We’re passionate about the food we cook and the service we give.

Jeff

Culinary Manager
Abby

Service Manager
Richard

Culinary
Edwin

Service Attendant & Trainer

We think you’ll fit right in!

To join our team, stop by and ask for an application at any of our cafes.

We’ve been cooking up community from scratch since 1987.

Cafe Opportunities

Management Opportunities

Our Values

The heart of our culture and how we aspire to do business every day.

We Connect

People are why we exist. Our cafes are where people feel they belong.

We Cultivate

We encourage individuality and creativity.

Community Starts With Us

We are good neighbors, we find ways to give back and help. We do business fairly and honestly.

We Work as a Team

We’re all for one and one for all. We care for and respect one another.

Diversity

We are a company of broadly diverse individuals working together to provide amazing products and services to an equally diverse community. We are proud of the trust we have built with our employees and our customers.

We Live Within Our Means

We don’t compromise quality or value and we don’t waste.

Line Cook

We’re the folks that make Flying Star’s delicious food come together on each and every plate. Our culinary experience shines in every dish, making them beautiful, fresh and perfectly prepared. We make sure our food is safe, portioned properly and that every plate is guaranteed to be a great experience for the customer.

Stop by your favorite Flying Star Cafe for an application.

Counter Intelligence

We’re Flying Star menu experts. We know everything about our dishes, bakery items, beverages and we know how to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. We also know how to find alternative options for your special dietary needs. We make drinks, we serve cakes, we help service attendants, and we deliver food. We make sure everything is great.

Stop by your favorite Flying Star Cafe for an application.

Service Attendant

Service Attendants are the face of Flying Star. We take pride in keeping our cafes dining rooms clean, tidy, and attractive for customers. We help customers by answering questions, bringing additional items and connecting them to whatever else they want. We clear dishes, clean tables, and clean floors.

Stop by your favorite Flying Star Cafe for an application.

Certified Trainer

Back-of-house & Front-of-house

We love teaching crew members how to make our wonderful products and become someone we want to have on our team. The steps to become a certified trainer at Flying Star begin with becoming an expert in one or more service or culinary jobs in our cafe. Please let your manager know that you are interested.

Stellar Benefits for Crew Members

We pay well and provide top-notch benefits—and we deliver on what we promise. Check it out:

Opportunities to build a long-lasting career with us
Cooks: sign-on bonus, fast pay raises and pay bonus based on achievement of certifications
Dental, Vision, Accident and Hospital plans soon after you start with us
Eligible crew members: Medical, company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts, and Paid Time Off limited cash-out option
Paid time-off that increases with tenure
A Flexible schedule
50% reimbursement for slip-safe shoes
A Free or discounted meal while on shift
We give you a yummy Flying Star Thanksgiving Day pie
We give you Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day off so you can spend with your family and friends
Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your household members
Head-to-toe Pet insurance
A generous Refer-a-Friend bonus when you refer someone we hire

General Manager

The General Manager is the Cafe Captain, navigating day to day business challenges while leading our spirited crew members in creating extraordinary customer experiences. Our GMs advance Flying Star Cafe’s culture and values through open and honest actions every day. They support each crew member in the Flying Star world through continuous training and development to enhance expert Cafe knowledge in every area of our unique operations.

What we look for:

Excellent customer focus
Proven ability to lead and motivate people
Proven track record of achieving results through people
Excellent business and financial acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Minimum of 5 years full-service or fast casual restaurant management experience

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Culinary Manager

The Culinary Manager commands the heart of the house—our food. We ensure the quality, safety and freshness of each and every dish and ingredient we serve. We make sure our facility is clean and safe, making it a good place to work. We are uncompromising about every detail that goes into the creation of our delicious, fresh to order dishes. We are passionate about inspiring culinary excellence and expert food handling in each and every crew member.

What we look for:

Passion for food and people
Thrives in a fast-paced, team environment
2+ years of recent full-service or fast casual restaurant management or supervisory experience
Experience with breakfast, lunch, and dinner concepts
"Cook from scratch" experience
Culinary degree a plus

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Service Manager

The Service Manager supports the General Manager and Culinary Manager in the day to day Cafe operations and continuous training and development of our crew. These front-of-the-house leaders provide expert direction and ensure that our knowledgeable and friendly crew are ready to deliver the best customer experience at every opportunity.

What we look for:

Passion for food and people
Thrives in a fast-paced, team environment
2+ years of recent full-service or fast casual restaurant management or supervisory experience

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Assistant Manager

The Assistant Manager works side-by-side with the crew to set the stage and set the pace. These top-notch experts are hands-on in all functions of the café from counter to dining room to kitchen. They supervise, direct, train, & coach every crew member on all fundamentals of the Flying Star experience from our unique service culture to our delish fresh-to-order dishes.

What we look for:

Passion for food and people
Hard working, thrives in a fast-paced, team environment
1 year of recent supervisory experience in restaurants or retail

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Home Office Support Team

Our dedicated home office professionals work hard behind-the-scenes to support our cafes. We provide Marketing and Community Events, Accounting, Operational Services, Training, and Human Resources—so that our cafes can concentrate on what they do best…making great food and servicing beautifully. When positions become available in our home office, we’ll post here!

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Management Perks

Competitive Pay and Bonus Incentives
Comprehensive 8-week Manager Training program
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
Company-paid Life and Short Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits that increase with tenure
Free employee assistance program for employees and their family members
Nose-to-tail pet insurance coverage is available with the convenience of payroll deduction
Generous Free and Discounted Meal Benefits
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day off