Job: Humble Sea Packaging Technician

Reports to: Humble Sea Packaging Lead

Location: Santa Cruz, California

Humble Sea is seeking a full time Packaging Technician to join our quickly growing team. Humble Sea is looking for someone who is passionate about making great beer and understands the importance of a good packaging operation. We are looking for someone excited about the prospect of learning the ins and outs of our 50cpm canning lines to help us continue to craft some of the best beer in the industry. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

- Daily operation and maintenance of Humble Sea’s PSA CB-50 and PSA CB-50-C canning lines

- Work with Packaging Lead to diagnose and fix mechanical problems with packaging line (including filler, seamer, depalletizer, and labeler)

- CIP and SIP of packaging equipment

- Washing kegs

- Kegging finished beer in accordance with the packaging plan

- Palletizing and wrapping finished goods

- Ensure packaging quality standards are maintained by measuring packaged oxygen levels and seam metrics

- Perform carbonation tests on brite beer and adjust CO2 flow rate as necessary to achieve desired carbonation

- Maintenance and cleaning of Anton Parr Cbox and PFD

- Maintain accurate packaging logs

- Enter packaging data and QC data into EKOS

- Work with the packaging assistant to keep the packaging area clean and organized

- Inventory of packaging materials and communicating with Packaging Lead to order materials

- Receive, store and organize packaging materials

- Properly store and prepare canning dunnage for pick up

- Communicate maintenance needs to Packaging Lead and perform preventative maintenance on the packaging line

- Work with the Packaging Lead to increase packaging efficiency and streamline processes as Humble Sea continues to grow

- Prior packaging line operation preferred

- Forklift experience preferred

- Interest in and willingness to learn mechanical aspects of packaging line

- Careful attention to detail and organizational skills

- Patience and positive attitude

- Knowledge of chemical CIP procedures 

- Adherence to brewery safety protocols including proper use of PPE

- Ability to work standing for extended periods of time

- Ability to safely climb ladders over 10ft

- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 55lbs to shoulder height

This position is full time and benefited after a probationary period. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The right candidate exemplifies the Humble Sea brand values of “Kooky, Humble, Approachable, Innovative and Righteous.” Reporting to the Humble Sea Kitchen Manager, the Line Cook, helps create a fun and brand-aligned dining experience and exciting, local, and seasonal food. The Line Cook prepares excellent quality food items in line with the Humble Sea culinary brand standards and assists the central kitchen’s professional functioning. The Line Cook is responsible for ensuring all menu items are produced to the Kitchen Manager’s high standards and participates in kitchen operations, safety, and sanitation procedures. The Line Cook works closely with all food service managers to ensure the food service department’s efficient operations align with the Humble Sea mission, vision, values. The Line Cook will be assigned a specific area responsible for setting up along with their team.  

- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.  

- Ability to handle food as directed by the Kitchen Manager, properly pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator

- Ensure proper portion sizes are met, consistency in food quality, and follow ticket time

- Monitor, the quality and quantity of food, prepared and followed all checklists and SOP’s  

- Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform the Kitchen Manager of excess food items for use in daily specials

- Inform FOH and BOH staff of 86'ed items and available menu specials. 

- Ensure the quality of the food items  

- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation.

- Assist management in hiring, training, evaluating, counseling, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.  

- Accountable for following all recipes approved by the Kitchen Manager  

- Accountable for following all SOP’s, checklists, the sequence of service, and logs  

- Able to give and receive professional feedback. Make improvements when necessary.

- Communicate needs for present and future meals in a timely fashion.  

- Follow direction from management regarding daily, weekly, monthly menu changes. Learn current and future menus. 

- Able to follow FIFO  

- Communicate the needs for present and future meals in a timely fashion  

- Ability to follow approved recipes and menus  

- Flexibility to adjust to menu changes and learn current and future menus  

- Maintain a safe and sanitary work station  

- Ensure that all food prepared meets the flavor, texture, and presentation standards established by the Kitchen Manager  

- Maintain good relations with fellow team members in and out of the kitchen. 

- Understand proper cooking time and temperatures in line with standards set by the Kitchen Manager. 

- Ability to follow a schedule, arrive for work on time.  

- The role is a full or part-time, non-exempt position with the expectation to work 40 hours per week or less. 

- The line cook will work weekends, holidays, events, and evenings as reasonably necessary to achieve business objectives.

- Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.

- Complete safety training and certifications.

- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.

- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

- Anticipate and address guests service needs.  

- Speak with others using clear and professional language.

- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns.  

- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.  

- Stand, sit or walk for an extended period.  

- Dedicated to farm-to-table cuisine and experience as a cook, preferably in a large-scale kitchen environment  

- Must have up to date California food handlers card  

- Able to work standing and walking for up to 8 hours  

- Able to lift to 50lbs  

- The ability to speak a second language is a plus. 

