Schwartz Brothers Restaurants

About the Company

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants, a privately held partnership headquartered in Bellevue, was founded in 1970 by Bill and John Schwartz. Bill's son Daniel became President and CEO in 2020. As the Northwest's premier restaurant and food service business, we pride ourselves on developing and growing unique restaurants where a guest can expect a great meal in a distinctive atmosphere. A memorable dining experience is not only an expectation, but also a guarantee at Schwartz Brothers Restaurants. From the October 1970 opening of The Butcher Restaurant in Bellevue to today, the focus of Schwartz Brothers Restaurants has been to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience each and every time they visit us. All of our restaurants are repeat winners of such prestigious awards as the ZAGAT Award of Excellence, Best Places Seattle, the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, the Washington State Beef Commission Beef Backer Award and numerous annual reader poll awards. Schwartz Brothers Restaurants currently owns and operates a number of full-service restaurants and food service businesses in the Pacific Northwest. These concepts include Daniel's Broiler® Prime Steaks and Seafood in Bellevue, Leschi Marina, South Lake Union and Downtown Seattle and Schwartz Brothers Bakery in Seattle and Renton.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants

Job Title

Quality Assurance (QA) Technician- Night Shift

Job Description

**Job Title:** Quality Assurance (QA) Technician – Night Shift **Role Summary:** Oversee food safety and quality during manufacturing and packaging shifts, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all product specifications. Monitor production processes, document compliance, initiate holds, and communicate issues to the FSQ team and supervisors. **Expectations:** - Strict compliance with GMP and HACCP requirements. - Accurate, timely recording of all product and process data. - Prompt reporting of food safety and quality incidents. - Flexibility to work night shifts and weekends as required. **Key Responsibilities:** - Monitor ingredient lot codes, process verifications, and product parameters (weight, packaging, sensory data, identity preservation). - Initiate and release product/equipment holds for non-conformances or pending microbiological analysis. - Record product data in the Product Grading Spreadsheet; notify FSQ team of out-of-spec products. - Inspect plant areas daily for equipment, storage, sanitation, maintenance, and GMP compliance; resolve issues promptly. - Verify HACCP pre-requisite program compliance and daily records (pre-ops, oven logs, allergen cleaning forms, sanitizer dilution). - Perform daily or weekly calibration checks for scales and thermometers; record on calibration sheets. - Conduct monthly metal detector validation. - Monitor pest control traps, log sightings, and submit reports. - Submit FSQ-related maintenance work orders. - Provide daily FSQ summary to supervisor and manager via emailed report. **Required Skills:** - In-depth knowledge of GMP and food safety principles. - Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Ability to read and interpret production and HACCP documentation. - Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Multilingual capabilities preferred. - Ability to work nights, weekends, and maintain flexibility. **Required Education & Certifications:** - High school diploma or GED required. - Washington State Food Handler’s Card must be obtained within 15 days of start. - HACCP certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Seattle, United states

On site

01-01-2026