Atlas Restaurant Group

NEW HIRE WELCOME · PRE-BOARDING THROUGH WEEK ONE

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Get to know who we are, the houses you're joining, and the values that hold every one of them together. Then, whenever you're ready, everything you need before your first shift is right here. We've got your back.

Redefining culinary culture.

30+
Concepts
54
Properties
5
States + D.C.
3,000
Team Members

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THE MOMENT WE ARE IN

Two new houses. Two hundred new people.

Every one of them gets the same welcome, on the same day, on their phone.

200+
NEW HIRES IN FLIGHT
30+
CONCEPTS · 54 PROPERTIES
5
STATES AND D.C.

WHY THIS PAGE EXISTS

Welcome to
Atlas Restaurant Group

"Redefining culinary culture." Inspired by their grandfather's success in hospitality, partners Alex and Eric Smith built Atlas to fill a culinary and experiential void — and to create real careers while doing it.

The gap between saying yes and walking in the door is where people go quiet. This page closes it. Everything you need before your first shift is here, on your phone, in plain language — no jargon, no forms you have to hunt for.

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Atlas Restaurant Group

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30+ concepts across 54 properties, 5 states and Washington D.C. One welcome.

Founded by
Alex & Eric Smith
Group size
~3,000 people
Concepts
30+ / 54 properties
Markets
5 states + D.C.

THE ATLAS STORY

Built by a family, run like a house

From one Baltimore dining room to 30+ concepts across 54 properties, 5 states and Washington D.C.

Atlas is a lifestyle hospitality group. You are joining a story already in motion — and two brand new chapters opening right now.

30+ / 54 properties
Concepts
5 States + D.C.
Markets
~3,000
Team

  1. The Beginning

    A grandfather's hospitality

    Alex and Eric Smith grow up around their grandfather's success in hospitality, learning that a great room is built by the people in it.

    Family roots

  2. Baltimore

    Filling the void

    Atlas launches to fill a culinary and experiential gap in the market — dining rooms that feel like an event, not a transaction.

    First concepts

  3. Expansion

    One group, many houses

    Steak, sushi, Italian, seafood, rooftop bars, and entertainment venues — each concept distinct, all held to the same standard.

    30+ concepts · 54 properties

  4. Multi-market

    Five states and D.C.

    Atlas grows beyond Baltimore while keeping operations tight: guiding principles, core values, and pillars of operation travel with every opening.

    Consistent standards

  5. Culture

    A welcoming workplace

    Volunteer work and ongoing support for local organizations and charities in every market Atlas operates in.

    Community involvement

  6. Right Now

    Two new houses

    Two restaurants opening at once and roughly 200 new team members joining together — the largest single onboarding wave Atlas has run.

    200+ new hires

Redefining culinary culture

Our standard, in three words

It is not a slogan on a wall — it is the bar every shift is measured against.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Core values and pillars of operation

The beliefs and standards behind every Atlas concept — and how performance is measured here.

EMPLOYEE CORE VALUES

What we live by, every shift

Professionalism

Personal care in a distinguished and professional manner.

Responsibility

Personal accountability for our own actions.

Excellence

Strive to be the very best.

Trust

The bond that holds our organization and our relationships together.

Teamwork

Our greatest achievements are only possible by helping and respecting others.

Training

Belief in a culture of continual learning and development.

Uniqueness

Raise the bar and provide unparalleled entertainment experiences.

Community

We are an integral part of our community, with a diverse and inclusive mentality toward hiring and hospitality.

PILLARS OF OPERATION

How we operate

01

Quality of Product

The highest quality product from across the globe, plus uncommon offerings guests cannot find in our markets — and, in the same quest for quality, locally owned farmers and purveyors, including our own sustainable farm in Finksburg, Maryland.

02

Hospitality

We are a hospitality organization first: service to our guests and our employees creates the entire Atlas Experience, and going above and beyond — always exceeding expectations — is what sets us apart.

03

Environment

The environment the experience is delivered in is paramount — lights, music, tables, chairs, uniforms and cleanliness managed throughout the shift — plus entertainment: live music, DJs, theatrical shows and more.

See how our team lives these values

Browse real shout-outs from across every Atlas house on the Recognition Wall.

Visit the Recognition Wall

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

One house, many roles

Whether you are on the floor or in the support center, every role here keeps the same promise to the guest.

ServersBartendersHostsLine CooksPrepBussersDishwashersSommeliersBarbacksExpoFloor ManagersGeneral Managers
~3,000
Team members
200+
Joining right now

WHERE WE OPERATE

Five states and D.C.

Atlas operates 30+ concepts across 54 properties, 5 states and Washington D.C., with the support center anchored in Baltimore.

SUPPORT CENTER

Baltimore, Maryland

Support center and where it all started

54
Properties
~3,000
Team members
6
Markets
Baltimore, MD — Atlas Restaurant Group

Baltimore, MD

Support Center & Flagship Concepts

Harbor East and Fells Point dining rooms plus the People & Culture, finance, and marketing teams.