Job Title: Humble Sea Bartender/Server

Reports to: General Manager

Location: 6256 Highway 9 Felton, California 95018

Hours: Part-time, non-exempt position

● 20 - 39 hours per week

● Shifts include the weekends, holidays, events, and evenings as reasonably necessary to

achieve business objectives.

Compensation: $15 per hour + tips

● Comprehensive benefits package including:

● Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hours)

● 401k + employer match

● Vacation, holiday, and sick pay for eligible employees

● Employee discount

The Humble Sea Shift Bartender/Server delivers an outstanding customer, employee, and

community experience consistent with the Humble Sea brand values of “Kooky, Humble,

Approachable, Innovative and Righteous.” The Humble Sea Bartender/Server provides the best

damn customer service experience and atmosphere for drinking beers, cocktails and eating

food in California. Candidates model Humble Sea’s mission of creating a fun and brand-aligned

dining experience and exciting, local, and seasonal food.

While this role is customer-facing, we are looking first and foremost for an inspirational and

humble employee who works well within a group framework. The best candidate is

self-motivated, is willing to provide help wherever needed, and can communicate effectively with

customers and employees.

● Contributes to an environment that encourages people to stay, relax, and chat

● Elicits product and brand “love” from customers

● Works well within a team environment and values working in a group setting.

● Finds a way to say “yes” and turn difficult situations into an opportunity.

● Engages directly with customers in a positive, thankful, humble, or apologetic way

● Provide dissatisfied customers with a reason to sing our praises after a resolution

● Ensures that the customer always leaves fulfilled by their experience

● Available to customers to communicate and identify needs and address their questions

or concerns

● Build and maintain excellent relationships and communication within departments,

including the Front Of House (FOH) and Back Of House (BOH) staff as well as with

customers.

● Follow the service standards in line with the Humble Sea and its vision, mission,

and values.

● Treats everyone with the utmost respect and doesn’t “play favorites”

● Ensure quality of beverages and kitchen items are consistent and to Humble Sea

standards at all times

● Develops and supports a positive attitude toward Humble Sea

● Ensure that the taproom complies with all food, drink, alcohol, and safety standards.

● Maintains safe working conditions for employees and customers

● Resolves safety concerns quickly

● Attends all mandatory meetings and training

● Perform additional duties as directed by the General Manager.

● Ability to stand/walk for extended periods

● Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry the product necessary for

customer service and inventory restocking

● Ability to walk up and down the staircase, carrying boxes, products, and other related

items.

● Ability to perform maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean

● Ability to safely assist in the moving of a full 1/2 BBL keg up to 40 inches off the ground

● Ability to safely work with equipment and chemicals for draft line maintenance

Minimum Job Qualifications

● Must have up to date California food handlers card

● Strong preference is given to candidates who obtain a desire to learn more about beer

and can easily talk to customers and staff about beer, food, and other libations offered.

● Ability to accept and act on feedback from employees and supervisors without resorting

to excuses

● Ability to be honest about skills and willingness to say “no” when they aren’t able to

execute something to a high-quality standard

● Ability to maintain high standards of performance

● Slack, Email, and Google Doc proficient.

● Social media and technology savvy in the context of brand and retail requirements

● Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

● Accuracy and attention to detail

● Flexibility, ability to adapt quickly and react positively to business needs and changes in

strategies

● Knowledge of a second language is a plus.

● Every employee’s responsibility is to contribute to a positive work environment through

cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Job Title: Prep Cook

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Location: 6256 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018

Hours: Full Time or Part-time, non-exempt position

- Up to 40 hours per week

- Shifts include the weekends, holidays, events, and evenings as reasonably necessary to achieve business objectives.

- Compensation: $17 per hour + tips

- Comprehensive benefits package including: 

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hours)

- 401k + employer match 

- Vacation, holiday, and sick pay for eligible employees

- Employee discount 

- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.  

- Ability to handle food as directed by the Kitchen Manager, properly pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator

- Ensure proper portion sizes are met, consistency in food quality, and follow ticket time

- Monitor, the quality/ quantity of food, prepared and followed all checklists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  

- Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform the Kitchen Manager of excess food items for use in daily specials

- Inform Front Of House (FOH) and Back Of House (BOH) staff of 86'ed items and available menu specials. 

- Ensure the quality of the food items  

- Prepare/ cook food according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation standards

- Accountable for following all recipes approved by the Kitchen Manager   

- Able to give/receive professional feedback. Make improvements when necessary.

- Communicate needs for present and future meals in a timely fashion.  

- Follow direction from management regarding daily, weekly, monthly menu changes. 

