Careers - Royal City Brewing Co.
Position: Production Assistant, Packaging
Description: Royal City Brewing is hiring a production team member. Would you like to be a key part of our Guelph brewery as it expands? Are you excited to work in a small, energetic, locally-focused business? Are you a hands-on type person with excellent attention to detail? We are looking for a full-time addition to our team to operate our packaging equipment and participate in other production and distribution roles.
This is an on-site position with no provision for remote work. Our ideal candidate will be available Monday – Friday during regular business hours, but keen to get the job done should the occasional day run long. Starting pay for this position will be $21 per hour, plus a monthly team bonus based on output. This position will be eligible to participate in the company benefits plan after a three month probationary period has passed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with packaging runs on the brewery's various equipment
- Perform daily equipment cleaning and sanitizing
- Operate, troubleshoot and maintain packaging equipment
- Track and report packaging activities for inventory purposes
- Assist with various warehouse duties including but not limited to stock management & inventory control
- Maintain workplace in a clean and safe manner as per guidelines
- Other various production duties at the direction of the head brewer and management
- Carry on all work in a manner that reflects Royal City Brewing's mission and values
Skills & Job Requirements
- High level of attentiveness and attention to detail
- Punctuality and reliability essential
- Driver's license and clean driving abstract
- Prior brewery experience an asset
- Forklift experience not necessary but an asset
- Flexibility and adaptability – we are a small company and there are lots of different tasks to do
- Must work well in a team setting
- Passion for, and understanding of craft beer
Training on safe operation of all equipment will be provided. This position is physically demanding and will require the moving and manipulating of full beer kegs, cases of beer and other beverages and the lifting of grain bags. There will also be protracted periods on your feet while operating the equipment.
If this sounds like you, please forward your resume and covering letter to info@royalcitybrew.ca with "Production Assistant" as the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however we will only contact those selected for an interview. Cheers!
Prep/Line Cook
We are looking for a motivated person to join a team of passionate kitchen staff as a prep/line cook. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a kitchen that keeps the menu fresh and interesting, cares about team involvement and progress, and fosters community engagement and relations. We host many local events such as the Guelph Beer Bus and Trivia nights, private events in our Ward Room and Beer Hall, and run special dishes in tandem and collaboration with the bar to create interesting and tasty items. The ideal candidate cares about creating a positive environment along with passion and attention to detail for the food we create and serve.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, inclusion in tip pool, and benefits for full time employees.
Responsibilities of the job
● Prepare ingredients and assemble dishes according to recipes and specifications
● Support cooking processes by following established procedures and safety guidelines
● Handle food safely and adhere to hygiene standards throughout meal preparation.
● Maintain cleanliness and organization of the prep station and kitchen areas
● Assist with meal preparation during busy service times to ensure timely delivery of dishes
● Help with inventory management by rotating stock and notifying management of supplies needed
● Support the serving staff by preparing items for plating or presentation as needed
● Attends culinary meetings as required
● Engaging with the team (both BOH and FOH) in a productive and collaborative manner
● Other duties as required from time to time
Skills
● Experience in food preparation, cooking, and food handling within a restaurant or food service environment
● Knowledge of food safety standards and proper sanitation practices
● Strong understanding of meal preparation techniques and kitchen operations
● Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
● Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
● Good communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members
● Prior restaurant or kitchen experience is preferred but not required; willingness to learn is essential
● Food Handlers Cert.
Please send resume and cover letters to info@royalcitybrew.ca with the subject line: Application - Line Cook Position.
