We place a great deal of value in our loyal team members: training, benefits, and competitive salary are all part of the package.
See all of our locations on the map below, enter a store number here, or view open positions at our Support Center in Cypress, CA.
We maintain our high service standards by hiring resourceful, energetic, passionate, and hard working people and offer opportunities for individual career growth and development.
Come grow with us on your path to success. Let us show you the typical journey that our team members take.
You are part of a committed team that makes & serves our guests great food with a fun, friendly & engaging attitude.
Competitive Wages
Flexible Full and Part-Time Positions
Meal Discounts
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Attend Workshops
And many more…
By learning special skills to create mouthwatering food for our guests, your pay and opportunity for advancement will grow.
Competitive Wages
Flexible Full and Part-Time Positions
Meal Discounts
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Attend Workshops
And many more…
We will train and certify you to step up to management where you can learn to run profitable shifts, lead your team and take great care of our guests; you’ll also become eligible for bonuses.
Competitive Wages
Flexible Full and Part-Time Positions
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Attend Workshops
Attend Culture Days
And many more…
Move up the leadership ladder, increase your pay & bonus potential & partner with your GM to run a profitable business where you help develop engaged team members who take great care of our guests.
Competitive Wages
Flexible Schedules
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Attend Workshops
Attend Culture Days
And many more…
Ready for more? Take the next step up to run your own restaurant. You will grow your understanding of the business and increase your pay and bonus opportunities by driving sales, increasing profitability and developing your people into future leaders. General Training Managers move up further by also training store operations and brand standards to all newly hired or promoted managers.
Competitive Wages
Flexible Schedules
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Attend Workshops and Culture Days
And many more…
Grow your career and knowledge of the business in this brand-supporting role that optimizes operations utilizing various programs & tools to increase sales & maximize profitability.
Competitive Wages
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Company Car
Attend Workshops
And many more…
Step up your leadership game by supervising up to 10 units, supporting each to drive sales and profits & develop productive, happy and engaged teams who serve amazing food to our guests.
Competitive Wages
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Company Car
Attend Culture Days
And many more…
You are now leading a brand or region of 30 to 50 restaurants, engaging in strategic planning and providing guidance and support to your teams to help drive the success of the business.
Competitive Wages
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Company Car
And many more…
You have reached the top! You are now leading a brand comprised of up to 100 restaurants. You are
working closely with your multi-unit leaders & People Services to achieve operational results and evaluate and develop your teams to expand growth opportunities within WKS.
Competitive Wages
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Bonus Program
Free Meals
Company Car
Attend Culture Days
And many more…
* Listed wages are the based on upper-end of company-wide ranges. Actual earnings will vary based upon factors such as: restaurant brand, seniority, performance, experience, education, training, geography, applicable minimum wage, unit volume(s), hours worked & potential overtime pay.
** GM wages are based on a 47.5 hour work-week, inclusive of overtime pay where applicable.
Cashiers will learn suggestive selling techniques and how to exceed every customer’s expectations.
Teaches managers the skills needed to properly utilize and inspire their teams. Topics covered include planning, organization, and leadership.
Provides restaurant teams with the skills needed to provide outstanding customer service to each and every guest.
General Managers will learn more about the WKS Culture including training within operations, finance, people services, IT, accounting, and safety.
Team members learn the skills necessary to move into a management position. This includes in-depth training at all positions within restaurant operations, safety, cleaning, customer service and financial management.
Cooks will be trained on the correct procedures and techniques to cook perfect products every time. Participants will review food safety and sanitation standards.
Our brands periodically offer new menu items on both a permanent and limited time basis. These workshops will train General Managers on the proper procedures required to safely prepare and serve these new products.
Includes a line by line review of the monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statement. Managers learn techniques designed to help them manage food, labor, and other costs.
We are in the people business. We look for people who share our values of Integrity, Loyalty, Winning, Service, and Teamwork; and empower them with the tools that they need to become more successful than they ever thought possible. Our goal is invest in you so we can promote from within.
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I love the environment I work in. I have been with El Pollo Loco 20 years.
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I know what I have to do daily and I like knowing what is to be expected. That is key for me.
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I love who I work for, and with! The leadership actually lives & breathes the CORE values.
WKS seeks to attract talented people at all levels who can develop and productively apply their knowledge and expertise in the work they do every day.
Competitive Wages
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
Flexible Schedules
Meal Discounts
Paid Vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision (full time)
401(k) with Generous Company Match
Entertainment and Amusement Park Discounts
Mortgage Assistance Program
Bonus Program
Sick Pay
Bereavement Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (full time)
Long-Term Disability
And More!