Available Positions

Job Description:

Taco Slingers are responsible for prepping and preparing amazing food according to our menu. A great team member will be able to follow instructions and take initiative to continually provide great tasting and enjoyable meals. They must be efficient in a kitchen and have the ability to work quickly. They will also be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitization of all surfaces, equipment, dishes, tableware, pots, pans, and utensils through manual cleaning methods. In order to help ensure all aspects of this position are performed as expected, training and regularly scheduled performance reviews will be conducted. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various ovens
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and make notes for re-ordering
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, set-up, and breakdown tasks as assigned
• Be fully knowledgeable of and adhere to sanitation, safety, and health department policies
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances
• Clean all kitchen surfaces, equipment, dishes, tableware, pots, pans, utensils, and bathrooms
• Perform other duties as requested by management
• Maintain exceptional customer service at all times
• Stands and/or traverses taproom/kitchen for long periods of time
• Use repetitive motions
• Lifts up to 50 pounds without assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in service industry
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (braising, baking, boiling etc.)
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, working overtime as needed

Who We Are

At Native Brew Works, we strive to cultivate community by building unique experiences and providing handcrafted, quality products. Native is a space for families to relax, old friends to catch up, and new relationships to form. We work every day to be an important anchor of our neighborhood and for Native Brew Works to be synonymous with the community, culture, and identity of our hometown of Jonesboro AR.

What We Do

Our team is excited about serving others and our desire to create exceptional experiences drives our passion.  Attention to detail and a strong work ethic gives us the tools it takes to lead our team toward success. We are dependable and we put people first. We do the right thing because it's the only way we know how to do them. We work together to accomplish our goals and we care about others and treat everyone with the respect they deserve as individuals. 

Who You Are

Leading people excites you. Learning how to get the best out of your team and to work efficiently towards a common goal gives you a sense of purpose. Creating amazing experiences for others is your idea of a creative outlet. Your attitude has provided you with success in leadership positions in the past. You keep your finger on the pulse and thrive in the details. You don’t always have the answer but you know how to find the solution. You have the confidence it takes to communicate a vision and inspire others to work towards executing that vision. 

What your responsibilities would be

As the General Manager of Native Brew Works, you will be a working, hands-on leader. You are expected to work in the kitchen or taproom throughout the week. It is imperative that you understand and can perform all duties associated with the respective roles; many shifts will require you to float between the two seamlessly. It is your responsibility to set the tone and encourage your teammates to perform at their highest level. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Operations

• Make bank runs including cash deposits and change orders
• Maintain  inventory for office, bar, and kitchen supplies
• Track food cost and minimize waste with monthly inventory check
• Keep food pricing worksheet updated
• Keep POS software inventory updated (adding items, deleting items, price updates, etc)

Team Building

• Hire, train, develop, and manage teammates
• Fill call-ins as needed
• Reprimand teammates and document transgressions
• Maintain accurate time cards
• Distribute cash tips
• Manage payroll costs and submit payroll
• Ensure company policies and core values are being upheld

Relationships

• Manage and resolve customer complaints 
• Ensure team members are creating exceptional experiences for our guests
• Go above and beyond for your guest and your teammates

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Paid time off 
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated and creative team
• Leadership training
• Discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise 
• Quarterly stipends