Willy’s Mexicana Grill is more than a restaurant—it’s a family! The employees are the driving force behind Willy’s success and it’s important to reward and recognize their contribution.
First off, Willy’s wants to provide great benefits that attract great people. This list includes:
- – Average pay rate of $9.85/hour
- – Average pay rate with tips of $13.85/hour
- – Minimum starting pay of $9/hour + tips (avg tip rate of $4.02/hour)
- – Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- – Advancement Opportunities
- – Paid Training
- – Paid Breaks
- – Free Food
- – Catering Discount
- – Paid Vacation
- – Referral Bonus
- – Flexible schedules
- – Tenure Recognition
- – Holiday Pay
- – Bereavement Leave
Plus, managers have access to a 401K, long-term disability, Management Bonus Program (based on performance), and a $500 Manager Training Bonus (upon successful completion of training).
Willy’s culture keeps people motivated to make their job a career. We believe in fun and celebrating wins! Willy’s has a recognition program for whenever an employee gets their name mentioned in a review and when employees hit tenure milestones. There are employees that began their job as a cashier and worked their way up to general manager.
One multi-unit manager at Willy’s testified to the fact that Willy’s employees “work hard but are appreciated for what we do,” and multiple Willy’s employees shared that they were proud to work there.
During the incredibly challenging times presented by Covid-19, several employees felt like they were valued and protected. One said “Leadership stood up and took care of their people! It was inspirational,” while another added that “[The business] really took care of the team during Covid.”
One general manager praised the “growth potential” available and said that working at Willy’s “doesn’t feel like a job” because of the fun, family atmosphere.
So, if you’re a fan of flavor, fun, and friendship, reach out to Willy’s today because we’re excited to add more valued employees to our family!
