“I’m very excited to be partnering with [KCCD/FACE President] Hyepin Im on her API JOBS initiative funded by the City of Los Angeles to serve the API community.” Stated CCD Executive Director Alberto Uribe. He also shared how CCD is “very excited to be working with Buffalo Wild Wings and their new store” in bringing “lots of opportunities in the Koreatown community.” CCD will be providing the pre-screening orientation that will be held on June 29, along with providing training and supportive services.

Karim Webb, owner of the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Koreatown, described how his restaurant and company will bring a positive impact in the local community. “It’s a great place to commune but we also like to think we are a people development company.” He shared his desire to develop the necessary job skills for the younger generation. “We have the ability, especially young people…develop skills that are transferable in life. Helping young people develop is all about what Buffalo Wild Wings is about.” He also stated that on average, servers working at Buffalo Wild Wings can make “well north of $40,000 a year” with tip “because we are so, kind of big, and have so much volume, we have the ability to have a lot of servers making that kind of money.”

Mr. Webb also noticed that Koreatown, although a thriving area, did not “see a lot of quintessential American brands” like Buffalo Wild Wings. “This is kind of a new thing”, Mr. Webb said. “We’re excited to be here and partnering with you, Hyepin, because of your reputation and leverage the experience and breath of people who are from and know this community and help us seek out our team members.”

KCCD/FACE President Hyepin Im praised Mr. Webb’s investment in the community. “Thank you for your commitment to Koreatown and bringing your resources and your restaurant to the community. We are excited in partnering with you and with CCD to bring this resource to the community.”

Buffalo Wild Wings is a sports-themed family restaurant franchise, with over 1,200 locations throughout the United States. The Koreatown restaurant, located at Vermont/Wilshire will be 6,500 square feet with a capacity of 200. Mr. Webb is also the owner of Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants in Torrance, Carson, and the Crenshaw district.

Positions available include kitchen team member, server, bartender, cashier, greeter, and shift lead (management position.) No previous job experience is necessary to apply. “We’re looking for the customer service, eagerness, and willingness to put in the time and to learn,” Carlene Gepner, Business Development Associate at CCD shared.

Those that are interested in applying for the job openings must attend a pre-screening orientation through CCD, which will be held on Thursday,June 29 at 10am at the Wilshire-Metro Worksource Center (3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90010.) You must have and bring required documents to determine eligibility.

Eligible pre-screened applicants will then be able to meet with managers on July 6 to be interviewed. Successful interviews can lead to immediate job offers. 

To reserve an orientation spot, please sign up below or go to www.kccd.org/api-jobs.