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General Manager | Line Cooks | Baker | Front of House Customer Service/Cashier

Introducing Darista: A modern hummusiya 

Darista is inspired by Israeli street food and hummus bars. Our hummusiya features our flagship hummus as the foundation for each plate, on which we build bold layers of world flavor with ingredients ranging from bright roasted veggies to protein-packed herby falafel, giving each plate (and palate) a unique, worldly experience. Dishes are finished with a fun twist on tabouli salad or other salatim (side salad), and served with housemade za’atar-dusted pita bread and side pickles. Partnering with local farms provides the freshest and best-tasting ingredients for our menu. We are proud to launch the first hummusiya concept in Ohio in Columbus’ Cameron Mitchell operated, Budd Dairy Food Hall. Join us in helping convince Columbus that hummus can be the centerpiece to amazing dishes!

Our Hummus Declaration 

We take pride in our people and the beautiful plates we share. At Darista, you will experience an incredible amount of depth in our flavors — and our people. From the love we ooze into each dish, to the care we share with our customers, each effort is filled with positivity, love and motivation. We achieve this from the core of our people and our values we share. Our darista team members are our first priority. Our goal is to create a creative learning environment and build a positive culture, giving a platform for individual growth. Bottom line: a happy community is what we strive for. And we can’t wait for you to be a part of it!

We are:

Thought-Leaders 

Problem-solving, intuitive, proactive, attentive, creative

Passionate and Loyal Team Members

Hard-working, committed, hungry for achievement

Professionals with Individuality

Energetic, excited, driven, fun, expressive, fair, respectful, patient

Nurturers

Empathetic, compassionate, encouraging, team-oriented

Budd Dairy Hours of Operation (Lunch and Dinner Service):

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other legally-protected status.

General Manager

Full-time

The General Manager is responsible for bringing our vision, mission and values to life while holistically overseeing operations at Darista. This includes being the primary point of contact for our service, product, people, and processes. We are looking for a strong leader with a passion and vigor for working in a from-scratch kitchen. GMs must possess the goal-oriented drive, assertiveness and optimism needed to guide a team and new concept to success, while approaching every situation with humility, curiosity and genuine care for your team members and restaurant.

The GM is responsible for exceptional customer service and the execution of quality food. This requires attention to detail, strong delegation skills between front of house and back of house teams, strong time management skills, and creative and timely problem solving skills. Darista’s GM will have a unique opportunity to work closely with the Executive Chef in creating beautiful and fresh dishes, while leading a truly culinary-driven team.

  • Inspire and motivate others to meet Darista’s vision, mission and values. Cultivate the optimal team environment to lead Darista to highest quality of food and customer satisfaction. 
  • Sourcing/Ordering: Maintain and establish vendor relationships with a mind for quality and cost of goods, create an inventory system, place orders based on daily needs, keep an-up-to date log of cost of goods.
  • Scheduling: Create a schedule that works for both Darista and associates, track cost of labor and adjust schedules as appropriate.
  • Recipe Development: Work with Executive Chef Dara on specials and seasonal variations to dishes that fit within our framework and bring fresh ideas and creativity.
  • Training & Hiring: Train all members of Darista team on values, food prep, sanitation, proper use of equipment, and customer service. Hire both front of house and back of house associates.
  • Oversee Food Preparation: Ensure all employees follow recipes accurately and maintain food preparation processes such as washing, measuring, portioning, cooking, steaming, roasting, pulverizing, chopping and mixing
  • Complete hot and cold food preparation assignments accurately, neatly, and in a timely fashion
  • Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing and cooking food

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of restaurant leadership, high-volume fast-paced preferred
  • Proof of ServSafe Manager Certification before opening day 
  • Experience working in a from-scratch kitchen with seasonal ingredients
  • Experience creating a schedule, managing cost of goods and labor, tracking inventory and ordering
  • Experience with recipe development, preferred
  • Strong work ethic and hustle
  • Self-motivated
  • Candidates must be able to handle high volume with an upbeat and respectful attitude
  • Reliable and punctual 
  • Clean worker 
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to follow food safety practices
  • Love of cooking, working with seasonal ingredients
  • Excellent customer service

The Ideal Candidate

  • Has experience opening new restaurants
  • Develops a positive working relationship with all employees and works as part of a team by helping others as needed or requested
  • Communicates effectively and listens attentively to team members and management
  • Maintains a professional appearance at all times and displays a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
  • Exhibits a cheerful and helpful attitude
  • Is able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency
  • Has a high school diploma

Line Cook

Full-time and Part-time positions available. 

