Restaurant Jobs in San Jose, CA
Restaurant jobs in San Jose are in strong demand, concentrated in downtown San Jose, the Santana Row corridor, and the Willow Glen neighborhood, across full-service dining, fast casual, hotel food and beverage, and catering. Employers hiring right now include Raising Cane's, Nordstrom, and Shake Shack. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Vitality Bowls is looking for exceptional team members to join our team and delight our guests!
We're here to improve the health and wellness of our community. We believe that healthy living starts with healthy eating and our mission is to share our food with the community around us. We treat our team members like family and we are very accommodating to your school schedule or other commitments.
We are looking for dedicated, reliable people who want to do their best and be successful. If you're someone who is willing to work hard day after day, has enthusiasm for guests and partners, and wants to contribute to a winning team - we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
- Greet guests with a smile and provide excellent service
- Prepare fresh, high-quality food and drinks with care
- Keep the restaurant clean, organized, and welcoming
- Work as part of a supportive, fun, and fast-paced team
What we are looking for:
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Reliability and attention to detail
- Food service experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right people!
Why you will love working with us:
- Competitive hourly pay + tips (Base pay starting at $20 + at least $2 tips/hr)
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities to grow and build your skills
- A supportive team culture
- We believe in balancing personal, school and work life. We offer flexible scheduling!
Culture:
- Guest First - always do what’s best for the guest
- Respect - yourself, your teammates, your customers
- Team Wins - do what’s best for the team because the team can accomplish more than the individual
- Ownership - take pride in everything you do
- Relentless work ethic
- On-Time - to work and in preparing food for our customers
Requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- Ability to communicate in English
- Become a CA Food certified. Required when working in kitchens in CA - 2 hour online course.
- Ability to adapt and follow instructions
- Ability to interact productively with team members
- Open to feedback!
- Someone who would do well in a fast paced environment!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- What's your availability? Please give us detailed availability day by day. Please keep in mind at least 1 weekend day is required with flexible availability.
- How many hours are you looking to get scheduled per week? You can provide a range.
- Do you think your availability might change in the next 6 months? If yes, please share the details. This could include things like school, travel plans, or sports and other activities.
- When are you available to start working?
- How many years of Customer Service experience do you have?
- Would you be comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen? Please explain.
Work Location: In person
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Restaurant Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a restaurant job in San Jose?
Focus on the sectors hiring most in San Jose: full-service restaurants along Santana Row and downtown, hotel food and beverage operations near the SAP Center and convention district, and fast casual chains clustered in East San Jose and Almaden. Candidates who can demonstrate bilingual ability, especially in Spanish or Vietnamese, stand out in this market. Applying directly to hotel groups and high-volume dining destinations gives you the fastest path in.
Which companies hire restaurants in San Jose?
San Jose restaurant roles are posted by Raising Cane's, Nordstrom, and Shake Shack and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes a mix of independent full-service restaurants, regional chains, and hotel food and beverage departments tied to San Jose's convention and hospitality corridor.
Are there remote restaurant jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though remote work is rare for hands-on restaurant roles like servers, line cooks, and bartenders, and more common for desk-based positions such as restaurant management, corporate training, and food and beverage operations coordination. About 0% of restaurant openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, skewing toward corporate and multi-unit management roles. On-site positions make up the large majority of local postings.
How can I get a restaurant job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is starting as a busser, food runner, or counter associate at a high-volume casual dining or fast casual location, which actively hire with no prior experience. Hotel dining operations near downtown San Jose frequently bring on entry-level banquet servers and kitchen assistants for event coverage. Completing a food handler certification through Santa Clara County before applying signals readiness and moves your application ahead of others at the same experience level.
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