El Pollo Loco Jobs Hiring Now
El Pollo Loco is hiring for 39 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in healthcare administration and business operations, with listed salaries up to about $165,000. Migrate Mate updates El Pollo Loco's live openings daily. El Pollo Loco is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-style grilled chicken, operating company-owned and franchised locations primarily across the western United States.
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El Pollo Loco hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 39
- Top team
- Healthcare Administration
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 5% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Los Angeles
- Salary range
- $87,000–$165,000
Listed salaries for El Pollo Loco roles on Migrate Mate range from about $87,000 to $165,000 per year across 39 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled favorites, you’re the spark behind the scenes serving up unforgettable experiences. Ready to grow with us and ignite your flamin’ good career? Apply now!
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Service Team Member ensures "Best in Class" customer service from start to finish. Responsibilities include helping prepare delicious food, maintaining cleanliness, greeting/helping customers with their orders, processing orders efficiently, suggestive selling, handling payment/cash transactions accurately and professionally.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with restaurant team members and management to achieve operational goals, maintain a positive work environment, and uphold company standards.
- Greet and assist customers with their orders in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Continuously strive to meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.
- Assist in preparing food items in strict compliance with company recipes and procedures. May include, but not limited to, the preparation/assembly of various menu items, shredding chicken, preparing salsa/dressing, and condiment packing.
- Process and assemble customer orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Use suggestive selling to complete the customer experience and increase sales.
Education/Work Experience:
Previous experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay
- No overnight hours
- Employee discount on food
- Excellent career growth potential (we promote from within)
- Flexible Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time hours
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
- Paid sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending accounts, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance*
- 401(K) plan with match and immediate vesting (must be at least 21 to participate)
- Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more...
- Eligibility for these benefits is based on the number of average hours worked per week within a 12-month period.
Why work for us?
When it comes to our people, our motto is: Let them cook. In fact, we see you as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, it’s our people
Who set us ablaze. You’re the ones bringing the passion, ideas and energy–the flavor–whether cooking in the restaurant or working in the support center. That’s why we take pride in providing a place where you can express, develop and belong… all while enjoying a healthy balance. Here, fire-grilled chicken makes flamin’ good careers.
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled favorites, you’re the spark behind the scenes serving up unforgettable experiences. Ready to grow with us and ignite your flamin’ good career? Apply now!
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Service Team Member ensures "Best in Class" customer service from start to finish. Responsibilities include helping prepare delicious food, maintaining cleanliness, greeting/helping customers with their orders, processing orders efficiently, suggestive selling, handling payment/cash transactions accurately and professionally.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with restaurant team members and management to achieve operational goals, maintain a positive work environment, and uphold company standards.
- Greet and assist customers with their orders in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Continuously strive to meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.
- Assist in preparing food items in strict compliance with company recipes and procedures. May include, but not limited to, the preparation/assembly of various menu items, shredding chicken, preparing salsa/dressing, and condiment packing.
- Process and assemble customer orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Use suggestive selling to complete the customer experience and increase sales.
Education/Work Experience:
Previous experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay
- No overnight hours
- Employee discount on food
- Excellent career growth potential (we promote from within)
- Flexible Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time hours
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
- Paid sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending accounts, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance*
- 401(K) plan with match and immediate vesting (must be at least 21 to participate)
- Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more...
- Eligibility for these benefits is based on the number of average hours worked per week within a 12-month period.
Why work for us?
When it comes to our people, our motto is: Let them cook. In fact, we see you as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, it’s our people
Who set us ablaze. You’re the ones bringing the passion, ideas and energy–the flavor–whether cooking in the restaurant or working in the support center. That’s why we take pride in providing a place where you can express, develop and belong… all while enjoying a healthy balance. Here, fire-grilled chicken makes flamin’ good careers.
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Working at El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco's 39 open roles are across all levels, and about 5% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are healthcare administration, business operations, and account management. El Pollo Loco is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken served at company-owned and franchised locations. Roles span restaurant operations, corporate support functions such as franchise development and executive administration, and design and real estate. Most El Pollo Loco roles are based in Los Angeles, with some in Costa Mesa and Las Vegas.
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How many jobs is El Pollo Loco hiring for right now?
El Pollo Loco is hiring for 39 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in healthcare administration and business operations. Openings span both restaurant-level positions and corporate office functions, so the count reflects a mix of hourly and salaried opportunities across El Pollo Loco's company-owned and franchise support operations.
What kinds of roles does El Pollo Loco hire for?
The most active teams are healthcare administration, business operations, and account management. El Pollo Loco hires for restaurant operations roles such as cashiers, service team members, and general managers, as well as corporate positions including franchise sales, restaurant design, and executive support. Most postings are across all levels, covering both hourly crew and management-level openings.
Are El Pollo Loco jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 5% of El Pollo Loco's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Los Angeles. Each El Pollo Loco listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at El Pollo Loco?
Find an El Pollo Loco role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to El Pollo Loco's own careers portal to complete the application. El Pollo Loco manages its own hiring process directly, so submitting through its portal ensures your application reaches the right team. Migrate Mate keeps listings current so the roles you see are actively open.
What do El Pollo Loco jobs pay?
Listed salaries for El Pollo Loco roles on Migrate Mate range from about $87,000 to $165,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by El Pollo Loco and shown on each listing.
Does El Pollo Loco hire entry-level?
Most of El Pollo Loco's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual El Pollo Loco listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is El Pollo Loco hiring?
Most El Pollo Loco roles are based in Los Angeles, with some in Costa Mesa and Las Vegas, and about 5% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.