Reuben's Eats Line Cook

Salary: $20/hour plus participation in the tip pool, which has averaged $12/hour for the last 12 months

Position summary:

Reuben's Brews is looking for a passionate foodie that enjoys sharing their love of cooking with others. The successful candidate will be a very responsible team player who always works towards creating a wonderful guest experience. At Reuben's Brews the line cooks work both behind the scenes and in customer-facing, and the successful candidate will be equally adept at both. 

About us:

Reuben's Brews is a family brewery that opened in 2012. We brew from the glass backwards: designing each beer with intention, unbound by constraints. We know making the extra effort is worth it. We are the most decorated brewery in Washington, have two brewhouses, two tasting rooms, and two private event spaces, and we distribute our beer predominantly in the Pacific Northwest. In 2023 we brewed 27,000 BBLs. 

The role:

This role is responsible for the following:

• Ensure quality of food during prep and service
• Serve delight for guests
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized environment
• Commitment to upholding SOPs and Reuben's core values
• Communicate internal needs

The successful candidate will have:

• Passion for and experience working in a kitchen
• Solid kitchen skills from knife work forward
• Proven ability to follow and develop recipes
• Fastidious care for maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Physical demands of the role include but are not limited to: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Often lift or move full 1/2BBL kegs and/or boxes up to 50 pounds or more. 

In addition to these minimum requirements, we expect the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Glass Backwards mentality – taking unique, solution-focused approaches to problems
• A proven track record of Making it Happen – infectiously enthusiastic and can-do attitude – a thirst to learn, to teach others, and an obsessive commitment to our brewery’s success is an absolute must
• Recognition that we are here to delight - for internal and external customers, partners, and the Reuben’s team as a whole 
• A One Team mentality – a team-focused approach to achieving results
• Other-centeredness - no ego, a focus on team results, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and jump in where needed 
• A Passion for Craft - recognize and live a mentality that the extra effort is worth it. 

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business demands. Roles and responsibilities may evolve over the years reflecting the growth and maturity of the brewery.

Our team is the heart of Reuben’s Brews. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, career development opportunities and the exciting opportunity to help us craft a wonderful future.

Details:

• Must be over 21
• This position is in-person  
• $20/hour plus participation in the tip pool, which has averaged $12/hour for the last 12 months