Company Description

Panama International Restaurant (by Caribbean Soul Kitchen LA), began with husband & wife duo, Chef RJ & Mercedes in 2020. In our small home kitchen it became ground zero for our now famous house made seasoning & sauces and beverages. We began sharing our food and flavors locally and in 2021 we opened our first brick & mortar. In late 2025 we opened our restaurant and venue - 3000 sq ft of delicious space in Long Beach California. As the First & Only Panamanian restaurant on the west coast. We offer some of the best Sancocho, Oxtail including Pescado, Red Snapper, Patacones, Ceviche, Tamale, Yuca Frita, Carimonola. We offer Jerk flavors for our Caribbean/Jamaican family we represent.

Located at: 211 Pine Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90802

eatpanama.intl@yahoo.com | https://www.instagram.com/caribbeansoulkitchenla/?hl=en

(562) 370-0822

Note** this job is being posted for a client of Matcha & Marketing. This is not a role with our narketing agency**

Role Description

Join this dynamic restaurant team as we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to fill both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) positions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant dining environment where exceptional service and culinary excellence come together. Whether you excel in creating memorable guest experiences or thrive in the kitchen preparing delicious meals, your contribution will be vital to our success. All roles are paid positions, with a focus on fostering growth and skill development in a lively, fast-paced setting.

Duties

• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting guests, taking orders, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere in the dining area

• Assist with, food presentation, and ensuring dishes meet quality standards

• Prepare food items according to established recipes and safety guidelines, demonstrating strong culinary skills and knife techniques

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas, adhering to food safety and handling protocols

• Support catering events and special functions by preparing meals, serving guests, and managing food presentation

• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient service flow and timely delivery of orders

• Handle food with care, ensuring proper storage, portioning, and sanitation throughout all food preparation processes

Skills

• Experience working in a restaurant or food industry environment, including fine dining settings preferred

• Strong culinary background with skills in food preparation, cooking, and meal assembly

• Knowledge of kitchen, dinning and bar standards

• Proficiency in food handling, safety standards, and sanitation procedures

• Excellent serving skills with a focus on hospitality and guest satisfaction

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail

• Familiarity with menu planning, catering operations, and kitchen equipment usage

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences! We value energetic individuals eager to grow their culinary talents or enhance their customer service skills in a supportive environment. All roles are paid positions designed to develop your expertise while contributing to our vibrant restaurant community.