Restaurants and just about any and every business involved with food and drink is going through a transitional period. With that said, here is a comprehensive list of places throughout the area that are hiring. If you would like to be added to the list, please do not hesitate emailing: kshalin@aymag.com.

 

Baja Grill: Is hiring 1 server and 1 cook (Little Rock location). Hiring multiple cooks, servers, and an assistant manager (Benton location).

 

Black Angus: Is hiring, apply in person for positions: front counter (food expeditor/cashier), 2 part-time positions, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Fry cook, full-time position, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

 

Blue Heaven (Benton): Is currently looking to hire for almost all positions within the next month, including line cooks, prep, and currently interviewing for pastry chef or baker. After those are filled, they will move to interviews for front of the house positions.

 

Buenos Aires Grill and Café: Is currently hiring FOH and BOH. They are flexible with schedules and can offer full-time or part-time opportunities. Job post is live on Facebook and Indeed. They are also available for in-person applications Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, you can message the restaurant on Facebook or email at: info@buenosairesgrillcafe.com.

 

Certified Pies: Is hiring part-time. Thursday 3 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. for server/cashier and parking lot coordinator/food runner.

 

Chuy’s: Is looking for servers, hosts, to-go team, and kitchen team members, full-time and part-time. Apply in-person or online.

 

Ciao Baci: Hiring for a server and a dish pit person.

 

Colonial Steakhouse (Pine Bluff): Is looking for a seafood cook.

 

Copper Mule Table & Tap: Is hiring 4 full-time line cooks. Competitive wages based on experience. Email resume to: chefmindymitchell@gmail.com. Also hiring servers, bartenders, dish/busser and host/hostess.

 

Cross Creek Sandwich Shop: Is hiring for full and part-time positions. Click here to find out more.

 

Cypress Social: From the restaurant: “Voted ‘Best New’ restaurant by Soiree, Arkansas Times, and AY Magazine 2021, is a true destination restaurant and venue. It features an eclectic atmosphere, one-of-a-kind food, an exceptional bar program, and the standard of service we are known for! We are now hiring for the following positions: Dining Room Server, Cocktail Server, Host, Line Cook, Prep Cook. All interested applicants, please email your resumé to Brent@cypresssocial.com.”

 

Dugan’s Pub: Is hiring servers and cooks currently.

 

Eat My Catfish: Is hiring for FOH and BOH at all locations (Benton, Conway, Little Rock, NLR and Fayetteville). All of Eat My Catfish’s 25 Managers started in the Team Member position.

 

Flyway Brewing: Is hiring a pretzel cook. Flexible shifts around your schedule. Early morning or overnight hours, paid by batch. Baking experience is a plus, tasks include measuring ingredients, using a mixer, stove & oven. Part time, several days a week preparing handmade rustic pretzels. Apply today. Email resumes to Jess@flywaybrewing.com.

 

Four Quarter Bar: Is looking for kitchen help on nights and weekends.

 

Graffiti’s: Is hiring servers and a line cook.

 

Guillermo’s Gourmet Coffee: Is looking for a barista. Flexible on hours (part-time or full-time), prefer 21 or older (if/when they start serving beer and wine again). Best barista pay in the city (anywhere from $15-$17per hour with tips). Our hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

HB’s BBQ: Is looking for part-time, entry level kitchen help. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (and possibly more as business picks up). $11 an hour. Apply at 6010 Lancaster.

 

Hill Station: Is hiring dishwashers and line cooks. PM hours.

 

La Terraza Rum & Lounge: Is hiring a full or part time bartender, hostess, and seasonal servers.

 

Larry’s Pizza: Servers and dishwasher needed (downtown locations). Cook, cashiers, servers, bussers, and dishwashers (North Little Rock location). Cooks, cashiers, servers, bussers, and dishwashers (Cabot location). Cooks, cashiers, servers, bussers, and dishwashers (Cantrell West location). Cooks, cashiers, servers, bussers, and dishwashers (Bowman location).

