Career Opportunities

We are always looking for talented, energetic people to join our staff. Please review the open positions below to see what best fits your skillset. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Bar Supervisor

We are in search of outgoing, friendly and hardworking individuals with a passion for high-quality food, craft beer, and excellent service to join our team as a Bar Supervisor.
The ideal candidate is a skilled multi-tasker who ensures that guests have a positive and memorable experience at our Pub and Restaurant. They will be responsible for preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests in a timely, accurate, and friendly manner. The Bar Supervisor will be responsible for managing the cocktail menu, bar inventory, and staff training for all bar-related areas. If you have previous experience as a Bartender and a dedication to providing excellent service to customers, we want to hear from you.

Bar Supervisor Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage inventory levels and ordering of supplies, including but not limited to liquor and mixers.
• Conduct regular inventory counts to ensure accurate tracking of supplies and prevent shortages.
• Train new staff members and provide ongoing training to existing staff members.
• Prepare and serve drinks to Eel River Brewing standards
• Maintain the cocktail menu and make any updates or changes as needed under the supervision of the Restaurant Manager and Owners.
• Accept and process guest payments, make change and balance cash receipts
• Ensure that all orders are accurate and brought to each customer in a timely manner
• Suggest beer, appetizers and meals to customers based on the menu and specials
• Work closely with restaurant management to immediately address all customer concerns and maintain a pleasant dining experience
• Confirm orders with the chefs whenever a clarification is requested
• Build rapport with the customers and provide them with a genuine, friendly, and welcoming dining experience
• Able to make suggestive sells and upsell novelty to customers based on the items they have chosen
• Stock the bar and maintain a clean and productive workstation
• Collaborate and assist other employees to ensure operations run smoothly and guest needs are met
• Assist the Restaurant Manager with other tasks as needed.

Bar Supervisor Qualifications:
• At least 21+ years of age
• At least two years of experience in a lead or supervisory role in a bar or restaurant environment
• Bartender experience required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to manage and motivate team members
• Ability to work 6+ hours on your feet at a time
• Excellent people skills and outgoing personality
• Team player, Hard worker, Honest
• Flexible schedule, must be available for weekend/evening shifts
• Previous knowledge of restaurant POS software platform is a plus
• Passion for craft beer, entertainment, and atmosphere is a plus

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

The pay scale will depend on experience(between $18-$20 per hour). Eel River Brewing Company offers Benefits to full-time employees (including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K retirement), and competitive pay based on experience. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Please send resume with work references to info@eelriverbrewing.com or drop off at the Pub at 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna. Absolutely no phone calls!

Line Cook

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you consider yourself a good leader? Do you love to cook? If you answered yes to these questions, we encourage you to secure your future with us as we continue to grow.

We are in search of a hardworking and experienced individual with a passion for high-quality to join our team in the role of Line Cook. Applicants must be self-motivated and possess the ability to encourage, drive and motivate. We are looking for team players that thrive on passion and purpose to join our team and contribute to an authentic vision to positively influence our Guests, and each other.

Responsibilities:

•Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
•Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
•Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
•Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
•Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, convection oven, and refrigeration equipment.
•Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
•Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations, Assists others in closing the kitchen.
•Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
•Work in a dynamic capacity along with expediter to maintain low ticket times and ensure properly prepared menu items are produced by the kitchen at all times.
•Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
•Must have problem solving abilities and be self-motivated, organized and able to multi-task.
•Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
•Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
•Must have a working knowledge of recent kitchen functions.
•Professionalism and safe work habits are a must.

Experience and Abilities:

•2+ years cooking and kitchen experience preferred
•High school diploma/GED required
•Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day
•High level of professionalism
•Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
•Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
•Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis

Eel River Brewing Company offers Benefits (including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K retirement), and competitive pay based on experience. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics.

Please send Resume with work references to info@eelriverbrewing.com or drop off at the Pub at 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna. Absolutely no phone calls!

