Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Hourly Shift Leaders – AM & PM Shifts

Front & Back of House Leadership Little Engine – Rotisserie & Wings

Little Engine is on a mission to give the neighborhood rotisserie a serious tune-up. Little Engine is led by Chef Rob Sonderman, who grew up a few blocks away and wanted to build the kind of place he’d actually want in his neighborhood. Rob has spent his career transforming familiar food into something more craveeable and fun. He helped build DCity Smokehouse and Federalist Pig into two of DC’s standout barbecue spots, then co-founded Honeymoon Chicken, where he focused on bringing bold flavors in a fast-casual setting.

We cook with fire, move with purpose, and treat every guest like a regular. We’re now hiring Hourly Shift Leaders to help lead our tight team during service. This is a hands-on leadership role for people who know how to keep a kitchen and dining room moving, support their team, and handle problems calmly as they come up.

Check out our instagram @littleenginechicken to see us in action.

PERKS + BENEFITS

Competitive hourly wage based on experience + $4–5 per hour in tips

Paid Sick & Safe Leave accrued immediately

Healthcare and employer match

Free meal while on shift

Employee discounts

Supportive, team-driven culture

Opportunities to grow as Little Engine grow

THE ROLE Hourly Shift Leaders are what keeps the entire restaurant running smoothly. You’ll be actively working shifts while helping guide our tight teams, keeping service on track, and stepping in wherever needed.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting guest service, counter, expo, and food running

Supporting line, prep, and dish teams during service

Maintaining service, food quality, and cleanliness standards

Coaching team members and leading by example

Handling guest concerns and in-the-moment issues

Communicating clearly with kitchen and management teams

Assisting with openings, shift transitions, and closings

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Prior restaurant experience preferred

Experience in both FOH and BOH preferred

Leadership or key-holder experience strongly preferred

Calm, confident presence in fast-paced environments

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Team-first mindset with a guest-focused approach

Reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented

Basic English communication skills required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and move for 8 hours per shift

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly

Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and pulling

Comfortable working in a busy, high-energy restaurant environment

OUR LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY Lead from the floor Support the team before yourself Solve problems early and calmly No ego, no shortcuts—everyone helps

Little Engine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.