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Restaurant Servers at Jerk and Jamabalaya

Jerk and Jamabalaya Rehoboth Beach, DE $15 - $20/hour

Job Description

Prep Worker: Join Jerk and Jambalaya as a Prep Worker in Rehoboth Beach. March 2026 start with training. Business hours 9:00 am-9:00 pm. Pay: $15-$20/hour. No experience required; on-the-job training. Responsibilities: prep vegetables, proteins, spices; stock and sanitize; assist cooks. Apply with a resume Sous Chef: Now hiring a Sous Chef. March 2026 start; business hours 9:00 am-9:00 pm. Pay: $15.50-$20/hour. Responsibilities: assist the head chef, supervise prep, train staff, ensure safety and quality, and assist with ordering. Prior kitchen exposure preferred; training provided. Apply with a resume. Chef: Seeking a Chef to co-lead kitchen operations. March 2026 start; business hours 9:00 am-9:00 pm. Pay: $18-$20/hour depending on experience. Responsibilities: line leadership, training staff, inventory control, cost awareness. Culinary background preferred; training available. Apply with a resume. Cashier: position available. March 2026 start; hours 9:00 am-9:00 pm. Pay: $15-$20/hour. Responsibilities: happy pleasant presentation, handle transactions, answer questions, process payments, maintain the area, and collaborate with the team. Training provided. Apply with resume. Server/Kitchen Assistant: Hiring Servers. March 2026 start; hours 9:00 am-9:00 pm. Pay: $15-$20/hour plus tips. Responsibilities: take orders, deliver meals, explain menu items, clear tables, guest service. Flexible schedule; training provided. Apply with resume. Email: - Subject: List the Role you are Applying for in email subject line Jerk and Jambalaya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

$31k - $42k is below typical pay for Food Service Managers nationally

National salary averages
$31k - $42k
↓ 44% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$42k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $105k

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Remote-capable workers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

30% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+6%
10yr growth
30% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024