Taproom Team Member - Downtown & Ballard

Reuben's Brews; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Reuben's Brews seeks a Taproom Team Member in Seattle to deliver exceptional guest service across our Downtown and Ballard locations. You will help curate a standout beer and food experience while maintaining a clean, organized taproom and supporting daily operations.

The role requires MAST Class 12 and Food Worker Card, with a physically active workload and a team-focused mindset. Wages start at $21.30 per hour plus tips, and benefits include health insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with company

Qualifications

• MAST Permit Class 12 is required.
• Food Worker Card / Food Handler Permit required.
• Physical demands include standing, lifting, and mobility as described.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with exemplary service that matches our beer and food quality.
• Quality assurance of all offerings.
• Stock beer and merchandise and communicate needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized taproom.
• Taproom operations in line with SOPs.

Skills

MAST Permit Class 12

Food Worker Card

Physical stamina

Job description

Position Summary

Reubens Brews is looking for a Taproom Team Member with an unrelenting passion for sharing craft beer, handcrafted food, and authentic events. The applicant who joins our team will be responsible for delighting our guests with exemplary service that matches the quality of our offerings. This position will be split between our Downtown and Ballard taprooms.

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 taprooms, and two private event spaces, and we distribute our beer predominantly in the Pacific Northwest. In 2025 we brewed 24,000 BBLs.

The Role

This role is responsible for the following:

• Service that delights and guides
• Quality assurance of all offerings
• Beer and merchandise stocking, maintenance, and communication of needs
• Safe, clean, and organized environment
• Taproom operations in line with SOPs

Requirements

• MAST Permit Class 12
• Food Worker Card / Food Handler Permit
• 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 (60-160 pounds).

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 Reubens team as a whole
• A One Team mentality – a team-focused approach to achieving results
• Assume the Best Intent - 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 Reubens Brews. We offer a competitive wages and benefits package, career development opportunities, and the exciting opportunity to help us craft a wonderful future.

• Medical and Dental Insurance (for all employees who work 20+ hours per week, Reuben's pays 50% of the premium for part-time, employee only medical)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 4% company match

Details

• Must be over 21
• This position is in-person
• Wages are $21.30 per hour plus tips