Are you looking to join a fun, rewarding, community-focused team at Iowa’s newest, one-of-a-kind game lounge and cafe? Do you live at the intersection of great food, delicious beverages, gripping games, exciting events, and thriving community? It sounds like you’re a perfect fit to be a part of the team at the Rook Rook Game Lounge & Cafe!
View our current job openings below. If there’s a great match, we encourage you to apply and we look forward to hearing from you!
View our current openings below.
At the Rook Room, we’re more than just a place to eat and play—we’re building a hub for creativity, connection, and community. As we open our new location, we’re looking for a Kitchen Manager ready to lead with purpose and build a kitchen that’s as fun and welcoming as our game shelves.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the ground up. You’ll help define systems, set the tone for food quality and culture, and lead a team where collaboration, innovation, and a shared love of hospitality shine through in every plate.
Be Who You Are, Completely
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Make It Memorable
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Whether you’re a seasoned kitchen leader or an up-and-coming culinary talent ready to take the next step, we welcome you to bring your full self to the table. Join the Rook Room and help us create a space where great food and unforgettable memories are always on the menu.
Apply today—let’s build something special, together.
The Rook Room is where play meets purpose—an imaginative space where community, coffee, cocktails, and creativity come together. As we prepare to launch our new location, we’re searching for an experienced, people-first Front-of-House (FOH) Manager to help bring our vision to life.
This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up. You’ll shape the guest experience, build a team culture rooted in care and collaboration, and lead operations that blend hospitality with fun and discovery. If you’re a hospitality pro who believes in the power of games, good vibes, and unforgettable moments—we’d love to meet you.
Be Who You Are, Completely
Increase Accessibility
Make It Memorable
Give Back
Live in the Moment
Apply today and be part of the founding team at the Rook Room. All backgrounds and identities are welcome—we’re committed to building a team as vibrant and diverse as the community we serve.
Are you a people person who can juggle drink orders, explain how to play Ticket to Ride, and still flash a genuine smile? Want to work somewhere that feels like game night every night?
The Rook Room is looking for friendly, fast-paced, and flexible Front-of-House Staff to help us serve up great food, memorable moments, and board game joy.
Be Who You Are, Completely
Increase Accessibility
Make It Memorable
Give Back
Live in the Moment
If you love making people smile and can keep cool under pressure (even during a Monopoly meltdown), we’d love to meet you. Apply today.
Want to cook up more than food? At The Rook Room, we serve up delicious eats in a place where board games, creativity, and community collide. We’re looking for energetic, detail-loving Kitchen Staff to help us keep things fresh, flavorful, and fun.
Be Who You Are, Completely
Increase Accessibility
Make It Memorable
Give Back
Live in the Moment
If you can bring the heat, keep it clean, and want to work somewhere that doesn’t feel like your average kitchen gig – we want to meet you. Let’s cook up something awesome together. Apply today!
Thank you for your interest in being a part of our team. We are always looking for talented people who live for our mission and core values. If you don’t see something above that fits what you’re looking for, we encourage you to check back often for more fun, exciting opportunities.