Assistant Mexicali Jobs (NOW HIRING)

La Chinesca is Philadelphia's original Mexicali restaurant — a fusion of Chinese-American and Baja Mexican cuisine, set inside a transformed former Jiffy Lube in the Spring Arts neighborhood. We're a high-energy, high-volume restaurant with a loyal following, and we're looking for an Assistant Manager to help lead our floor and our people.

We're not just hiring someone to run a shift — we're hiring someone who understands that hospitality is a craft. The right person for this role knows that great service isn't a checklist, it's a feeling — and that feeling starts with how a team treats each other before a single guest walks through the door.

You'll partner closely with our management team to run smooth, high-energy shifts while building and reinforcing a culture where every team member is bought in, supported, and proud of the experience they deliver.

• Lead pre-shifts and floor management with a hospitality-first mindset — setting the tone and expectations for every service
• Coach, mentor, and develop front-of-house staff, building a team culture rooted in accountability, warmth, and pride of ownership
• Own the guest experience in real time — anticipating needs, resolving issues gracefully, and turning good visits into great ones
• Support scheduling, labor management, and daily operations alongside the GM
• Help onboard and train new hires, instilling La Chinesca's service standards and culture from day one
• Maintain steady communication between FOH and BOH to keep service running smoothly during high-volume periods
• Uphold health, safety, and cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant
• Step in wherever needed — this is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk job

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience, ideally in a high-volume or fast-paced environment
• A genuine passion for hospitality and a track record of building strong, positive team culture
• Confidence leading a team through a busy service while staying calm, present, and guest-focused
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop staff
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• A collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude — you lead by example, not from the sidelines

Join a concept unlike anything else in Philly — bold flavors, a distinctive space, and a team that takes real pride in what we do. If you want to grow as a leader in an environment that values culture and hospitality as much as it values the food, we'd love to hear from you.