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Fixins Soul Kitchen

Runs soul food restaurants rooted in Black culture

Temporary Event Staff

ContractUpdated
$20 - $25/hr
Entry
Detroit, MI, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Ideally have 1–3 years of restaurant, catering, or event experience.
  • Speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and team members.
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
  • Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
  • Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Have or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s Card and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification if required by law; certifications differ by state.
  • Transport and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods of 6–12 hours, depending on the event.
  • Safely move tables, chairs, coolers, catering equipment, and supplies.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Bend, kneel, climb stairs, and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Work around hot surfaces, kitchen equipment, and potential allergens.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver friendly, professional hospitality and help create a welcoming, high-energy event atmosphere for all guests.
  • Support Front of House and/or Back of House operations based on event needs and manager direction.
  • Assist with event setup, service, and breakdown, including tables, service stations, food stations, and equipment.
  • Accurately prepare, package, serve, or deliver food and beverages according to Fixins quality and presentation standards.
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of guest areas, kitchen areas, and event workspaces throughout the event.
  • Communicate with teammates and supervisors to ensure smooth, efficient event execution.
  • Respond to guest questions or requests promptly and courteously, escalating concerns when appropriate.
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, health department, and company policies and procedures.
  • Assist with stocking supplies, organizing inventory, and replenishing products during events.
  • Represent the Fixins brand professionally in interactions with guests and colleagues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support successful event operations and uphold service standards.
  • Load and unload catering vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
  • Safely transport food and equipment when assigned and authorized.
  • Complete opening and closing checklists.
  • Maintain inventory and report damaged or missing equipment.
  • Follow cash handling procedures when working point-of-sale.
  • Wear the required uniform and maintain a professional appearance.
  • Follow safety procedures when using catering equipment, knives, hot holding equipment, and generators.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma is preferred.

About the company

Fixins Soul Kitchen runs full-service restaurants serving Southern soul food in dining rooms designed around African American culture. Its Los Angeles menu draws on family and friends' recipes, with dishes such as chicken brined for 24 hours before frying, oxtails and shrimp and grits. Guests order meals with sides, share appetizers and finish with desserts such as peach cobbler, while the restaurants also sell cocktails and weekend brunch. The business earns money from food and drink sales, with online ordering available alongside in-person table service. Founded in 2019 by former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson, Fixins is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sacramento, CA

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Full-time summer internships at Fixins teach budgets, staffing and compliance: academic credit and school approval are required before starting.
  • Detroit's full-time assistant general manager advertisement at Fixins lists an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000.
  • Fixins LA sells beyond individual meals: its dedicated catering operation books private events and large parties.

What critics are saying

  • Fixins' part-time Detroit line-cook posting restricts medical benefits: eligibility requires full-time equivalent status.
  • For full-time Fixins summer interns, placements depend on fit: relocation flexibility is required, with no guaranteed paid job afterward.
  • Location remains unsettled: Fixins' full-time future-location general manager opening names no assigned city.

What makes Fixins Soul Kitchen unique

  • Fixins celebrates Black culture across cities: restaurants span Tulsa's Black Wall Street and Detroit's Paradise Valley.
  • Fixins LA makes Black distilling history part of its bar: Uncle Nearest whiskey gets a dedicated menu feature.
  • Fixins' Oak Park hiring commitment extends to re-entry: it explicitly names second-chance employment for underemployed populations.

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