At Darista, we don’t have multiple job titles for our employees—all of our associates will play “teammate,” the role of food prep, dishwasher, ingredient measurer, staff meal creator and more. Be prepared to learn a lot and have fun! Each associate will be responsible for:

  • Food Preparation: Follow recipes accurately and maintain food preparation processes such as washing, measuring, portioning, cooking, steaming, roasting, pulverizing, chopping and mixing
  • Complete hot and cold food preparation assignments accurately, neatly, and in a timely fashion
  • Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing and cooking food
  • Set-up and breakdown of a stations

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 0-1 years restaurant experience, high volume fast-paced preferred
  • Experience in a from scratch kitchen preferred
  • Strong work ethic and hustle
  • Self-motivated
  • Candidates must be able to handle high volume with an upbeat and respectful attitude
  • Reliable and punctual 
  • Clean worker 
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to follow food safety practices
  • Love of cooking, working with seasonal ingredients
  • Excellent customer service

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Develops a positive working relationship with all employees and works as part of a team by helping others as needed or requested
  • Communicates effectively and listens attentively to team leader, management and coworkers
  • Maintains a professional appearance at all times and displays a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
  • Exhibits a cheerful and helpful attitude
  • Is able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency
  • Is able to cross-train
  • Oozes our 10 founding company traits: energetic, enthusiastic, encouraging, positive, ambitious, respectful, honest, motivated, inquisitive and committed. 
  • Has a high school diploma

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • ServSafe certification
  • Leadership experience for those wishing to take on a leadership role

Baker/Prep Cook/Line Cook: 

Full-time and Part-time positions available.

We depend on our bakers and pastry cooks to consistently and efficiently prepare and implement our recipes to the highest quality. Our baked goods are seasonal which gives our pastry cooks the opportunity to be creative within the brand. Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing daily pars of baked goods, pita and prep work. Available between the hours of 7am-12pm. 
  • Experience with breads and pastries is a plus 
  • Food Preparation: Follow recipes accurately and maintain food preparation processes such as washing, measuring, portioning, cooking, steaming, roasting, pulverizing, chopping and mixing
  • Complete hot and cold food preparation assignments accurately, neatly, and in a timely fashion
  • Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing and cooking food
  • Inventory management and ordering for baked good needs
  • Set-up and breakdown of a stations

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 0-1 years restaurant experience, high volume fast-paced preferred
  • Experience in a from scratch kitchen preferred
  • Strong work ethic and hustle
  • Self-motivated
  • Candidates must be able to handle high volume with an upbeat and respectful attitude
  • Reliable and punctual 
  • Clean worker 
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to follow food safety practices
  • Love of cooking, working with seasonal ingredients
  • Excellent customer service

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Develops a positive working relationship with all employees and works as part of a team by helping others as needed or requested
  • Communicates effectively and listens attentively to team leader, management and coworkers
  • Maintains a professional appearance at all times and displays a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
  • Exhibits a cheerful and helpful attitude
  • Is able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency
  • Is able to cross-train
  • Oozes our 10 founding company traits: energetic, enthusiastic, encouraging, positive, ambitious, respectful, honest, motivated, inquisitive and committed. 
  • Has a high school diploma

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • ServSafe certification
  • Leadership experience for those wishing to take on a leadership role

Front Counter Customer Service: 

Full-time and Part-time positions available.

Guest Services are the face of our business. They build our loyal fans and followers from their exceptional service they provide and the memorable experiences they’ve helped create. They make our guests welcome with their genuine kindness and leave positive lasting impressions from all of their touch-points — in-person and phone communications.

  • Handles requests and complaints with guest satisfaction as the priority. Strives to gain guest name recognition.
  • Adheres to standards of professional appearance, personal cleanliness, and proper attire. Displays confidence and a friendly disposition at all times.
  • Uses proper customer greeting procedures in person and on the phone.
  • Follows correct procedures for cash handling, carry-out orders and gift card sales. Accurately uses point of sale systems.
  • Assists management and other associates if needed or assigned. Promotes teamwork and dependability. Ability to effectively communicate with the back of house.
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Responsible for overseeing beverages and customer interactions. 
  • Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing and cooking food
  • Inventory management and ordering assistance if needed
  • Must be comfortable in the assistance of cooking and preparation of food
  • Set-up and breakdown of a stations

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 0-1 years restaurant experience, high volume fast-paced preferred
  • Strong work ethic and hustle
  • Self-motivated
  • Candidates must be able to handle high volume with an upbeat and respectful attitude
  • Reliable and punctual 
  • Clean worker 
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to follow food safety practices
  • Love of cooking, working with seasonal ingredients
  • Excellent customer service

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Develops a positive working relationship with all employees and works as part of a team by helping others as needed or requested
  • Communicates effectively and listens attentively to team leader, management and coworkers
  • Maintains a professional appearance at all times and displays a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
  • Exhibits a cheerful and helpful attitude
  • Is able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency
  • Is able to cross-train
  • Oozes our 10 founding company traits: energetic, enthusiastic, encouraging, positive, ambitious, respectful, honest, motivated, inquisitive and committed. 
  • Has a high school diploma

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Leadership experience for those wishing to take on a leadership role