Looking for a job? These restaurants in Arizona are hiring. Here's how to apply

The spread of coronavirus has caused widespread closures, economic uncertainty and soaring rates of unemployment.  

And according to the Arizona Restaurant Association, the closures caused by COVID-19 have left 157,000 restaurant workers in Arizona without a job. 

On May 11, Gov. Doug Ducey gave Arizona restaurants the green light to resume dine-in services before the state's stay-at-home order expired on Friday, May 15. 

Now, some restaurants across the Valley are looking to hire more workers as business continues beyond takeout orders. 

Hiring restaurants include Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, which is looking to hire 40 employees at their new Glendale location, as well as Raising Cane’s, which is hiring more than 150 positions throughout Arizona.  

Café Valley Bakery

What: Café Valley Bakery makes croissants, muffins, bundt cakes and several other baked goods for in-store bakeries, club stores and food service and convenience stores throughout the world.

Where: 7000 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix.

Hiring details: Café Valley Bakery is hiring maintenance techs, quality assurance techs, sanitation techs, production supervisors and entry-level production and packaging employees at its Phoenix facility. 

The bakery will hold open interviews every Thursday at its Phoenix facility from 9 a.m. to noon until positions are filled. 

Firehouse Subs

What: Founded by firefighters in 1994, this casual restaurant chain serves hot specialty subs, salads and other firehouse-themed foods. 

Where: 35 Firehouse Subs Restaurants in the greater Phoenix area, including:

• 2836 E. Indian School Rd., Ste A5-6 Phoenix.
• 15530 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste 130 Phoenix.
• 5225 W. Baseline Rd., Ste 102 Phoenix.
• 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 68 Phoenix.
• 3245 W. Ray Rd., Ste 1, Chandler.

Hiring details: Firehouse Subs is looking for more than 75 crew members, shift leaders and managers for both part and full-time positions.  

Interested applicants should call their nearest Firehouse Subs Phoenix restaurant and ask to speak to a manager about applying. 

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

What: A Chicago-style pizzeria based in Northbrook, Illinois. The company's notorious deep dish pizzas are handmade with thin crust and thick slices of mozzarella. 

Where: 7507 W. Rose Garden Lane, Suite 105, Glendale. 

Hiring details: In late spring, Lou Malnati’s is opening its fourth Arizona location in Glendale, and the restaurant is looking to hire about 40 new employees as cashiers, dishwashers, delivery drivers, kitchen crew and phone staff. The new location will not have a dining area, and will only offer curbside carry-out, delivery and drop off catering services within the area. 

Applicants can apply online at loumalnatis.com/careers or by texting “Lous” to 85000. All interviews will be conducted over Zoom.

Pita Jungle

What: A Mediterranean restaurant focused on fresh, healthy foods with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Menu items have a variety of greens, grains, legumes, low fat meats and fruits. 

Where:  Most Pita Jungle locations in Arizona, including:

• 1001 N. 3rd Ave. #4, Phoenix.
• 4 E. University Drive, Tempe.
• 4340 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
• 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler.
• 7366 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.
• 9792 W. Northern Ave. B1600, Peoria.

Hiring details: Pita Jungle is hiring more than 100 servers, dishwashers, line cooks, food runners, bussers and hosts. Apply online at recruiting.talentreef.com/pita-jungle. 

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Raising Cane’s

What: A Louisiana-based fastfood restaurant known for its breaded chicken fingers and Cane's sauce. Combo meals can come with crinkle cut fries, Texas toast and coleslaw.

Where: All Raising Cane's locations in Arizona, including:

• 4325 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix.
• 5850 N. Seventh St., Phoenix.
• 1050 E. Bell Road, Phoenix. 
• 960 E. University Drive, Tempe.
• 4075 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
• 1930 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa.
• 7386 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. 

Hiring details: Raising Cane's is looking for more than 150 cooks, cashiers and customer service professionals to hire across all locations in Arizona. Apply at WorkAtCanes.com or text "RCJOBS" to 97211. 

Sonic

What: This drive-in fast food chain is known for its tater tots, footlong chili cheese coneys and an abounding selection of beverage and ice cream creations. 

Where: Applicants can search for available positions by city to pinpoint which locations are hiring at careers.sonicdrivein.com.

Hiring details: Sonic is hiring about 280 employees in the Phoenix area including carhops, cooks and general managers for both full and part-time positions. Applicants can apply online at careers.sonicdrivein.com.