Job Description

Heart Of House - Brewpub Line Cook

Karl Strauss is actively interviewing for Full-Time and Part-Time openings as a Brewpub Line Cook. Come be part of a fast-growing, supportive, team-focused, and beer-loving environment! Our company culture is vital to who we are, and we believe a strong culture starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in our values and expressed in the support and care of our teams. We look for authentic, collaborative, and diverse team members who align with our values and enjoy working towards our purpose: making people happy one Karl Strauss beer at a time.

Compensation: Hourly Rate: $26-31/hour (including tip wage)

Position Summary

Our Brewpub Line Cooks are part of our Heart of House team, and a crucial part of our service model. The Heart of House team works closely with our Front of House team to create an environment of great hospitality and enthusiasm for guests within the Brewpubs. The role of the Brewpub Line Cook is to cook and plate high-quality food for guests by following the Company's pre-established recipe specifications and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works stations on the line such as: fry, saut, pantry, expo, and grill.
• Ensures all food meets the specifications by performing quality checks, adding garnishes, and checking plates before presenting food to guests.
• Effectively manages tickets using Double-Line System for food expediting to ensure all plates are delivered in a timely fashion.
• Exhibits a professional demeanor, while working with passion and integrity.
• Assists teammates as needed and follows the directives of the management team.
• Adheres to all food-related safety practices set forth by Company, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen area and equipment.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is widely recognized as craft beer pioneers in the brewing industry. From our award-winning Core Lineup, artisanal Barrel Aged projects and Collaboration Series, down to our experimental and boundary pushing Small Batch Program, our beers cover every shade of the spectrum. World class quality control ensures that every drop of Karl Strauss beer leaves the brewery tasting the best it possibly can and our rigorous standards for transporting it across the state mean that it stays that way until it's in a can, glass, or bottle on its way to your lips.

Our Main Brewery is located in Pacific Beach, California and we operate 8 Surfrider ocean-friendly certified brewpubs across Southern California, at locations spread between San Diego and Los Angeles. We also operate as a distributor, partnering with like-minded craft beverage producers to distribute across Southern California. We are environmental stewards and work to make conscious decisions that reduce our carbon footprint, and give back to our environment. We are committed to sustainable operations and giving back to our communities.

The fun stuff! Some of the perks of working at Karl Strauss include

• Flexible Schedules: we will work to accommodate your schedule as much as possible! We understand you may be attending school or have other priorities.
• Employee Discount: Enjoy a meal, take home some beer, or add some Karl Strauss merch to your collection!
• Opportunities for growth and future advancement: We are proud of our internal promotions and believe in providing advancement opportunities within the company.
• Community: We are always looking for more ways to have fun together and support the community. Join us in our company-wide events!
• Beer of the Month: Eligible employees can take our Beer-of-the-Month home for free to share with family and friends.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent educational certificate.
• Flexibility to work a minimum of three shifts per week.
• Capable of working in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Must be knowledgeable in safe food handling practices and operation of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to understand and read recipes/plating specifications.
• Ability to perform basic weights and measurements and unit conversions.
• Ability to conduct various kitchen skills such as prep, saut, and broil.
• Advanced knife and cutting skills.

Physical Demands

Heavy work: Team member typically shares workstation with others in similar positions. Time spent conducting sedentary work is less than 25%. Requires walking and/or standing for more than 75% of the workday. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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