- Able to follow First In First Out (FIFO)  

- Flexibility to adjust to menu changes and learn current and future menus  

- Maintain a safe and sanitary work station  

- Maintain good relations with fellow team members in and out of the kitchen

- Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.

- Complete safety training and certifications.

- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns. 

- Ability to stand/walk for up to 10 hours a day

- Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry the product necessary for customer service and inventory restocking

- Ability to walk up and down the staircase, carrying boxes, products, and other related items.

- Ability to safely use a knife and other kitchen equipment

- Ability to perform maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean

- Ability to lift 50lbs 

- Ability to safely work with equipment and chemicals

- Must have up to date California food handlers card  

- Excellent people skills.

- Work with a sense of urgency. 

- Demonstrate experience and knowledge in impeccable high service standards, preferably in a medium large-scale dining environment. 

- Experience providing an excellent guest experience, including creating loyalty and repeat customers 

- Proven ability to build successful relations with both superiors and colleagues 

- The ability to speak a second language is a plus.

Job Title: Line Cook

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Location:6256 Highway 9, Felton,CA 95018

● Up to 40 hours per week

● Shifts include the weekends, holidays, events, and evenings as reasonably necessary to

achieve business objectives.

Compensation: $17-20 per hour + tips

● Comprehensive benefits package including:

● Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hours)

● 401k + employer match

● Vacation, holiday, and sick pay for eligible employees

● Employee discount

The right candidate exemplifies the Humble Sea brand values of “Kooky, Humble,

Approachable, Innovative and Righteous.” Reporting to the Humble Sea Kitchen Manager, the

Line Cook, helps create a fun and brand-aligned dining experience and exciting, local, and

Kitchen Manager’s high standards and participates in kitchen operations, safety, and sanitation

procedures.

● Prepare special meals or substitute items.

● Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.

● Ability to handle food as directed by the Kitchen Manager, properly pull food from

freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator

● Ensure proper portion sizes are met, consistency in food quality, and follow ticket time

● Monitor, the quality/quantity of food, prepared and followed all checklists and SOP’s

● Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform the Kitchen Manager of

excess food items for use in daily specials

● Inform Front Of House (FOH) and Back Of House (BOH) staff of 86'ed items and

available menu specials.

● Ensure the quality of the food items is to Kitchen Manager’s standards

● Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards,

and food preparation.

● Assist management in hiring, training, evaluating, counseling, motivating, and coaching

employees; serve as a role model.

● Accountable for following all recipes approved by the Kitchen Manager

● Accountable for following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), checklists, the

sequence of service, and logs

● Able to give and receive professional feedback. Make improvements when necessary.

● Communicate needs for present and future meals in a timely fashion

● Follow direction from management regarding daily, weekly, monthly menu changes. Able

to follow First In First Out (FIFO)

● Ability to follow approved recipes and menus

● Flexibility to adjust to menu changes and learn current and future menus

● Maintain a safe and sanitary work station

● Maintain good relations with fellow team members in and out of the kitchen.

● Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance

needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.

● Complete safety training and certifications.

● Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

● Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Support team to reach

common goals; listen and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns.

● Ability to stand/walk for up to 10 hours a day

● Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry the product necessary for

customer service and inventory restocking

● Ability to walk up and down the staircase, carrying boxes, products, and other related

items.

● Ability to safely use a knife and other kitchen equipment

● Ability to perform maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean

● Ability to lift 50lbs

● Ability to safely work with equipment and chemicals

● Must have up to date California food handlers card

● Excellent people skills.

● Work with a sense of urgency.

● Demonstrate experience and knowledge in impeccable high service standards,

preferably in a medium large-scale dining environment.

● Experience providing an excellent guest experience, including creating loyalty

and repeat customers

● Proven ability to build successful relations with both superiors and colleagues

● The ability to speak a second language is a plus.

● Every employee’s responsibility is to contribute to a positive work environment through

cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Job Title: Lead Line Cook

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Location: 6256 Highway 9, Felton,CA 95018

Hours: Full Time, non-exempt position

● 40 hours per week minimum

● Shifts include the weekends, holidays, events, and evenings as reasonably necessary to

achieve business objectives.

Compensation: $20 per hour + tips

● Comprehensive benefits package including:

● Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hours)

● 401k + employer match

● Vacation, holiday, and sick pay for eligible employees

● Employee discount

The right candidate exemplifies the Humble Sea brand values of “Kooky, Humble,

Approachable, Innovative and Righteous.” Reporting to the Humble Sea Kitchen Manager, the

Lead Line Cook, helps create a fun and brand-aligned dining experience and exciting, local, and

seasonal food. The Lead Line Cook is responsible for ensuring all menu items are produced to

the Kitchen Manager’s high standards and participates in kitchen operations, overseeing

production and quality alongside The Kitchen Manager, safety and sanitation procedures.

