General Manager, Distillery

General Manager, Executive Associate of Oaklore Distilling Co.

About the job

Oaklore Distilling Co is a North Carolina based company specializing in craft spirits. Oaklore makes Gin, Rum, Vodka, a North Carolina Straight Rye Whiskey and a Four Grain Bourbon, and additional products are always in development. The company has identified additional locations and plans to enter distribution phase in 2024. We are a growing company on the cutting edge of creativity and efficiency while maintaining the high standards of the craft spirits industry. We are a family owned business who expects to treat employees and customers with the highest respect.

The General Manager/Executive Associate will run the tasting room, merchandise shop, manage employees, handle reporting, and events at the distillery location in Matthews, NC. The position is designed to grow with the company and the additional locations. The individual will work with the owners on business development and execution. As this position reports directly to the owners, you’ll be part of an inner circle that will see the growth happening from the inside. This position has tremendous growth potential for the person that has a rock solid positive and creative outlook, works well with a team, and wants to create an incredible guest and community experience! Come grow with Oaklore!

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee and manage all aspects of the Matthews Oaklore location

· Oversee, schedule and manage all employees

· Manage inventory and make necessary orders

· Ensure safety of customers and employees

· Manage the customer experience

· Be present at events held on and off site, as necessary

· Compile and distribute daily and/or monthly sales and payroll reporting.

· Support business development efforts as needed, to include project coordination with internal and external clients, offering feedback on technological or systems enhancements and performing data collection or testing in conjunction with such initiatives.

· Support owners as an executive associate, a role that supports company growth, as requested

Required Qualifications

· 5 years management experience.

· Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel w/ advanced knowledge of functions for reporting

· Experience with point-of-sale systems

· Significant client interaction requiring strong verbal and written communication skills

· Experience with sales and marketing

· Experience in hospitality, bar

Preferred Qualifications

· Relevant experience in retail, bar, distillery, brewery or relevant business

· Advanced knowledge of how to handle conflict, solutions and remedies, creativity, positivity

Compensation and Benefits

· Paid time off available, benefits available

· Advancement as the company grows, including potential profit sharing after 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Physical Setting:

• Bar

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Every weekend

COVID-19 considerations:
We take general COVID-19 precautions as recommended by the CDC.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Matthews, NC 28105: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience with hospitality or a bar environment?

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location