Open Interviews Blog
Tips for finding work. Hiring insights for Austin restaurants.
Why Austin restaurants stopped posting on Craigslist (and where they post now)
Ahrefs 2026-04: 30/mo, low volume but top-of-funnel switching intent. Narrative arc: Craigslist's restaurant section decayed, scams + ghost listings. Operato
How to land a barista job in Austin with zero coffee experience
You don't need an SCA cert or coffee résumé to land a barista job in Austin. Here's what coffee shops actually screen for at walk-ins.
What Austin restaurants actually pay servers in 2026
$2.13/hr is the headline, not the paycheck. What Austin servers actually take home in 2026, broken down by restaurant type.
Open interviews this week in East Austin
Three East Austin restaurants are holding open interviews this week — bar, kitchen, and front-of-house. Where to go, when, and what to bring.
What Austin restaurants actually pay bartenders in 2026
Austin bartender pay in 2026: what high-volume bars, craft cocktail rooms, and neighborhood spots actually take home, plus where to walk in now.
How to land a line cook job in Austin without culinary school
Austin kitchens hire on what you can do, not where you trained. How to land a line cook job without culinary school, walk-in by walk-in.
Where to Find Walk-In Interviews in Austin This Week
Six Austin restaurants and bars are running walk-in interviews this week. When each window opens, where to show up, and what roles are open.
5 Tips to Nail Your Front-of-House Interview
Front-of-house roles are competitive. These five tips will help you stand out during your walk-in interview at an Austin restaurant.
Austin Restaurant Hiring Trends in 2026
Austin's restaurant scene is booming. Here are the key hiring trends shaping the industry this year, from pay increases to walk-in interview adoption.
What to Expect at a Walk-In Interview in Austin
Walking into a restaurant for an interview can feel intimidating. Here's what actually happens, what to bring, and how to make a great impression.