Server

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding place to work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about the restaurant industry? If you answered yes to these questions, we encourage you to secure your future with us as we continue to grow.

We are in search of outgoing, friendly and hardworking individuals with a passion for high-quality food, craft beer, and excellent service to join our team as a server. Multiple positions are available.

The ideal candidate is a skilled multi-tasker who ensures that guests have a positive and memorable experience at our Pub and Restaurant. They will be responsible for answering guest questions about our beers, menu, daily specials and novelty items. If you have previous experience as a Server and a dedication to providing excellent service to customers, we want to hear from you.

Server Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
• Take customers’ food and drink orders
• Ensure that all orders are accurate and brought to each table in a timely manner
• Suggest beer, appetizers and meals to customers based on the menu and specials
• Work closely with restaurant management to immediately address all customer concerns and maintain a pleasant dining experience
• Confirm orders with the chefs and bartender whenever a clarification is requested
• Assist with setting and rearranging tables to accommodate larger parties
• Build rapport with customers and provide them with a genuine, friendly and welcoming dining experience
• Able to make suggestive sells and upsell novelty to customers based on the items they have chosen

Server Qualifications
• At least 18 years of age
• 2+ years’ Server experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work 6+ hours on your feet at a time
• Excellent people skills and outgoing personality
• Team player, Hard worker, Honest
• Flexible schedule, particularly for weekend/evening shifts
• Previous knowledge of restaurant POS software platform is a plus
• Passion for craft beer, entertainment, and atmosphere is a plus

Eel River Brewing Company offers Benefits to full time employees (including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K retirement), and competitive pay based on experience. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Please send resume with work references to info@eelriverbrewing.com or drop off at the Pub at 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna. Absolutely no phone calls!

Dishwasher

We are in search of a hardworking individual to join our team in the kitchen as a dishwasher. Applicants must be self-motivated and possess the ability to encourage, drive and motivate. We are looking for team players that thrive on passion and purpose to join our team and contribute to an authentic vision to positively influence our Guests, and each other.

Summary:
Washes dishes and does general cleaning and prep work in the kitchen. This position is also responsible for the morning cleaning and set-up of the dining room.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that all dishes are washed and “clean” according to ERBCo. procedures and state and county regulations.
  • Ensures that dish machine is properly maintained and cleaned.
  • Helps with accomplishing daily prep list and provides general assistance to cooks.
  • In the morning, this person is responsible for our daily maintenance/cleaning tasks.
  • In the PM, this person will assist with bathroom checks and clean-up.

Qualifications:

  • On-the-job training
  • Some experience a plus
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to run/use kitchen equipment

Skills:

  • Ability to communicate effectively enough so as not to hinder basic kitchen functions.
  • Ability to adhere to company policy and procedures as well as legal guidelines for safe food & equipment handling.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to perform in and adapt to a fast-paced and, at times, chaotic environment.

Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to stand for hours at a time
  • Requires the use of hands
  • Requires the ability to bend, push and pull.
  • Must be able to easily lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to push, pull or roll a full ½ barrel keg into the walk-in to assist bartenders.

Environment:
Noisy, hot and cramped.  At times, fast-paced and demanding.

Eel River Brewing Company offers Benefits (including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K retirement),  and competitive pay based on experience. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics.

Please send Resume with work references to info@eelriverbrewing.com or drop off at the Pub at 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA.  Absolutely no phone calls!

Packaging Technician

6:30 am-3:00 pm Monday-Friday
9:00 am-5:30 pm Monday-Friday

Multiple positions open at our Scotia, CA facility. Shifts may vary.

Duties include packaging on the bottling line, packaging on the kegging line, case prep for packaging, and general clean-up and organization. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be able to be on your feet for the duration of the shift. Forklift experience is a plus.

Resumes can be sent to info@eelriverbrewing.com. Applications can be picked up at both our Scotia and Fortuna locations. Absolutely no phone calls.

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