Taproom Manager Kenora

WHO WE ARE:

We are a locally owned and operated company in Kenora ON, with locations in Warroad MN, and Winnipeg MB, helping us close the loop around our communities on Lake of the Woods! Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is Ontario’s Northernmost brewery and is committed to sustainable practices, business growth and development, and building external and internal alliances to support local, fresh, and handcrafted goods and services. Lake of the Woods Brewing Company’s flagship location is in a repurposed, historic fire hall in downtown Kenora on the northern shores of Lake of the Woods with a Taproom & Eatery, Retail Store, Online Shop, and Commercial Sales – all under one roof. We are Minnesota’s northernmost brewery located in Warroad on the shore of Lake of the Woods! Our most recent addition is our unique microbrewery and tasting room in downtown Winnipeg, located in Hargrave St Market in True North Square. We are young and we are growing!

If you are energetic, a self-starter, a people person, enthusiastic about craft beer, we invite you to join our team!

WHAT THE JOB ENTAILS:

Flexible hours and weekend availability needed. Starting wage is $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Duties listed below are the minimum requirements, other tasks may be asked of you.

The primary focus of this position is managing the day-to-day operations of the brewery taproom and providing support to the retail store. This position is fast-paced, extremely engaging, and very social in nature. The successful candidate should be outgoing, have strong leadership and organizational skills to efficiently lead a growing team.

Taproom Manager Responsibilities:

Reports to: President/CEO

Must love craft beer! With the knowledge and passion to discuss our beers with guests.
Act as a brand ambassador and build relationships with customers and corporate clients.
Weekly scheduling of staff; creating and managing weekly task(s) list for employees.
Interfacing with logistics for ordering store supplies.
Responsible body on-site, flexibility of work hours.
Bi-weekly meetings with staff.
Supervise the daily operations of Taproom and provide support to the retail store.
Staff education exercises (beer tasting, brewery visit, programming).
Daily Cash Out reports – provided to Finance Controller.
Execute staff training procedures, assist in hiring for location, and incentivize staff for a fun, dynamic work environment.
Site cleanliness and enforcement of health and safety.
Inventory Management and reconciliation – daily reports.
Assist the Marketing department with social media.
Assist Event and Community Development manager with events and initiatives.
Assist Food and Beverage Manager with food special.

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years Managerial and/or supervisory experience.
Minimum of 2 years restaurant serving or bartending experience.
1-2 years of experience in a retail environment would be considered an asset.
Passion for all things craft beer – previous industry experience would be considered an asset (ie. Beer Advocate/Liquor Rep).
Ability to learn and adapt to new software quickly (GiveX, Quickbooks, Ekos)
High energy individual with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Smart Serve Certified.
Ability to work alone independently and in a team environment.

Successful Candidate May Expect:

If you are interested in this job opportunity, meet the above requirements, and are passionate about working for a cutting-edge business, please apply with a cover letter and resume – no phone calls, please. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Lake of the Woods Brewing Company are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, medical history, or any other status protected by the laws. Lake of the Woods Brewing Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Lake of the Woods Brewing Company encourages applicants of all legal working age.

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