandwiches, paninis, and specialty items to our standards Cook pastas, sauces, fries, onion rings, and house-made desserts Take orders at the counter — walk guests through the menu, answer questions, ring them up on the POS Pack to-go orders accurately and with care Communicate with the kitchen clearly and calmly during rushes Bus and reset tables, restock stations, keep your area spotless Do whatever it takes — if it needs doing, you do it without being asked Why This Job Is Different Most food jobs are a dead end. This one isn't. We are actively building our leadership team. The person we hire for this role has a real path to shift lead within weeks — and beyond that, to a management position that doesn't exist yet because we're growing. We don't post leadership roles externally. We grow them internally. Your starting title is not your destination. But we won't hand it to you. You earn it — by showing up early, learning fast, caring about the food, and making the people around you better. You're the right fit if: You move with urgency and purpose — not because someone's watching, but because that's who you are You learn by doing, and you learn fast You care about the difference between good food and great food You can handle a rush without losing your composure or your smile You take ownership — of your station, your mistakes, and your growth You'd rather solve a problem than point one out Even better if: You're bilingual — Spanish, Portuguese, or any second language. We hire bilingual team members and your pay will reflect what you bring You have 1+ year in a restaurant, deli, fast-casual, taquería, panadería, café, or any food service setting You've worked a POS system before You have a food handler's card or ServSafe cert (or you'll get one — we'll help) Not required: A culinary degree. Perfect English. Years of experience. A polished resume. We hire on character, work ethic, and potential . If you've got those three, we will teach you the rest. Compensation & Benefits $17.00 – $23.00/hour + tips — pay reflects your skill and what you bring Fast-track promotion path — leadership is earned here, not waited for Paid hands-on training (we'll train you in English or Spanish) Flexible scheduling — we work with your life Employee meal discount every shift Referral bonuses Tuition reimbursement Shifts We're Hiring For (in order of priority) 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Weekdays (highest need) 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Weekends 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Saturday & Sunday evenings Hours per week: 5–39, depending on your availability and fit. Pay Frequency: Biweekly. About Americano Americano Famiglia — that's our name and our philosophy. We're a family-owned Italian restaurant that pairs real Italian food with genuine hospitality, and we only hire people who raise the bar. Our culture is simple: work hard, treat people right, take pride in the craft, and have each other's backs. If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in. Work Location: In person — 978 Murrieta Blvd, Livermore, CA ¿Hablas español? ¡Aplica con confianza! Somos un restaurante italiano familiar en Livermore. Buscamos a alguien con ganas de trabajar duro, aprender un oficio de verdad, y crecer c