Jobs at Switchback Pizza
LEAD PIZZA PERSON/ LINE COOK
We are looking for a lead pizza person for 4-5days a week or someone part time. Switchback is a scratch kitchen that makes wood oven pizza. We source locally and work very closely with local farms to provide our customers with outstanding food. We grind local grain and use a sourdough starter. We have a CSA drop at our restaurant and have a vibrant customer base that makes our restaurant thrive. We are a tight team and looking to grow as we re-open our restaurant and launch our new hard cider- Red Balloon Cider. Switchback Pizza will now be a tap room for Red Balloon Cider. We’re looking for someone with initiative, who can work with our chef Andrew.
We offer employee discounts, paid holidays(full time) and vacation(full time). $16-$19 per hour 34-40 hours a week. We are offering a $300 bonus after 3 months(full time only). Wednesday-Saturdays some Sundays required. Last orders are 9pm so out by 10:30pm-11pm. We are closed on holidays.
- 3 years’ experience working in professional kitchens
- 1-2 years’ experience running a line
- Preferably, 1-year baking or pizza experience, wood oven experience is a bonus
-Must be willing to work some Sundays 11-5pm.
- Works well within a team
- Be professional and great with customers, we have an open kitchen
- Works clean, organized and be calm under pressure
-Be passionate about local food and scratch cooking
-Be responsible for stocking the line, making sure it is properly prepped, closing the pizza station at night
-Be responsible for closing the cash draw and locking up on certain nights
-Be able to work independently
-Follow our systems
Please email marguerite with a resume and why you want to work for us. You must have 2 professional references. marguerite@switchbackpizza.com
LEAD BAR TENDER/SERVER
We are opening a tap room for Red Balloon Cider in Switchback Pizza. We'll be serving hard ciders made from PA apples, PA craft beer and PA wine along with a few cocktails. We are looking for an experienced Bar Tender and/or Server to join our team. The bar tender/server and table runner will serve all our food and beverages. We will have an outdoor dining area with a permanent tent and inside seating. Our restaurant staff is currently 100% vaccinated. We have awesome customers and can't wait to get back to in person dining. We will train you on cider and cider tasting although experience with cider is preferred.
Thursday(3:30pm-10pm), Fridays & Saturdays(3:30pm-11pm) and some Sundays(11am-5pm) required
-1-2 years of experience tending bar and /or serving in fast paced restaurant/bar
-Passionate about local food and craft beverages, bonus points if you are a cider lover
-Knowledgeable about craft beverages
-Must be professional and love customer service & hospitality
-Must be able to independently close down the cash drawer and lock up
-Must be able to lift 40lbs
- Ramp certification is a plus
-Must work well in a team
-Must be able to multi-task
$8-$10 DOE plus tips and employee discounts food and cider, paid holidays
FOOD RUNNER, DISHWASHER, TABLE BUSSER
We are hiring a dishwasher/ food runner/ table busser to work 2-3 shifts a week. This position requires you to run food, bus tables, interact with customers and do dishes. You must be polite and professional. Experience preferred but will train. You must be over 18, we serve hard cider.
Shifts are 4:30pm-10 Thursdays and 4pm-10:30pm Fridays and Saturdays.
Requirements:
1 year restaurant experience preferred
Interested in local food and beverages
Great with customers and like hospitality
Must be clean and organized
Must have a courteous, friendly and professional demeanor
Must be a team player
Must have the ability to stand, walk and be on your feet for long periods of time Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Must be able to work independently and follow directions
Must be able to learn our menu and interact with customers
We are passionate about our business and making high quality food. Come join our team and see why we have the best pizza in the Lehigh Valley.
Please email a resume or list of job experience with dates. Marguerite@switchbackpizza.com
Pay $9-$12 DEO plus a portion of the tip pool. We offer employee discounts on food.
We are looking for a lead pizza person for 4-5days a week or someone part time. Switchback is a scratch kitchen that makes wood oven pizza. We source locally and work very closely with local farms to provide our customers with outstanding food. We grind local grain and use a sourdough starter. We have a CSA drop at our restaurant and have a vibrant customer base that makes our restaurant thrive. We are a tight team and looking to grow as we re-open our restaurant and launch our new hard cider- Red Balloon Cider. Switchback Pizza will now be a tap room for Red Balloon Cider. We’re looking for someone with initiative, who can work with our chef Andrew.
We offer employee discounts, paid holidays(full time) and vacation(full time). $16-$19 per hour 34-40 hours a week. We are offering a $300 bonus after 3 months(full time only). Wednesday-Saturdays some Sundays required. Last orders are 9pm so out by 10:30pm-11pm. We are closed on holidays.
- 3 years’ experience working in professional kitchens
- 1-2 years’ experience running a line
- Preferably, 1-year baking or pizza experience, wood oven experience is a bonus
-Must be willing to work some Sundays 11-5pm.
- Works well within a team
- Be professional and great with customers, we have an open kitchen
- Works clean, organized and be calm under pressure
-Be passionate about local food and scratch cooking
-Be responsible for stocking the line, making sure it is properly prepped, closing the pizza station at night
-Be responsible for closing the cash draw and locking up on certain nights
-Be able to work independently
-Follow our systems
Please email marguerite with a resume and why you want to work for us. You must have 2 professional references. marguerite@switchbackpizza.com
LEAD BAR TENDER/SERVER
We are opening a tap room for Red Balloon Cider in Switchback Pizza. We'll be serving hard ciders made from PA apples, PA craft beer and PA wine along with a few cocktails. We are looking for an experienced Bar Tender and/or Server to join our team. The bar tender/server and table runner will serve all our food and beverages. We will have an outdoor dining area with a permanent tent and inside seating. Our restaurant staff is currently 100% vaccinated. We have awesome customers and can't wait to get back to in person dining. We will train you on cider and cider tasting although experience with cider is preferred.
Thursday(3:30pm-10pm), Fridays & Saturdays(3:30pm-11pm) and some Sundays(11am-5pm) required
-1-2 years of experience tending bar and /or serving in fast paced restaurant/bar
-Passionate about local food and craft beverages, bonus points if you are a cider lover
-Knowledgeable about craft beverages
-Must be professional and love customer service & hospitality
-Must be able to independently close down the cash drawer and lock up
-Must be able to lift 40lbs
- Ramp certification is a plus
-Must work well in a team
-Must be able to multi-task
$8-$10 DOE plus tips and employee discounts food and cider, paid holidays
FOOD RUNNER, DISHWASHER, TABLE BUSSER
We are hiring a dishwasher/ food runner/ table busser to work 2-3 shifts a week. This position requires you to run food, bus tables, interact with customers and do dishes. You must be polite and professional. Experience preferred but will train. You must be over 18, we serve hard cider.
Shifts are 4:30pm-10 Thursdays and 4pm-10:30pm Fridays and Saturdays.
Requirements:
1 year restaurant experience preferred
Interested in local food and beverages
Great with customers and like hospitality
Must be clean and organized
Must have a courteous, friendly and professional demeanor
Must be a team player
Must have the ability to stand, walk and be on your feet for long periods of time Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Must be able to work independently and follow directions
Must be able to learn our menu and interact with customers
We are passionate about our business and making high quality food. Come join our team and see why we have the best pizza in the Lehigh Valley.
Please email a resume or list of job experience with dates. Marguerite@switchbackpizza.com
Pay $9-$12 DEO plus a portion of the tip pool. We offer employee discounts on food.