Sampling Manager Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ (NOW HIRING)

About Jersey Girl Brewing Co.

Jersey Girl Brewing opened its doors in April of 2016 in the rapidly evolving, exciting NJ Craft Beer Market. Since then, we have brewed an extensive range of beer styles including a wide variety of Ales, Lagers, and barrel-aged beers. We have established several flag ship beers distributed across all 21 NJ counties. Our Sample Room is a fixture in the community with an inviting atmosphere and exciting private events space.

About the Position

The Sample Room and On-Site Events Manager will be responsible for making the Sample Room and Event experience nothing short of exceptional. This dynamic position will supervise all areas of the Jersey Girl Brewing Company Sample Room as well as working on marketing, events, and managing Sample Room staff. This is a strategic planning position that requires ongoing input and dialog with the President. The Manager will work on the upkeep of the Sample Room, tend the bar in our Sample Room, and make retail sales during Sample Room hours. Success in this position will be founded in planning and execution. Attention to the customer experience at Jersey Girl Brewing is critical. Patrons should be educated on craft beer, our brewing process, the unique location, and growth of our brand. The candidate must be a self-motivated individual, who executes on a high level and is capable of collaborating and successfully multi-tasking.

The Sample Room Manager will also supervise staff working in the Sample Room, manage and coordinate inventory, execute a variety of events throughout the year, and assist in the planning and budgeting for the Sample Room. Tasks include but are not limited to, ordering/rotating inventory correctly and on completing a thorough month end inventory.

The ideal candidate loves craft beer (brewery experience is a bonus), is extremely organized and detail oriented, and is responsible as well as hard working. The position will cover the hours when the Sample Room is open and expanded Sample Room hours of operation.

We are seeking a motivated individual who can be a leader and thrive in an exciting and challenging environment. Passion for, and knowledge of, craft beer is obviously important, but the ideal candidate will also possess a proven track record of exceptional customer service, strong managerial and event planning skills, and proficiency on multiple social media platforms.

Responsibilities

·        Meet or exceed Sample Room Net Sales Goals

·        Increase Average Customer Spend

·        Utilize Customer Loyalty to drive repeat customer traffic

·        Take lead on hiring and training Sample Room staff

·        Manage the planning, organizing, booking/scheduling, and staffing of special events (such as private parties, charitable functions, beer releases, Farmers Markets, etc.)

·        Manage and support Social Media activities to support and promote brewery events

·        Inventory management/ordering of all sample room swag, food, and glassware items

·        Sample Room staff scheduling

·        Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, family friendly environment for both staff and customers

·        Develop opening and closing checklists, assignments, and other operational procedures

·        Coordinate and generate social media content and posts

·        This is a working bartender/bar manager position

·        Assist with outside events such as beer festivals (as needed)

·        Update and program POS system as needed to reflect menu/retail changes

·        Maintain strict standards to ensure compliance with ABC, health department, etc., and prevent service to underage patrons

·        Validate all TIPS Certifications are up to date

·        Update employee ABC form in the office

·        Ensure each interaction with a customer contains a mention of the tour on the menu or screens

·        TIPS Certification required for this position

Qualifications

·        Knowledge of beer styles and craft beer trends

·        Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

·        2+ years managerial experience in bar, Sample Room, or restaurant setting

·        Event planning experience preferred

·        Proficiency on multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat)

·        Confidence to lead others

·        Creative problem-solver

·        Attention to detail

·        Familiarity with Square POS systems

·        Post high school education/degree preferred

The Jersey Girl Brewing Company brewery is located in a 10,000-square-foot building. The tasting room occupies a little less than 10% of the building and holds approximately 75 people. We have an outdoor 8500 square foot beer garden and 5,000 square feet of indoor private event space.