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Urban Pet Jobs (NOW HIRING)

FOH - FOH Lead

Pleasant Hill, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.22/hr

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... spending account, pet insurance, and our 401k- for those who qualify * Access to our UPLift ...

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... spending account, pet insurance, and our 401k- for those who qualify * Access to our UPLift ...

FOH - FOH Lead

Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.66/hr

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... spending account, pet insurance, and our 401k- for those who qualify * Access to our UPLift ...

Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook

Davis, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $20.72/hr

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... spending account, pet insurance, and our 401k- for those who qualify * Access to our UPLift ...

FOH - FOH Lead

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.04/hr

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... spending account, pet insurance, and our 401k- for those who qualify * Access to our UPLift ...

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How much do urban pet jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for urban pet in the United States is $23.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an urban pet professional do?

Urban Pet professionals typically work in pet care services within city environments, offering services such as dog walking, pet grooming, pet sitting, and sometimes retail of pet supplies. Their main goal is to ensure the health, safety, and happiness of pets living in urban areas, where outdoor space may be limited and owners often have busy schedules. These professionals may work independently, for pet care companies, or in pet-friendly facilities. The job requires strong animal-handling skills, knowledge of pet behavior, and excellent customer service. Urban Pet professionals also often provide advice to pet owners on nutrition, exercise, and overall pet well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an urban pet care specialist?

To thrive as an Urban Pet Care Specialist, you need hands-on experience with animal care, basic knowledge of pet health and behavior, and often a high school diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with pet management software, scheduling apps, and sometimes animal first aid certification is beneficial. Strong communication, time management, and compassion for animals help you excel in client interactions and respond to pets' needs effectively. These skills ensure the safety, well-being, and satisfaction of both pets and their owners in a fast-paced urban environment.

What are some common challenges faced by urban pet care specialists, and how can they be addressed?

Urban Pet Care Specialists often face challenges such as navigating busy city environments while ensuring pet safety, managing unpredictable pet behaviors in public spaces, and scheduling visits efficiently within densely populated areas. Building strong communication with pet owners and staying up-to-date with animal handling techniques can help mitigate these issues. Additionally, using technology for route optimization and maintaining a flexible approach to each pet's needs are key strategies for success in this role.

What is the difference between Urban Pet vs Pet Care Specialist?

AspectUrban PetPet Care Specialist
CertificationsPet first aid, animal behaviorPet first aid, animal handling
Work EnvironmentUrban settings, pet stores, grooming salonsHomes, clinics, pet boarding facilities
Industry UsagePet retail, grooming, trainingPet health, grooming, training

Urban Pet typically refers to a role involved in pet retail, grooming, or training within urban environments, often requiring certifications like pet first aid. Pet Care Specialist is a broader term for professionals providing in-home or clinical pet care, also requiring similar certifications. Both roles are essential in the pet industry but differ mainly in work setting and specific job functions.

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Infographic showing various Urban Pet job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,008 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Restaurant - Chef / Executive Kitchen Manager (For Future Openings)

Urban Plates

La Jolla, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Urban Plates rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally.
Are you a REAL Chef who likes to cook REAL food? Urban Plates is looking to connect with experienced Chefs / Executive Kitchen Managers for future open positions once we have a position open in the greater San Diego market.
At Urban Plates we believe in taking care of our people & offer:
  • Pay:
    $75000 - $90000 based on experience, inclusive of bonus. Total potential annual earnings up to $90000 plus based on performance and a very achievable bonus plan.
    Benefits
    • Competitive pay plus bonus
    • Realistic and achievable bonus plan where bonus is paid out monthly and quarterly
    • Exceptional work-life balance with no late nights and two days off per week
    • Paid time off
    • Best-in-class 9-week paid management training program in one of our certified training restaurants
    • Monthly cell phone/ internet allowance
    • Free meal during your workday
    • 75% off meals when not working
    • New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare and wellness services inclusive of 24/7 Virtual Doc, Counseling Services, Vision and Dental Discounts, Hearing Care, etc.
    • Major Benefits include
        • Health/ Medical (HMO and PPO options)
        • Dental insurance
        • Vision Insurance
        • Life insurance & AD&D insurance
        • Supplemental Life insurance & AD&D insurance
        • Basic long-term disability
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        • Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
        • Flexible spending account
        • Pet insurance
        • 401k Plan- for those who qualify
    • Opportunities for advancement and Career Development Programs
    • Access to our UPLift Emergency Grant Program

    Position - Executive Kitchen Manager/ Chef
    The Chef position is responsible for management of all culinary operations in the restaurant. The Chef oversees the restaurant's kitchen by ensuring excellent food quality, managing Team Member performance, and communicating and coordinating with the General Manager, Regional Chef and/or Area Director. The Chef must use excellent professional judgment in carrying out duties.
    Skills and Qualifications -
    • Experience cooking from scratch with fresh, quality ingredients.
    • Experience managing Cost of Goods and inventory management.
    • Experience leading and developing BOH Team Members including Prep and Line Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Jr. Sous Chefs.
    • Experience with state-of-the-art kitchens, with top-of-the-line equipment (Rational Ovens, blast chillers, Kitchen Display System, Date Code Genie, and systems/ processes and technology platforms (CTuit, Learning Management System, HRIS (Dayforce), and POS system (Brink)).

    What We Offer
    • Join a company that values your performance and invests in your growth, offering you not just a job, but a rewarding, long-term career path. With us, you'll have access to outstanding benefits, professional training, and leadership development programs to help you thrive now and in the future.
    • In addition to your base pay you will have the opportunity to make additional earnings from our generous and achievable bonus plan -
    • Gain access to our best-in-class, company-paid Management Training Program in a certified training restaurant that includes restaurant Front-of-House (FOH), Back-of-House (BOH), and Management training, plus on-going training programs and development plans designed to help you grow, excel, and advance in your career with us.

    If any of this sounds like the opportunity you're looking for, then you owe it to yourself to explore a management career with Urban Plates.
    More about Urban Plates
    Urban Plates started in 2011 in Del Mar, CA. Two food industry veterans were tired of the compromises they had to make when eating out. They couldn't find what they were looking for, so they created Urban Plates. We welcome one and all to our table, where craveable food is cooked from scratch with quality ingredients, sustainably grown, ethically treated, and made to order at prices that won't break the bank. Our secret? There isn't one. We're fueled by the power of real food and a passion to change the way the world eats, one plate at a time. It's a movement so easy to join, you can do it by lifting a fork. If you're ready to make a difference doing something that matters, surrounded by talented people in a culture that cares, apply to join our Team. Everyone deserves to eat this good.
    Urban Plates now has 22 locations throughout California.
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    The 'fine print'
    Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Fair Chance ordinance and the Fair Chance Act.
    Urban Plates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation, and related medical conditions), age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military/veteran status, and any other characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
    Urban Plates LLC provides modification/reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, and local law. A reasonable effort is also made to accommodate the religious needs of employees. Any individual seeking modification/accommodation to apply for Employment or to participate in the application/interview process should contact Human Resources.
    Apply Today!

Urban Plates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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