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The Position-Centered Network.
Most job boards deliver resumes; Ztalent™ delivers position-ready candidates. Each job is defined once with a clear standard, and talent is trained and certified to meet it. Employers hire to the position—not personal preferences—so safety, consistency, and performance improve.
One position. One standard. One network. With Ztalent™, posting a job doesn’t require a job description.
FRONT OF HOUSE POSITIONS
Where Guest Experience Becomes a Profession
Servers are the frontline professionals of the dining room, responsible for orchestrating the entire guest experience. Mastering menu knowledge, timing, and hospitality standards, servers represent the art of service at its highest level. This role is the foundation for leadership in hospitality and opens doors to supervisory and managerial growth.
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As the first and last point of contact, hosts and hostesses embody the professionalism and warmth of the establishment. From managing reservations to creating an inviting atmosphere, this role demands poise, communication, and precision. It is a respected pathway into guest-relations management and event coordination.
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Bartenders are artisans of the bar, combining technical mastery with creativity. Beyond mixing drinks, they cultivate rapport, atmosphere, and guest loyalty. This role requires refined skill, speed, and knowledge of global spirits, and it paves the way toward advanced mixology and bar management careers.
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Baristas are specialists in coffee and tea, balancing precision and artistry in every cup. They manage equipment, understand flavor profiles, and deliver personalized service. This role connects craftsmanship with guest interaction, offering a professional track into specialty cafés and beverage program leadership.
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Bussers uphold the rhythm and quality of service, ensuring the dining room remains efficient and polished. Though often behind the scenes, their work demonstrates discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail. This position is widely respected as the first professional step toward a full FOH career.
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Food runners are the essential link between kitchen and dining room, delivering every plate with accuracy, timing, and respect for presentation. This role sharpens communication, speed, and operational flow, providing a professional bridge toward server and supervisory advancement.
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Barbacks are the engine of the bar, maintaining readiness and supporting bartenders in peak service. Their expertise in organization, product handling, and efficiency lays the groundwork for advancement into bartending and bar program leadership.
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Cashiers are trusted with accuracy and guest trust at the point of sale. Their role demands professionalism in handling transactions, order precision, and customer interaction. This respected position builds financial accountability and guest service skills essential for supervisory and management roles.
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BACK OF HOUSE POSITIONS
The Culinary Backbone of Every Restaurant
Line cooks are culinary professionals who execute dishes with speed, accuracy, and consistency. They work under the guidance of chefs, mastering station responsibilities and kitchen discipline. This role builds technical skill and is the foundation for advancement into lead cook and sous chef positions.
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Prep cooks ensure the kitchen runs smoothly by preparing ingredients, sauces, and essential items for service. This role demands organization, knife skills, and attention to detail. Prep experience is a vital step toward line cook and specialized culinary positions.
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Kitchen assistants provide essential support with food prep, cleaning, and maintaining order in the kitchen. This role builds a strong foundation in teamwork, hygiene standards, and culinary basics, often serving as the first professional step toward higher kitchen roles.
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Wok cooks are specialists in high-heat, high-skill cooking that demands speed, timing, and precision. Mastery of wok technique is a respected culinary art that leads to senior chef positions and specialized Asian cuisine expertise.
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Pastry chefs are artisans who combine science and creativity to craft desserts, breads, and pastries. This role requires technical mastery, patience, and artistic presentation, opening pathways into fine dining, patisserie leadership, and culinary innovation.
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Dishwashers uphold the hygiene and flow of the entire kitchen. By ensuring clean tools and equipment, they enable chefs and cooks to perform at their best. This respected entry-level position is a professional gateway into prep, line cooking, and beyond.
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MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Leadership That Elevates Hospitality
Shift leaders oversee daily operations, guiding FOH and BOH staff to deliver seamless service. This role develops leadership, conflict resolution, and operational skills, preparing professionals for assistant and general manager positions.
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Assistant managers bridge staff and senior leadership, ensuring standards, schedules, and guest satisfaction are met. This role cultivates management discipline, financial oversight, and strategic planning, paving the way toward general manager roles.
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General managers are the highest in-restaurant authority, responsible for staff performance, financial success, and brand reputation. This role requires advanced leadership, business acumen, and long-term vision, often serving as the stepping stone to regional or corporate leadership.
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Restaurant managers balance guest satisfaction, staff training, and operational excellence. This role demands multitasking, people management, and strategic decision-making, positioning professionals for broader leadership within the hospitality industry.
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Kitchen managers and sous chefs lead BOH teams, ensuring food quality, efficiency, and safety. This role requires culinary expertise, leadership, and logistics management, serving as the final step before becoming an executive chef or culinary director.
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Employers
Ztalent, no job description™! Every position filled, before you ask!
Direct Hiring
At Ztalent, you don’t need to write a job descriptions.
Just post the position, location, work type, and start time — and your post goes live instantly across our Position-centered Network™.
Manager Services
Our recruiters manage sourcing, screening, and onboarding. Pay only when you successfully hire.
Staff Training
Cut turnover with certified training in safety, skills, and management. Stronger teams, fewer gaps.
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Market Insights
Get local wage data, hiring trends, and insider reports. Make smart staffing decisions with ease.
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Talents
Ztalent is more than jobs — we help you grow skills, design a career, and access insider roles.
Job Access
Apply to verified employers with real openings. No scams, no endless posts — just faster hiring.
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Career Design
Plan your future with Ztalent guidance, from entry-level jobs to chef and management roles.
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Skill Growth
Gain skills through Zready courses and join Zfellow for elite programs that boost pay and growth.
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Insider Network
Join industry groups, get hidden job leads, and receive wage insights before they go public.
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Our Story in Numbers
30K+
Verified Talent
Profiles verified for experience, permits, and availability across kitchen and front-of-house roles.
1,200+
Partner Employers
Food & Beverage businesses recruiting through Ztalent and posting new jobs every week.
10+
Service Areas
Covering San Gabriel Valley, Orange County, Los Angeles Metro, San Diego, and Inland Empire — expanding monthly.
890+
Issued Certs
Food safety, skills, and leadership certificates completed via Zready and Zfellow to boost pay and promotion.
What our Members Say
“Ztalent transformed how we hire and grow careers — fast, professional, and truly committed to both sides of the industry.
Alex M.
Founder & CEO, Pacific Taste Group
What our Members Say
“Ztalent opened doors to top employers I never thought I could reach — and guided me every step of the way.”
Linda C.
Pastry Chef, Beverly Hills
What our Members Say
“Working with Ztalent cut our hiring time in half while connecting us with passionate, qualified professionals.”
Julian S.
HR Director, Golden Spoon Hospitality