 

Lindsey’s BBQ & Hospitality House:Is hiring a part-time server.

 

Loca Luna: Is looking for 3-4 experienced kitchen members and food servers with good references. Must be available on weekends. Contact any Manager at 501-663-4666 Tuesday-Friday.

 

Maddie’s Place:Is looking for a morning dishwasher and an evening line chef. Must come in to apply. Morning dishwasher (hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) Responsibilities: Washing plates and cooking equipment, some food prep, and keeping a clean work area. Evening line chef (hours: 2 p.m.-close, usually leave around 11 p.m.). Responsibilities: Working a fryer station or sauté station, cooking great food in a fast-paced environment, keeping a clean work station, and helping with general day-to-day operations. Both of these positions have potential for raises and advancement. Any questions regarding pay will be discussed during the application/interview process.

 

Mike’s Place: Is hiring for all positions. To apply, call (501) 269-6453 and ask for a manager.

 

Milano’s Italian Grill: Is hiring part-time servers for their Little Rock location.

 

Mockingbird Bar & Tacos: Is looking for part-time front of house and back of house/kitchen crew members. All applications should be made in person.

 

PattiCakes Bakery (Conway-Robinson location): Is hiring two customer service positions.

 

Petit & Keet: From the restaurant: “We are now accepting applications to be a part of our restaurant family! We are excited to find the most qualified, passionate and hardworking members of the service industry to be a member of our work team. Award-winning Petit & Keet is a casual-fine dining restaurant that has established itself as one of the preeminent dining destinations in the state. Voted ‘Best Overall’ Restaurant 2018, 2019, and 2021, our staff has created a culture of excellence resulting in a fantastic place to work with a true family dynamic. We are now hiring for the following positions: Dining Room Server, Cocktail Server, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Host. All interested applicants, please email your resumé to Brent@petitandkeet.com.”

 

Purple Cow: Purple Cow Restaurants are hiring at all locations (Chenal Parkway North Little Rock Cantrell Hot Springs and Conway).

 

Red Door: Is hiring an experienced line cook and food servers with good references. Contact any Manager at 501-666-8482,Tuesday-Friday.

 

Rocky’s on Country Club: Is looking for part-time servers for days, nights, and weekends. Guaranteed Mondays off. Come by and fill out an application. 117 Country Club Road in Sherwood.

 

Sage Dining at Pulaski Academy School: Looking for 1 full-time cook and 1 full-time food prep. Hours are 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday). School holidays and summer off. Competitive pay. Great for food service people who are also parents and can’t work nights and weekends. Contact Will Hutchinson at 501-749-9094.

 

Seaton’s Scott Place: Is hiring for front and back of house. Individuals interested in both (or either) are encouraged to reach out to the restaurant by messaging their Facebook page and setting up a time to meet. Or you can also come in between 1 p.m.-4p.m. and ask for Allie.

 

Soul Fish Café: Is hiring line cooks for nights and weekends.

 

Speakeasy Café: Is looking for a part-time barista and a hostess/cashier. Offer a living wage + tips. Email or FB Message for more info and informal interview.

 

Texas Roadhouse: Is hiring servers for its North Little Rock location.

 

The Pizzeria: Is hiring for every position.

 

The Root Café: Is looking for full-time and part-time front of house crew member. All applications should be made in person. Weekend availability is mandatory.

 

Trio’s: Is looking for a full-time bartender in the evenings, 1-2 servers for lunch service, and 1-2 hosts.

 

US Pizza: The Chenal location is currently hiring for kitchen staff and servers.

 

Valhalla Restaurant & Axe Throwing: Is looking for a bartender. Friday,Saturday,Sunday (brunch only). Email: manager@valhallabenton.com. Kris Pierce (manager): 501-316-4082.

 

Whole Hog Café: The Cantrell location is hiring a cashier, dishwasher, and a management position.

 

Wicked Taco Factory: Is hiring.

 

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