Careers at MudPenny
Work With Us
MudPenny brings together brunch, dinner, coffee, catering, and events across West Michigan. That means our team includes a wide range of roles, personalities, and skill sets—all working toward the same goal: creating moments that feel welcoming, genuine, and honestly good.
If you enjoy fast-paced days, supportive teammates, real hospitality, and food and coffee you can be proud to serve, we’d love to hear from you.
Current Openings
Why Join MudPenny?
A Team That Cares
Hospitality starts with people. We believe great service comes from teams that communicate well, support each other, and take pride in the little details that shape every guest experience.
Room to Learn and Grow
Whether you’re building a long-term hospitality career or looking for a great place to work while developing new skills, MudPenny offers opportunities to learn more about food, coffee, service, leadership, and operations.
Food and Coffee With Purpose
Our menus, coffee program, and guest experience are built with intention. From house-roasted coffee to thoughtfully prepared brunch and dinner, our team gets to be part of something crafted with care.
Local Hospitality, Real Connection
MudPenny is rooted in West Michigan, with locations serving neighborhoods across Ada, Grand Rapids, Rockford, and Spring Lake. We value the familiar faces, regular guests, and community connections that make restaurant work meaningful.
Who We’re Looking For
Friendly, Reliable People
We look for team members who show up ready to contribute, communicate clearly, and treat guests and coworkers with respect.
Hospitality-Minded Teammates
Experience is helpful, but attitude matters. If you enjoy helping people feel welcome, cared for, and comfortable, you’ll fit right in.
Fast Learners and Steady Workers
Restaurant days move quickly. We value people who stay curious, pay attention, and are willing to jump in where needed.
People Who Take Pride in the Details
From plating and pacing to clean spaces and careful pours, the small things matter. We appreciate team members who care about doing work well.
Our Approach to Hospitality
At MudPenny, “Honestly Good” is more than a phrase. It shapes how we cook, roast, serve, communicate, and care for people.
It means being thoughtful without being complicated. It means offering food and coffee with quality behind them. It means creating restaurants where guests feel comfortable, teams feel supported, and every shift has purpose.
Ready to Apply?
Review the open positions above and choose the role that best fits your experience, interests, and availability. We look forward to learning more about you.