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Kent & Lakewood


You Choose How To Apply

  • Online pre-Application:   Apply Now!
  • Walk-in Apply at Restaurant:

    KENT: 
    Visit anytime between 1 pm - 2:30 pm on these days: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
    LAKEWOOD: 
    Visit anytime between 11 am - 5 pm on these days: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

    No appointment necessary.
    Be prepared to interview with the manager.

  • Email: jobs@bbqpetes.com

BBQ Pete's provides superior pay with flexible scheduling, paid time off, 100% free meals, tip sharing, Medical, Vision, Dental, and 401(k). Experience is generally less important. We are more interested in applicants with a coachable spirit and a genuine desire to serve others. BBQ Pete's is a pretty nice place... Our Daily Goal is "To ensure every guest is delighted because of me." The award winning restaurant is consistently #1 on TripAdvisor. We seek friendly people to join us in delighting every guest with a higher level of quality counter service and great barbecue.

COMPENSATION:  is much higher than industry average: $21 - $27 / hour net DOE + comp meals + paid time off + medical + 401k (first 4 weeks: $16.78 training wage).

REQUIREMENTS: Age 18+. Positive track record (per references and background check). Authorized to work in US.


Job Descriptions

  • CUTTER:  Cut and plate BBQ meats to order.
  • PIT COOK:  Prepare, trim fresh meats from scratch and cook in NW Alder wood-fired pit.
  • PREP COOK:  Sides, fresh-cut salads, dressings, fryers.
  • COUNTER SERVER:  Plate and expedite orders. Food handling and high customer interaction. Requires speed, accuracy, and a coachable spirit.
  • DISHWASHER:  Side work includes general cleaning and bussing the dining room. Opportunity to advance to kitchen or counter service.