Lobster Shop 4015 Ruston Way Tacoma, WA 98402

Hiring Cooks Perform preparation and production duties following recipes, advanced knife skills and proper equipment operation/handling. 

About Us: The Lobster Shop on Commencement Bay has long set the standard in the South Sound for fresh, simply, and uniquely prepared seafood in an environment dedicated to hospitality. Voted Open Tables "100 Best Views in America", "Best Restaurant", "Best Seafood Restaurant", "Best Brunch", "Best Lunch", "Best Fine Dining" and "Best Service" in the South Sound, we have a unique waterfront location, a high profile, a fast pace, significant volume, and an amazing crew!

We have immediate opportunities for exceptional hospitality professionals with the following attributes:

• At least 2 years' experience in a high volume, upscale restaurant
• 1 year of oyster shucking experience

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``` - Minimum 18 years of age - Requires flexible availability -- weekends, nights and overtime as needed - Regular, reliable, predictable attendance required - Related training and/or job experience that would enable applicant to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities to perform job - Able to life 50 pounds - Able to sustain high energy activities for extended periods of time, handle stress and remain cool under pressure - Can work on your feet for extended periods of time - Be able to take ownership of your work and willing to be held accountable for your actions

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``` - A natural affinity for hospitality; kindness and graciousness towards others - An upbeat personality - Professional manner and appearance - A knack for multi-tasking - Curiosity, creativity, and an eagerness to learn - Team player

*Pay: *starts at $20-20/hour + 1.5% commissions on gross sales (full base rate range $19-25/hour, average $21-26/hour with commissions)

Benefits (subject to eligibility based on hours worked and length of service):

• Health Insurance -- medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long-term disability (need to work 30 hours per week)
• Paid Time Off -- accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
• Commuter Benefits through Alice
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dining Discounts
• Education Programs and Training Programs