— Now hiring in McAlester —
You want work that feels worth showing up for.
Hungry Lotus is a Vietnamese food truck growing into evening hours. We are building the team that makes that happen, and we want you in it.
— The honest truth
Most food jobs leave you feeling invisible.
You show up, you grind, and nobody remembers your name next month. High turnover, no growth, no team worth staying for. That is not what this is.
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Feeling replaceable
Most restaurant jobs treat people like numbers. You deserve to be known on your team.
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No path forward
You want a job that can grow with you, not just fill a slot until someone cheaper applies.
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Chaotic work environments
Too many kitchens run on stress and shortcuts. You want to be proud of the food you hand out.
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Never knowing what is next
You want to know where the business is going and whether there is a real place for you in it.
— We get it
We have been building something worth being part of.
Hungry Lotus started because Heath and Tam wanted to share the food they love, done right, for people they care about. We cook Vietnamese food fresh to order, and our customers come back because they trust the quality. That trust took work to earn, and we protect it.
Now we are growing. We want people who want to grow too.
Days a week serving McAlester
Best of McAlester awards in 4 years
Why this matters right now
We are expanding to full evening service (11 AM–7 PM) in August.
The people who join us now will grow with us, not just fill a temporary gap. If you want to be part of building something real in McAlester, the time is now.
— How this works
Three simple steps to join the crew.
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Fill out the application below
Scroll down and complete the short form on this page. A resume is appreciated if you have one, but what matters most to us is who you are and how you work with others.
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Have a quick conversation
We meet, talk briefly, and figure out if it is a good fit. We are looking for dependable, friendly people with a good attitude. That is it.
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Train on lunch shifts, then grow
You will start during lunch service. It is the perfect way to learn the menu and the flow. Once you are comfortable, you move into evening shifts as we expand our hours.
— The work
Real work on a real small team.
You do not need to be a chef. But you should be someone who cares.
What you will do
✓ Greet customers at the window
✓ Prep fresh ingredients before service
✓ Cook simple Vietnamese dishes
✓ Keep the truck clean and organized
✓ Work together during busy rushes
✓ Handle catering events as we grow
What we look for
✓ Dependable, you show up on time
✓ Friendly with every customer
✓ Willing to learn and ask questions
✓ Comfortable in a fast environment
✓ Proud of doing good work
✓ Restaurant experience is a plus, not required
Pay and benefits
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Starting wage
$10/hour plus tips if you have restaurant experience. Competitive pay based on what you bring.
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Free meal every shift
Eat from the menu on days you work. Try the specials, learn the food, get to know the menu.
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Four raises your first year
We invest in people who stick around. Four scheduled raises in year one, then annual raises after that.
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20% employee discount
20% off on food you order when you are not working.
Current hours
Tue–Fri, 11 AM – 3 PM
Thu extends to 7 PM for Trivia Night
Where we are headed
Tue–Fri, 11 AM – 7 PM
Plus weekends for events and catering
📍 340 E Choctaw Ave, McAlester, OK. Rain or shine.
— What changes
This is what success looks like.
You join a team that respects your work and gives you room to grow.
Before
• Feeling invisible at work
• No idea where the job leads
• Serving food you cannot stand behind
• High turnover, constant chaos
After
→ Known by name on a tight crew
→ Growing into evening hours with us
→ Proud of every dish that leaves the window
→ Steady team, loyal customers
Ready to join the crew? Apply right here.
The ideal candidate is available for all listed hours and understands that consistency and dependability are essential.
