How to Apply
We’re excited to hear from you! To be considered for a position, please follow the application process carefully. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed, and we will not respond to applicants who do not follow all instructions.
Instructions to Apply:
- Visit our online application page.
- Complete the form.
- Submit your application with cover letter, resume + 2-3 references and wait for a response if selected for the next steps.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team and will reach out to qualified candidates. Thank you for applying!
Before You Begin: A Few Friendly Reminders
Take a deep breath. The most memorable applicants are the ones who pause to season their answers with honesty rather than haste. We read every word, so give us the unfiltered version of you: the burnt-toast survivor who now sets a timer twice, the server who once rebuilt an entire brunch station with nothing but a pocket knife and sheer will. Those stories tell us more than bullet points ever could.
Insider Tips for Standing Out
- Timing matters: Submit between Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. EST. That’s when our hiring team has the freshest eyes and the strongest coffee.
- File etiquette: If your PDF is larger than 5 MB, compress it using a free online tool (we like Smallpdf). Slow uploads sometimes cause duplicate submissions, and nobody needs three copies of their résumé haunting the inbox.
- Reference heads-up: Give your references a courtesy text or email so they aren’t startled by an unfamiliar number. A simple “Heads-up, Grace Filled Table may call this week” keeps the conversation smooth.
What Happens After You Hit “Send”
Day 1–2: Automated confirmation lands in your inbox—check spam just in case.
Day 3–10: Our hiring lead reads every application twice. Shortlisted candidates receive a personalized email with either (a) a Calendly link for a 15-minute video chat or (b) an invitation to a paid trial shift in our kitchen.
Day 11+: If you haven’t heard back, feel free to send a single follow-up email with “Application Follow-Up – [Your Name]” in the subject line. We promise a human reply within 48 hours.
Day 3–10: Our hiring lead reads every application twice. Shortlisted candidates receive a personalized email with either (a) a Calendly link for a 15-minute video chat or (b) an invitation to a paid trial shift in our kitchen.
Day 11+: If you haven’t heard back, feel free to send a single follow-up email with “Application Follow-Up – [Your Name]” in the subject line. We promise a human reply within 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have a gap in my work history—will that hurt me?
A: Not at all. Life happens. Use your cover letter to tell us what you learned while caring for a relative, backpacking through Patagonia, or perfecting your sourdough. Gaps often reveal resilience.
A: Not at all. Life happens. Use your cover letter to tell us what you learned while caring for a relative, backpacking through Patagonia, or perfecting your sourdough. Gaps often reveal resilience.
Q: Do you sponsor visas or work permits?
A: At this time we can only consider applicants already authorized to work in the United States. We’re actively researching sponsorship options for future seasons.
A: At this time we can only consider applicants already authorized to work in the United States. We’re actively researching sponsorship options for future seasons.
Q: Part-time availability—yes or no?
A: Absolutely, if you can commit to at least two dinner services and one weekend brunch per week. Flexibility is the secret sauce of our schedule.
A: Absolutely, if you can commit to at least two dinner services and one weekend brunch per week. Flexibility is the secret sauce of our schedule.
Ready? The table is set, the coffee is hot, and we’re saving a seat for the right new teammate. Pour your story onto the page and send it our way.
A Taste of the Day-to-Day
Picture this: 6:45 a.m. sunlight streaming through the windows, the smell of fresh rosemary focaccia drifting from the oven, and the quiet clink of coffee cups as prep lists are reviewed. You’ll be paired with a seasoned mentor for your first three shifts, so questions are encouraged—no silent sufferers here. Expect rotating stations (salad, grill, pastry, dish) so every muscle memory is built, plus a five-minute “family meal” debrief where we taste, tweak, and celebrate the morning’s wins.
Picture this: 6:45 a.m. sunlight streaming through the windows, the smell of fresh rosemary focaccia drifting from the oven, and the quiet clink of coffee cups as prep lists are reviewed. You’ll be paired with a seasoned mentor for your first three shifts, so questions are encouraged—no silent sufferers here. Expect rotating stations (salad, grill, pastry, dish) so every muscle memory is built, plus a five-minute “family meal” debrief where we taste, tweak, and celebrate the morning’s wins.
Little Things We Love to See
• Handwritten thank-you tucked into your references’ packet.
• Photo of a table you’ve set that made you proud—Instagram stories are fine.
• Favorite hospitality quote in your cover letter footer; ours is “People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but never forget how you made them feel.”
• Handwritten thank-you tucked into your references’ packet.
• Photo of a table you’ve set that made you proud—Instagram stories are fine.
• Favorite hospitality quote in your cover letter footer; ours is “People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but never forget how you made them feel.”
One Last Whisper
If the form glitches or life throws a curveball (wifi dies, toddler spills juice on laptop), email us directly at hiring@gracefilledtable.com with “Plan B Submission” in the subject line. Attach your materials and a two-sentence explanation. We’ll never penalize resourcefulness.
If the form glitches or life throws a curveball (wifi dies, toddler spills juice on laptop), email us directly at hiring@gracefilledtable.com with “Plan B Submission” in the subject line. Attach your materials and a two-sentence explanation. We’ll never penalize resourcefulness.