Part-Time

Front Line Crew

Updated on 9/3/2026

Illegal Pete's

Illegal Pete's

51-200 employees

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant with full bar

Compensation Overview

$27.50 - $29.45/hr

+ Tips

Denver, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Food Service & Hospitality (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Create an atmosphere that celebrates individuality and relaxed human connection.
  • Deliver excellent guest service.
  • Communicate effectively with guests and team members.
  • Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Stand for long periods and reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Meet other physical requirements reasonably applicable in a standard kitchen or restaurant environment.
Responsibilities
  • Interact with guests on a daily basis.
  • Create food and a welcoming environment.
  • Maintain food quality, cleanliness, and speed.
  • Work in restaurant stations that may include the hot line, cold line, bar, and cashier.

Illegal Pete's operates as a fast-casual restaurant chain in Colorado and Arizona, serving Mission-style burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, nachos, and queso, with a full bar and local craft beers. Its food is prepared with responsibly sourced, high-quality ingredients and is served in a counter-service format, with locations designed to foster a social, neighborhood atmosphere including live music, comedy shows, and other events. What sets Illegal Pete's apart is its community focus: it partners with local arts through initiatives like the Starving Artists program that offers free meals to touring musicians, runs a record label, and uses historic buildings for its stores while keeping full control without franchising. Employee welfare is emphasized through a living wage, health benefits, and a 401K. The company aims to be a local gathering place that blends good food, live arts, and community connection while growing in a manageable, community-centered way.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Illegal Pete's added Taco Night in January 2025, its first menu change in 15 years.
  • By April 2026, the chain listed 14 locations, including Wheat Ridge and Boulder expansion.
  • Loyalty app V.I. Pete's and full bars support repeat visits and higher check sizes.

What critics are saying

  • The name still fuels boycott pressure; UA activists targeted Tucson in 2024.
  • Colorado Springs opened April 2024 after two-year delays, exposing execution fragility.
  • Limited scale outside Colorado leaves Arizona dependence and weak bargaining power versus Chipotle.

What makes Illegal Pete's unique

  • Pete Turner kept family-owned control since 1995, avoiding franchise dilution.
  • Illegal Pete's pairs Mission-style burritos with full bars and live-music events.
  • Historic building reuse and neighborhood programming create a locally rooted brand identity.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Vacation/ PTO