Washington, D.C. — Atlas Restaurant Group

Washington, D.C.

Restaurants & Bars

Destination dining and late-night concepts serving the District.

Houston, TX — Atlas Restaurant Group

Houston, TX

Restaurants

Atlas hospitality translated for a Texas dining room.

Annapolis, MD — Atlas Restaurant Group

Annapolis, MD

Restaurants & Bars

Waterfront concepts on Ego Alley and City Dock, including Armada, Marmo and The Choptank.

Philadelphia, PA — Atlas Restaurant Group

Philadelphia, PA

Restaurants

Loch Bar and The Ruxton, on Avenue of the Arts and at The Rittenhouse Hotel.

Rehoboth Beach & Wilmington, DE — Atlas Restaurant Group

Rehoboth Beach & Wilmington, DE

Restaurants

Big Fish Grill, Crab House, Salt Air and other coastal concepts along the Delaware shore.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Your Path to Day One

A quick map of the moments between accepting your offer and settling in. Nothing here needs action from you — it is what you can expect to arrive, and when.

  1. 7 days before your start date

    Your welcome arrives

    You receive a welcome text and a first look at Atlas — who we are, how we operate, and the values that shape every house.

  2. 2–3 days before

    Logistics and welcome kit

    Uniform and dress code details, parking, and directions to your location land in your inbox and by text, along with a small welcome kit.

  3. Day one

    Meet your onboarding buddy

    You are introduced to a teammate assigned to help you find your footing through your first few weeks — someone to ask anything, at any time.

  4. Day 30

    Your first check-in

    Your manager sits down with you one-on-one to see how the transition is going, answer questions, and set what comes next.

HOW THE HOUSE RUNS

What day one actually looks like

No mystery, no guessing. Here is the shape of your first day and your first week.

Before

The night before

  • Uniform pressed and ready
  • Confirm your call time in the app
  • Screenshot the parking and door instructions
  • Bring your original ID documents
Day 1

Arrive 15 minutes early

  • Meet your GM at the staff entrance
  • House tour: stations, lockers, break area, exits
  • Meet your shift buddy — your go-to for two weeks
  • Family meal with the team before service
Week 1

Shadow, then run

  • Two shadow shifts with your buddy
  • Menu and allergen walk-through with the chef
  • POS and closing procedure training
  • First solo section with backup on the floor
Day 30

Check-in

  • 30 day sit-down with your manager
  • Feedback both directions
  • Cross-training options: bar, expo, lead
  • Certification and pay review path

BEFORE YOUR FIRST SHIFT

Pre-Boarding Checklist

Between offer accepted and first shift, this is the whole list. Tap each item as you finish it — your progress saves as you go.

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Finish everything marked Required before your first day.

THE ESSENTIALS

Policies you actually need in week one

The short version. The full handbook lives in the hiring portal.

Scheduling and swaps

Schedules post weekly in the app. Swaps need manager approval before the shift starts.

Call-outs

Call your manager directly — not a text, not the group chat — as far ahead as you can.

Uniform and appearance

Clean, pressed, non-slip shoes. Concept-specific standards are covered at pickup.

Breaks and family meal

Meal periods per state law, plus family meal before service at most houses.

Tips and pay

Biweekly pay, every other Friday. Tip pooling structure is explained by your GM on day one.

Respect and reporting

Zero tolerance for harassment. Report to any manager or People & Culture directly and confidentially.

Food safety

Certification required before your first solo shift. Atlas covers the cost.

Time off

Request through the app with as much notice as possible; blackout dates around openings and holidays.

WHAT YOU GET

Benefits and perks

Different by role, but nobody is left out. part-time team members included.

Dining discount

Discount across 30+ Atlas concepts and 54 properties for you and your guests.

Flexible scheduling

Shift swaps, availability updates, and pick-up shifts in the app.

Certification paid

Food handler and alcohol service certification covered by Atlas.

Referral bonus

Bring good people with you and get paid for it.

Promotion from within

Most floor leads and many GMs started in your role.

Benefits eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision available once hours thresholds are met.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Training that keeps going

Atlas invests in continual learning and development — starting before your first shift and never really stopping.

Pre-boarding modules

Short, phone-friendly modules covering brand, standards, and safety.

Before day one

Concept and menu immersion

Menu, allergens, wine and spirits, and the story behind your house.

Week one

Service standards

Steps of service, guest recovery, and how Atlas defines an unparalleled experience.

Week one to two

Certification support

Food handler, alcohol service, and role-specific certifications, funded by Atlas.

Ongoing

Leadership pathway

Cross-training into lead, supervisor, and management roles for anyone who wants it.

Ongoing

WHEN YOU ARE STUCK

Who to contact

You will never have to guess who to ask. Save these before your first day.

Your General Manager

First call for schedule, shift, and day-one questions

Text line

Text ATLAS to (410) 555-0142

People & Culture

peopleandculture@atlasrestaurantgroup.com

Payroll

payroll@atlasrestaurantgroup.com
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