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Vista Brewing is seeking a full-time hospitality professional to join our leadership team and uphold Vista’s company values of Integrity, Intelligence and Inspiration and inspire a guest-first mentality. Must love craft beer and restaurant operations!

TheGeneral Managerwill oversee daily operations of our Driftwood Tasting Room and Restaurant. You will be accountable for all aspects of the guest experience, including Beer Garden food & beverage service and execution of Private Events. You will lead a team environment which cultivates Vista’s ethos and trains rising hospitality talent.

If you’re looking to join a world-class team and would like to work in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, we’d love to meet you. Please submit your cover letter, resume and references.

We will reach out to candidates to schedule initial interviews and are looking for the new GM to start in August/early Sept.

In this role, you will work directly with:

• the Front of House Managers & Team to uphold service standards, streamline processes and create a cohesive and dynamic team focused on guest experiences.
• the Head Brewer to learn about Vista’s award-winning beers and share this knowledge with your team and guests.
• the Head Chef to understand and convey Vista’s culinary program to guests during service.
• the Private Events & Clubs Managersto execute world-class private event experiences and create meaningful memories for each of our guests and club members.

• Five to seven years’ experience in a GM or leadership role in a high-volume restaurant operation. Desired, but not required, if you have experience in the craft brewing industry or at a craft beer-focused restaurant.
• The highest level of professionalism, enthusiasm, positivity, and integrity
• A warm and welcoming hospitality-focused mentality
• A passion for hospitality, craft beer, wine, and local food
• A proven track record of building & training teams and maintaining positive team morale
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Operations management approach grounded in data and analysis (spreadsheets are a must)
• Cicerone Certified Beer Server certification. Vista will sponsor you to attain this within your first 90 days.
• TABC and Food Handler certified
• This is a Wednesday – Sunday role. Requires ability to work private events on other days as needed, as well as weekends and holidays as needed

• Salary commensurate with experience; long term career growth opportunities in hospitality, operations and corporate development as the company grows
• Medical, dental and vision group insurance plan
• Paid PTO
• Subsidized Mental Health services benefit
• Cultural & Fitness company benefits
• Ongoing training and development, including the ability to learn from our onsite farm, apiary and world-class brewing programs
• Sponsorship to join industry groups such as the Texas Craft Brewer’s Guild, Brewer’s Association, the Pink Boots Society and more
• Positive and fun company culture, including team building activities
• A beautiful work environment, including Hill Country sunsets galore!
• Free beer!

Vista Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and does not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

Vista Brewing is a destination brewery in the beautiful Hill Country town of Driftwood, just southwest of Austin, at the gateway to the Texas Wine Trail. The 21-acre ranch includes a brewery, elevated tasting room, farm table kitchen, organic farm, apiary, live music venue and multiple private event spaces.

Vista’s beer program celebrates traditional recipes using Hill Country ingredients, with a range of styles including easy drinking beer garden brews, unique collaboration projects and an award-winning wine barrel aging program. Vista also offers a curated selection of wine & cider along with a full lunch and dinner menu.

Vista Brewing was named "Best New Brewpub in Austin" from the Austin Beer Guide in 2018, "Brewery of the Year" from CultureMap Austin in 2019 and Best of ATX from Austin Monthly in 2021. Vista’s brewing program has won a national Good Food Award for five years in a row: Shine (2025), Stonewall (2020 & 2022), Hive Mind (2021 & 2023) and Dark Skies (2022 & 2024), which considers local sourcing of ingredients and company-wide sustainable business operations. Vista won national medals at the US Open Beer Championships for Dark Skies Black Pilsner (2019 Gold, 2024 Bronze), Le Saison (2025 Gold) and Daydreamer (2025 Gold).