Director of Hospitality - Minneapolis Cider Co

Company Overview:

Welcome to Minneapolis Cider! We're a start-up cidery in NE Minneapolis. We're passionate about introducing people to cider and challenging their expectations of what the cider experience looks like. That experience is about bringing people together in a sophisticated yet approachable, dynamic, energetic, curious and inclusive environment. We also host on-site: pickleball courts, a French chef-driven kitchen and a 7,000SF event venue. If we sound like your kind of drinking experience, keep reading below.

Role Overview:

One of our owners who has led the Taproom’s operations since we opened is moving out of this role to focus on the continued growth of the company’s beverage distribution operations (Our Trail Magic brand is now distributed in 25 states!). We are excited to announce that we are hiring for this new position of a Director of Hospitality (DoH) - responsible for leading all on-site hospitality operations at Minneapolis Cider. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant strategic growth and shape the future of our hospitality operations.

We believe there is still significant potential in our hospitality business, and have recently committed major investments - putting wind in its sails. We need someone that has already proven they are eminently qualified to captain a ship, and are now excited to run at their full potential. If you are energized by the boundless amount of opportunities for improvement - for yourself and for growing and operating a business, we’d love to talk with you.

Compensation:

Our goal is to provide a solid base salary, while prioritizing the incentive for growth. This role’s base salary is $90,000 per year, with a 30% bonus based on achieving annual revenue and cash contribution goals. We additionally offer a competitive benefits package with paid time-off, health/dental insurance options, 401K with employer match and employee discounts.

Responsibilities:

Leadership - Lead a dynamic team to achieve your initiatives

• Leading, developing and retaining the team, which currently includes:
• General Manager, Events Director, Executive Chef, Event Coordinator, Bar & Kitchen Teams, and outside marketing agency
• Positive Culture - modeling and upholding how we interact and celebrate our values of a curious mind, an engaging personality, a considerate approach, being a team player and loving to serve
• Influencing direction of Taproom - maintaining positive visibility in the community
• Constant Improvement - responsible for professional growth of self and others
• Refinement and enforcement of policies/procedures

Financial Results - Financially responsible for the hospitality business success

• Planned sales are achieved
• Cash contribution is achieved
• Accurate and timely monthly reporting
• Including expense reporting and payroll processing

Operations Results

• A great guest experience is our top priority
• Steps of service and product standards are consistently delivered
• Facility is maintained in first class fashion, with long-term stewardship of equipment though scheduled preventive maintenance
• Positive landlord relationships are maintained
• Regulations and safety practices from government agencies are met
• Systems, tools and processes are built and openly maintained

Management Work

• Planning - writing a 12 month budget and how you are going to achieve it
• Organizing - team’s expectations are defined and understood
• Staffing - ownership of all staffing decisions, personally highly competent as a coach, teacher and trainer
• Directing - promptly identifies opportunities and issues, initiates action while providing guidance to others, takes charge when results are lacking, and motivates the team to achieve higher performance.
• Controlling - monitors, measures and provides accountability for delivering results

Qualifications:

• Proven experience and track record of success in oversight of a hospitality business with annual revenue greater than $2M.
• Genuinely displays Minneapolis Cider’s values: having a curious mind, an engaging personality, a considerate approach, being a team player and loving to serve

Please submit your resume as well as a cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this role

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why are you a great fit for this role? Please respond here or submit a cover letter.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000