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Deschutes Brewery

Deschutes has changed a bunch in the last 3-4 years with leadership shifts and a downturn in sales performance. It used to feel laid back but challenging in a good way. Everyone worked well together, benefits and pay were good, work-life balance was good, and leadership was transparent and on top of it. That is no longer the case. Now you can expect to work a lot of hours and have your benefits cut year after year. Attrition is incredibly high, communication is terrible,  goals and priorities are constantly changing, and there is a lack of accountability from the top down. The senior leadership team does not lead and until something is done about that, I don’t think Deschutes Brewery will be a fun place to work again. It’s been a sad trajectory to witness for such a wonderful and iconic legacy craft beer brand. 

You never fully appreciate a job (positively or other) until you have moved on to another.  Looking back on my tenure at Deschutes, I have to say "boy, I miss you guys!"  This place is top notch, first class.  Management thoroughly devises strategies for major projects and company decisions.  Even before becoming an ESOP, the leaders communicated to and involved employees of all levels.  If you weren't "in the know" then you weren't listening.  From expansions and finances to birthdays and babies, things were explained with clarity, included those involved, and all with a love for everything beer.  Five star organization by far.  It was a pleasure doing business with these folks.  Cheers!

I go into work each day expecting to give more than just 100 percent.  Anticipating a busy rush considering that the summer season is upon the restaurant I organize myself for a busy shift and apply an efficient protocol. I have been working in the restaurant industry for years learning that every place is different expect to acquire new skills. I love the team members and management is excellent making me feel welcome each day I work. To me my attitude is this there is no hard part if you have a disciplined mind set keep going into the rushes with a calm demeanor and cool head. I love every aspect of my job.

I really loved working here! The company really cares about its employees and values even the little guys opinion. Management is very hands on and is always there to help when you need it. Corporate is friendly and engaging. Overall, I loved working here. The biggest qualm to me was the pay for lower management, the work required.... did not equal the pay. Don't let that stop you though! Deschutes Brewery is a place you will be proud to say you work for.  

There is a lack of communication starting with the ceo and department heads. There is not a clear direction on where the company is heading. Lack of job security. There is no proper management training and managers do not know how to manage. There are no set development plans. They say there is work life balance but there is not. You’re expected to produce 150% but do not go overtime. Unrealistic expectations of job duties. 

A false sense of importance by claiming you’re a “co-owner” when really you don’t actually get a say in anything. Hired new people after they laid people off twice now. People that worked there for more than 10 years were permanently let go after pandemic lay offs. There’s no room for advancement in the kitchen. They sugarcoat things with giving you all of these benefits. Worked to death in the busy season and managers get upset if you need certain days off.

There is an enormous amount of work expected from all 'co-owners' with little to no acknowledgment or appreciation. Most of the managers do not actually know how to do their job and are not helpful at all during busy hours. Higher management is rarely even present. This work environment is extremely toxic and there is no leadership. 

Working for the Brewery was like working with family everyone has a great attitude I learned to drive a forklift, trouble shooting, fixing things on the bottle line, ordering supplies, Towards the last couple of years working in shipping I Leaned a lot about working with truck drivers it's was the most challenging part of my job. And .the employee parties were fun

What is the best part of working at the company?
The team environment and the company is great. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing really. It is structured well so everyone helps e ryone and knows what their responsibilities are. Make the work and the job easy. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was a very fun place to work for all types of reasons.

Not a positive environment. Long boring and strenuous days. Someone always calls in sick for that day and puts extra work on others. Poor management. Very corporate feel even though it’s ‘employee Owned’. Not a fan of the colleagues either. Not that great of people.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Line cook 18 salaries reported	$20.42 per hour
Dishwasher 6 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
Packaging operator 3 salaries reported	$22.56 per hour
Brewer 7 salaries reported	$21.88 per hour
Yard hostler 1 salary reported	$27.00 per hour

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