A family-run taqueria on the east side, open eight years, known for a scratch salsa bar and a weekend brunch that packs the patio. Everything's made in house and the crew takes pride in it.
14 people, tight-knit — most of the kitchen has been here 3+ years
Pay
$20/hour
Hours
Full-time
Blue Agave Cantina is a family-run taqueria on the east side of Austin, open eight years and known for our scratch salsa bar and a weekend brunch that packs the patio. Everything here is made in house, and our crew takes real pride in it — most of our kitchen has been with us 3+ years, and we're a tight-knit team of 14.
We're hiring a Line Cook to run grill and prep. We'll teach you our menu — what we really need is someone dependable who shows up on time and keeps their head when the tickets pile up. If you've spent time on a hotline and don't get flustered when a big party rolls in or brunch gets slammed, you'll fit right in.
Weekends are a hard requirement — that's when our patio is busiest. Pay is $20/hour, right at the Austin market for line cooks, and we're looking to start as soon as possible. Come cook scratch-made food with a crew that cares about it.
Can keep their head and stay calm when tickets pile up during a rush
Comfortable on the hotline (grill and prep)
Weekend availability (hard requirement)
Nice to have
Prior line cook or kitchen experience
Experience handling big parties or busy brunch service
Pride in scratch-made food
How to apply
Tap apply and leave your name and number. We'll call you for a two-minute conversation — no resume, no forms.
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Your screening criteria
The screener asks about these on the call, but they stay off the ad. Publishing your dealbreakers tells people exactly what to lie about.
Dealbreakers
Unable to work weekends
Unreliable attendance / no-shows
What your pay will get you
You're right at the market rate for line cooks near East Austin, TX. Expect roughly 8 applicants in two weeks.
You're offering
$20.00/hr
Actually paid nearby (median)
$20.00/hr
Applicants in 2 weeks
~8
Days to fill
~14
From what Homebase businesses nearby actually paid on payroll — not what other job postings claim. Simulated for this demo.
Your plan to actually get applicants
Let's be straight: Homebase is not a magic applicant source. Simply posting the job and waiting rarely brings in enough good line cooks — a bare posting gets thin traffic. Getting a solid pool takes a small budget behind the listing plus a little hands-on effort from you. That combination is exactly what fills the role in about two weeks. At $20/hour you're right at the Austin market median, which is a real advantage — it pulls more people and they tend to stick.
Set your monthly budget — we manage the spend
We sponsor across Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and social, and optimize as applicants come in. Organic alone barely moves anymore — the boards throttle free posts, so budget is the lever.
$200/mo
Recommended
$0$600/mo
~12
applicants in 2 weeks
~20
days to fill
4 from organic + 8 from $200/mo sponsored across boards.
Homebase manages the campaign — you don't touch Indeed. Spend-to-applicant model simulated for the demo; production uses the boards' live delivery data.
Where it posts
Homebase Sponsored Job Post(paid) — A couple hundred a month puts your listing in front of far more local candidates than an unpromoted post. This is the main driver of applicant volume.
Job board syndication (organic listing)(organic) — Your post appears on major job boards for free, but unpromoted reach is limited — treat this as a supplement, not your main source.
QR code in the window & storefront signage(owned) — Free and effective on a busy east-side block — walk-in traffic and regulars who already love the place can apply on the spot.
Your social media accounts(owned) — A single post to your followers is free and reaches people who already know your food and vibe. Costs nothing but a few minutes.
Employee referrals from your crew(owned) — Your best cooks have been with you 3+ years and know good people. Referrals are your highest-quality, lowest-cost source.
Free levers you own
Approve and publish the post at $20/hour
Set a ~$200/month sponsored budget on the listing
Print and place a QR code in the front window
Share the opening on Blue Agave's social accounts
Ask your long-tenured kitchen crew for referrals
Review and respond to applicants quickly (within 24 hours) to lock in good candidates
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