Matchbox opened its first location in 2003 and quickly became known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. We like to call it elevated American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.
Who’s behind matchbox? Glad you asked! We are a restaurant group based in Reston, Virginia, called Thompson Hospitality. We own, operate, and lose constant sleep over several local restaurant brands, including matchbox, Big Buns Damn Good Burgers and The Rub Chicken + Beer. Our business was founded twenty-eight years ago on the belief that a successful hospitality business can be built by empowering our fellow team members to do whatever it takes to make our guests happy. We just happen to make GREAT food and drinks too!Our recipe for success is pretty simple, it all comes down to people and process. We want to be the best place to work, and part of that is training you on our way of doing things so you can be a rock star at your job.
Want to join us?
**Full-time and Part-time positions are available
About the job:
Prepares food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits
Reads a prep list and preps items as assigned
Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes
Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry
Accepts or rejects ingredients based on quality and quantity
Cleans, organizes, stocks, and maintains work area, walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area, which may include bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and working with cleaning agents
Cooks on open flame stove and moves food in/out of industrial ovens
May be exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy
Tastes, smells, and views food to ensure adherence to quality standards
About you:
A minimum of 6 months experience in high volume restaurant
Able to follow recipes and instructions, including making conversions
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper handling procedures
Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays
Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