● Prepare special meals or substitute items.

● Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.

● Ability to handle food as directed by the Kitchen Manager, properly pull food from

freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator

● Ensure proper portion sizes are met, consistency in food quality, and follow ticket time

● Monitor, the quality/quantity of food, prepared and followed all checklists and SOP’s

● Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform the Kitchen Manager of

excess food items for use in daily specials

● Inform Front Of House (FOH) and Back Of House (BOH) staff of 86'ed items and

available menu specials.

● Ensure the quality of the food items is to Kitchen Manager’s standards

● Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards,

and food preparation.

● Assist management in hiring, training, evaluating, counseling, motivating, and coaching

employees; serve as a role model.

● Accountable for following all recipes approved by the Kitchen Manager

● Accountable for following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), checklists, the

sequence of service, and logs

● Able to give and receive professional feedback. Make improvements when necessary.

● Communicate needs for present and future meals in a timely fashion

● Follow direction from management regarding daily, weekly, monthly menu changes. Able

to follow First In First Out (FIFO)

● Ability to follow approved recipes and menus

● Flexibility to adjust to menu changes and learn current and future menus

● Maintain a safe and sanitary work station

● Maintain good relations with fellow team members in and out of the kitchen.

● Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance

needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.

● Complete safety training and certifications.

● Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

● Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Support team to reach

common goals; listen and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns.

● Ability to stand/walk for up to 10 hours a day

● Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry the product necessary for

customer service and inventory restocking

● Ability to walk up and down the staircase, carrying boxes, products, and other related

items.

● Ability to safely use a knife and other kitchen equipment

● Ability to perform maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean

● Ability to lift 50lbs

● Ability to safely work with equipment and chemicals

● Must have up to date California food handlers card

● Excellent people skills.

● Work with a sense of urgency.

● Demonstrate experience and knowledge in impeccable high service standards,

preferably in a medium large-scale dining environment.

● Experience providing an excellent guest experience, including creating loyalty

and repeat customers

● Proven ability to build successful relations with both superiors and colleagues

● The ability to speak a second language is a plus.

● Every employee’s responsibility is to contribute to a positive work environment through

cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Job Title: Dishwasher

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Location: 6256 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018

● Up to 40 hours per week

● Shifts include the weekends, holidays, events, and evenings as reasonably necessary to

achieve business objectives.

Compensation: $15 per hour + tips

● Comprehensive benefits package including:

● Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hours)

● 401k + employer match

● Vacation, holiday, and sick pay for eligible employees

● Employee discount

The right candidate exemplifies the Humble Sea brand values of “Kooky, Humble,

Approachable, Innovative and Righteous.” Reporting to the Humble Sea Kitchen Manager,

Dishwashers passionately model Humble Sea’s mission of creating a fun and brand-aligned

dining experience and exciting, local, and seasonal food. Dishwashers will maintain inviting

dining and serving the environment and ensure the restaurant’s overall cleanliness.

● Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the dish area.

● Aid in cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant spaces such as walk-ins,

service areas, storage units, restrooms, etc. Including but not limited to

sweeping, mopping, removing trash, wiping counters, etc.

● Ensure all utensils, glassware, and cups are available and stocked for the guests.

● Ensure all kitchenware/cookware is appropriately cleaned and available for cooks

● Assist in the organization and distribution of orders to the proper storage space using

First In First Out (FIFO) methods

● Build and maintain excellent relationships and communication within departments,

including the Front Of House (FOH) and Back Of House (BOH) staff.

● Follow the service standards in line with the Humble Sea and its vision, mission,

and values.

● Follow sanitation protocols set by the Kitchen Manager and state standards.

● Ensure all bus carts and dish storage is clean and sanitized

● Highly collaborative, flexible, ability to engage in positive, supportive, professional

relationships

● Align with Humble Sea’s mission and core values

● Demonstrate experience in and enthusiasm for process improvement

Physical Requirements

● Ability to stand/walk for up to 10 hours a day

● Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry the product necessary for

customer service and inventory restocking

● Ability to walk up and down the staircase, carrying boxes, products, and other related

items.

● Ability to perform maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean

● Ability to lift 50lbs

● Ability to safely work with equipment and chemicals

● Must have up to date California food handlers card

● Excellent people skills.

● Work with a sense of urgency.

● Demonstrate experience and knowledge in impeccable high service standards,

preferably in a medium large-scale dining environment.

● Experience providing an excellent guest experience, including creating loyalty

and repeat customers

● Proven ability to build successful relations with both superiors and colleagues

● The ability to speak a second language is a plus.

● Every employee’s responsibility is to contribute to a positive work environment through

cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.