Why Work For EMC?

Our Mission

To exceed the guest’s expectation by partnering with local suppliers, providing the freshest ingredients, and by developing the future leaders of our communities in order to deliver outstanding service for every guest.

Our Vision

To become Arkansas’s go-to catfish, crawfish, and seafood destination.

Our Values

Character – Consistency – Communication – Culture

This is how we approach everything within our culture, operations, and guest experience. These values are who we are, what we do, and how we do it. 

We think you’ll love it here!

Our Benefits

• Supplemental Insurance: Life, Dental, Accident, Disability, and more
• 401K and Profit Sharing
• Employee Meals
• Apparel Discounts
• Development Training
• Celebrations and Appreciation Events
• Management Bonus Opportunities

Our People

Amaiya

Amaiya

Trainee → Team Member → Shift Leader 2 → Shift Leader 1 → Training Leader

“I love that the schedule was flexible to meet my needs as a student. I have been able to develop my role as a leader for my team in a short time. It is great being able to work with friends while also gaining their respect as a young adult.”

Kayla

Kayla

Trainee → Team Member → Shift Leader 2 → Shift Leader 1 → Training Leader → Manager-in-Training → Store Manager

“I worked at another upbeat restaurant that focused on chicken rather than a catfish named Willie, but they still tried to promote a positive environment that inspired their team. I found my experience there to be helpful in my development at EMC. The difference was here, there is a supportive environment that encouraged me to find my voice.”

Matt

Matt

Trainee → Team Member → Shift Leader 2 → Shift Leader 1 → Store Manager → Lead Manager

“I took a job in college because I needed money. Little did I know that I was applying for a career where I would learn how to support and develop my team. At EMC our team is a family, we support each other, we hold each other accountable, we work hard, and we create a positive environment for our crew and our guests.”

Jerald

Jerald

Trainee → Team Member → Shift Leader 2 → Shift Leader 1 → Guest Service Leader → Manager-in-Training → Store Manager

“I am so impressed by the company’s leadership and the culture at Eat My Catfish. I have been given opportunities that I never imagined, but more importantly, I was given the support and resources needed to not only reach them but exceed them.”

Addie

Addie

Trainee → Team Member → Shift Leader 2 → Shift Leader 1 → Summer Intern → Director of Training

A flexible high school job, turned summer internship opportunity, turned post-college career. While watching the company and myself grow over 6 years, coworkers turned into friends, leadership became natural, and continuous self-improvement is just a daily bonus. As Director of Training, I now have the ability to have a positive impact on others who might be looking for a part-time job without realizing the opportunities and support that we have to offer.