Viva Chicken is a Peruvian Rotisserie Joint with a Passion for Food, an Obsession for Service, and a Love of People. We are looking for Kitchen Managers who will have a passion for serving the Hottest Freshest Chicken and would like to grow with us.

El Pollo mas sabroso de las Carolinas. Lo encuentras en Viva Chicken!

Do you have a passion for people, providing 5-star service and great food?

Do you like to work in a harassment-free work environment filled with respect, diversity, and inclusion with a winning culture of teamwork like no other?

Do you like to be busy when you go to work and have a true sense of accomplishment when you are done?

Then Viva Chicken is for you!

Viva Chicken is a fast-casual charcoal-fire Rotisserie Joint specializing in the authentic Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken) found on the streets of Peru. At Viva, you will find a “scratch” kitchen where our food is made fresh daily. Our promise is to serve the hottest, freshest chicken with a commitment to quality which carries over into the preparation of our Pollo a la Brasa with our hand-built Peruvian Rotisserie Oven.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Competitive Compensation with the opportunity to grow with the concept. Kitchen Managers start at $45,000-$55,000/year. Total compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 per year!

• EWA (Earned Wage Access) - have access to half of your earned wages daily before payday

• Competitive Bonus plan that rewards performance!

• Quality of life work schedule. – 5-day work week and 50-hours. Our restaurants close at 9:00 pm every night.

• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Close early Christmas Eve.

• 2-weeks of paid vacation – 1 week after the first 6 months, 2nd week after 1-year employment.
• 40 hours of Sick Pay (after 1-year employment).

• Free shift meals – and the ability to purchase discounted food.

• Opportunity to participate in Insurance with a choice of two medical plans that provide comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with options to add dental and vision. For those who are enrolled in the medical plan, NO COST $25,000 basic life insurance.

• Enrollment in Wellvia (telemedicine). Speak with a doctor anytime and pay no consultation fee. WellVia doctors diagnose acute, non-emergent medical conditions and prescribe medications when clinically appropriate.

• Employee Assistance Program at NO COST includes 24/7 crisis service (100% confidential), mental health, relationships, substance abuse, marital conflicts, and financial issues for you and your household members. In-person sessions with a counselor for you and your dependents. Unlimited toll-free phone access and online resources.
• Paid Maternity Leave - eligible for up to 6-weeks paid leave (after 1-year employment).

• Team Member Engagement – “Random Acts of Kindness” – robust online training, recognition of Star Performers with FUN prizes. We celebrate you! – your birthday and work anniversary!

• Management mentoring and Leadership development

Requirements / Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of culinary management experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment is helpful.

• Responsible for operations and ensuring we are exceeding guest expectations with a passion for food safety, people, and service.

• The mindset of maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive work environment filled with respect for all. We want everyone to feel like “I belong at Viva Chicken”!

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at once including restaurant operations and catering events working with and through the back of the house team.

• Responsible for recruiting, training, cross-training, and retaining the kitchen staff as well as scheduling, giving feedback, and being collaborative in explaining the "WHY’ with staff.

• Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to mentor coach, teach and give feedback.

• Commitment to food quality, recipe adherence, and consistency. Has a strong grasp of health and sanitation requirements and runs a Neat, Clean, and Organized kitchen.

• Strong understanding of cost controls within food cost and labor deployment of hours. Ability to follow established Best Practices.

• Ability to teach and coach Shift Leaders to take on more responsibility and manage more effectively.

• We are looking for candidates who have a proven track record of “People Development” and are excited about training and developing the team.

• Must be able to reach, bend, balance, and carry large objects within the kitchen repeatedly throughout your shift

Multiple locations open in and around Charlotte and now opening a second location in Greenville, SC, and entering the Atlanta market with many opportunities for advancement and growth.