Taproom Manager

About Utepils Brewing

Utepils Brewing is a Minneapolis craft brewery steeped in the traditions of the European brew masters. Situated on the banks of Bassett Creek, just one mile from Target Field in Minneapolis, Utepils features a spacious Taproom, relaxing outdoor Beer Garden, and a high-tech craft brewery creating indescribably good beer.

Our Taproom doesn't just sell beer, we strive to create memorable experiences for our guests.

Overview

The Utepils Brewing Taproom Manager is responsible for day-to-day success and operations of the Taproom. The Fernweh Taproom acts as its own business line inside the overall Utepils Brewing Company’s organization. The Taproom Managers own all aspects of this business model and are accountable to provide the highest possible guest experience by supporting our best-in-the-biz Front-of-House team, ensuring our award-winning brews are served to perfection, and safeguarding our unique Utepils ethos. This role provides leadership to the bartending and events team, ensures projects in our Taproom are completed appropriately and timely, maintains an active presence on the floor, and actively participates in program planning.

Duties and accountabilities include:

• Build a fun, energetic and welcoming culture for both employees and guests consistent with the Utepils Brewing brand.
• Manage the FOH team’s adherence to Utepils Brewing Taproom policies, standards, and training programs, including supporting continuing education for Taproom Bartenders to maintain a team of personable, beer-knowledgeable, customer service-focused team members committed to high standards of performance.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the Taproom, employees and guests.
• Manage the schedule of Taproom and event staffing to achieve optimum customer experience.
• Help oversee administrative duties and communications of daily sales reports, invoices, cash management, payroll reporting, and other tools as required.
• Work with other Taproom Managers in the management of property upkeep along with scheduling repair and maintenance projects, maintaining overall facility and sanitation to create a clean and comfortable environment.
• Propose, and in many cases lead initiatives (including live entertainment, Taproom events, etc.) to increase Taproom revenue.
• Support special events and day-to-day reservations for use of space in the Taproom.
• Maintain and order par levels of appropriate inventory of non-alcoholic beverages, food items, cleaning supplies, and other Taproom necessities.
• Learn, operate, and troubleshoot multiple technology tools which includes POS, Event Management, BOH functionality (adding buttons, promos, etc.) and running reports to analyze sales trends.
• Be an active and engaged part of Utepils Brewing’s success which includes other duties as assigned based on need.

Necessary Skills, Training, & Qualifications

• At least 2 years prior FOH management ideally in a brewery taproom.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to establish standards/goals, mentor team members, and hold team members accountable for attaining goals.
• Proven experience hiring and terminating team members.
• Ability to quickly assess situations, make decisions, and respond effectively to unexpected challenges; comfortable thinking on your feet.
• Exceptional proven customer service skills including the ability to orchestrate large scale events.
• Experience with Toast POS System or similar technology.
• Must have night and weekend availability and be responsible for closing Taproom.
• Knowledge and love of craft beer with an understanding of beer production and beer service.
• Must have, or obtain prior to start, TIPs certification or equivalent for alcohol service.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary will be based on skills and qualifications with a range of $55,000 - $70,000 /yr.
• Comprehensive benefit package including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Insurance premiums paid 50% by Utepils
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid 100% by Utepils
• Health Savings Account funded by Utepils
• 401 (K) plan with employer match
• 24 paid days off - 3 weeks of PTO along with 9 paid company holidays
• Employment Assistance Programs
• Beer and Merchandise discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000