Personal Best Brewing in Ithaca, NY hiring Tap Room Manager

[PersonalBestBrewing]

Personal Best Brewing is a new brewery opening this Spring in Ithaca, NY. We're looking for for a tap room manager to start immediately. In addition to the standard tap room hospitality duties, we'd love to find someone who wants to be a part of of our team to help launch and grow the brewery. So there would be lots of room to learn and help in lots of areas along with the owner and the brewer. In addition to trying to make the job a fun, multi-faceted position that doesn't feel stagnant, we're prepared to pay well above an average salary for the right person and have room for growth to get profit-sharing/equity down the road.

Responsibilities:

• Taproom Operations
  • Ensure beers are always at their absolute best
  • Bartend at least 3 shifts a week and pick up shifts if necessary
  • Ensure bartenders have everything they need to successfully complete their tasks
  • Ensure the taprooms are clean, comfortable, and adequately maintained
  • Ensure guests have a positive experience during their visit
  • Notice and respond appropriately to other areas of the taprooms that need attention
  • Coordinate with Taproom Manager to manage draft line availability to account for new beer releases
  • Work with General Manager to control appropriate levels of backstock
  • Perform any other tasks necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the taproom

• Team Management
  • Serve as team leader to staff of bartenders and act as a resource for any challenges or issues
  • Host regular meetings with the taproom team to celebrate successes and address issues
  • Educate bartenders on new beers and beer concepts in general, giving them the knowledge to have meaningful interactions with customers
  • Keep the team updated and aware of the state of public perception of the taprooms and bartenders
  • Coordinate with Taproom Manager on scheduling, interviewing, & hiring bartenders as needed; enact disciplinary action if necessary
  • Implement systems to help the team work together to improve both customer experience and sales

• Supply Management
  • Source all supplies and maintain necessary levels of inventory
  • Keep the safe stocked with the necessary change for the register and for tip outs

• Improve Operations & Processes
  • Anticipate and address issues quickly
  • Recognize opportunities to increase taproom sales
  • Improve work-flow and employee happiness

• Equipment and Taproom Maintenance
  • Maintain all taproom equipment and resolve issues as needed
  • Schedule and manage visits from outside maintenance contractors as necessary

• Administrative
  • Notify staff of upcoming events and meetings
  • Audit the safe

Requirements:

• Ability to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work over, under, and around potentially dangerous machinery in tight or confined spaces

Please send us a resume and a letter telling us why you think you'd be a good fit to launch a new brewery; a bit about yourself as far as what's a fave beer, what music you're into, what the hell you do when you're not working/drinking, etc. to info@personalbestbrewing

Thanks for your time!

PB