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TAPROOM ASSOCIATE

Job Summary:

The Taproom Associate is tasked with executing service in our guest environment. Working with a team to ensure that guest needs are met must be this individual’s primary focus to maintain quality and integrity of service. This position is customer-oriented and requires the ability to multi-task while maintaining social engagement. Good communication skills are a must. The ability to be present and engaged for long periods is essential.

This position mainly consists of guiding our patrons through the options on our Taproom menu in a relaxed, friendly and informative way, sharing beer and wine knowledge, filling pints, flights and crowlers, ringing up transactions, clearing, cleaning, polishing and stocking glassware, wiping down and resetting tables and counters, sweeping, spot mopping, restocking bathrooms, and ensuring the taproom is clean and tidy at all times.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. This position is part-time and requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week. Some workdays may extend up to 12 hours as needed. Some overtime may be required with wages being commensurate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must change into proper work safe attire
• Follow all standard operating procedures and safety protocols
• Communicate with management and the taproom team throughout the day to complete daily objectives
• Monitor efficiencies and inefficiencies and suggest/implement improvements
• Set up/tear down of bar at designated times
• Ensure that beers on tap are acceptable to serve (correct temperature, correct dispense pressure, optimal quality, no off- flavors); Report quality issues to Taproom Manager
• Tap kegs and remove empties from the service cooler
• Restock taproom cooler inventories as needed via procedural transfer of finished goods from production cooler to taproom cooler
• Ensure the bar and immediate bar area is clean and properly stocked at all times.
• Operate the Point-of-Sale (POS) system to ring up transactions as needed.
• Clear empty glassware from tables
• Operate glass washer, dry and buff all service ware, and stock shelves to ensure sufficient quantities needed for service.
• Reset tables by ensuring chairs are pushed in and menus are clean and available at each table
• Empty and remove all rubbish from garbage cans as needed
• Remove broken glass and mop as spills occurs
• Ensure bathrooms are stocked with soap/paper goods, functioning properly and kept clean at all times
• Pull merchandise from back stock areas as needed
• Fulfill mobile orders for pickup and curbside delivery
• Curate and help maintain a pleasant taproom environment (temperature, music, cleanliness, conduct)
• Ensure security of bar area; Does not allow any unauthorized individuals behind bar other than those authorized
• Set up taproom space as needed for special events
• Maintain knowledge about beer offerings through sensory analysis and information provided
• Able to communicate with clientele and assist with any questions, needs, or concerns.
• Understand and follow procedures to maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations and rules regarding beverage and food service sanitation as stated by the relevant jurisdictions.
• Understand and comply with state liquor laws as they relate to serving alcoholic beverages to the public.
• Identify signs of patron over-intoxication, takes appropriate steps to alert manager and coworkers, and safely remediate situation in a courteous and firm manner
• Execute all other necessary tasks and projects as they arise
• Work with leadership towards continuous optimization of operations

Qualities:

• Must value hard work, integrity, and optimism
• Comes to work motivated and energized
• Able to show poise under duress
• Knows when to ask for help in order to prevent mistakes and complete task at hand
• Communicates clearly
• Can follow instructions, compose orders and draft emails

Physical Requirements:

• Perform basic math as it relates to cash handling
• Consistently lift and carry objects and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds to chest height.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, lifting, kneeling and reaching
• Must be able to stand for the entire shift, up to ten hours
• Consistently able to use repetitive hand and wrist motion
• Work with hot, cold and hazardous equipment and materials
• Frequent water exposure

Working Conditions:

• Primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled production space
• Potential hazards include but are not limited to: repetitive or sustained physical activity, rapid equipment movement, sharp glass, hot water, dangerous chemicals/solvents, pressurized gas, heavy objects, slippery surfaces, alcohol
• Employees will have access to private breakroom area

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application to be considered for the position
• At least 2 years’ worth of recent experience preferred working in a server or support role in a fine dining or alcoholic beverage environment

TAPROOM SUPPORT ASSOCIATE

Job Summary:

The Taproom Support Associate is responsible for assisting the Taproom Associates with service in our guest environment. Working with a team to ensure that guest needs are met must be this individual’s primary focus to maintain quality and integrity of service. This position is customer-facing and will require a good amount of guest interaction. Good communication skills are essential.

This position mainly consists of clearing, cleaning, polishing, and stocking glassware, wiping down and resetting tables, sweeping, spot mopping, restocking bathrooms, and ensuring the taproom is clean and tidy at all times. This individual may occasionally be asked to fill draft crowlers, help pour flights, pull merchandise from back stock, and other such tasks during high volume times.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. This position is part-time and requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week. Some workdays may extend up to 12 hours as needed. Some overtime may be required with wages being commensurate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must change into proper work safe attire
• Follow all standard operating procedures and safety protocols
• Communicate with management and the taproom team throughout the day to complete daily objectives
• Monitor efficiencies and inefficiencies and suggest/implement improvements
• Assist with set up/tear down of bar at designated times
• Help ensure that beers on tap are acceptable to serve (correct temperature, correct dispense pressure, optimal quality, no off- flavors); Report quality issues to Taproom Manager
• Tap kegs and remove empties from the service cooler
• Restock taproom cooler inventories as needed via procedural transfer of finished goods from production cooler to taproom cooler
• Ensure the bar and immediate bar area is clean and properly stocked at all times.
• Clear empty glassware from tables
• Operate glass washer, dry and buff all service ware, and stock shelves to ensure sufficient quantities needed for service.
• Reset tables by ensuring chairs are pushed in and menus are clean and available at each table
• Empty and remove all rubbish from garbage cans as needed
• Remove broken glass and mop as spills occurs
• Ensure bathrooms are stocked with soap/paper goods, functioning properly and kept clean at all times
• Pull merchandise from back stock areas as needed
• Able to communicate with clientele and assist with any questions, needs, and concerns
• Curate and help maintain a pleasant taproom environment (temperature, music, cleanliness, conduct)
• Ensure security of bar area; Does not allow any unauthorized individuals behind bar other than those authorized
• Set up taproom space as needed for special events
• Maintain knowledge about beer offerings through sensory analysis and information provided
• Understand and follow procedures to maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations and rules regarding beverage and food service sanitation as stated by the relevant jurisdictions.
• Understand and comply with state liquor laws as they relate to serving alcoholic beverages to the public.
• Identify signs of patron over-intoxication, takes appropriate steps to alert manager and coworkers, and safely remediate situation in a courteous and firm manner
• Execute all other necessary tasks and projects as they arise
• Work with leadership towards continuous optimization of operations

Qualities:

• Must value hard work, integrity, and optimism
• Comes to work motivated and energized
• Able to show poise under duress
• Knows when to ask for help in order to prevent mistakes and complete task at hand
• Communicates clearly
• Can follow instructions

Physical Requirements:

• Consistently lift and carry objects and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds to chest height.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, lifting, kneeling and reaching
• Must be able to stand for the entire shift, up to ten hours
• Consistently able to use repetitive hand and wrist motion
• Work with hot, cold and hazardous equipment and materials
• Frequent water exposure
• Working Conditions:
• Primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled production space
• Potential hazards include but are not limited to: repetitive or sustained physical activity, rapid equipment movement, sharp glass, hot water, dangerous chemicals/solvents, pressurized gas, heavy objects, slippery surfaces, alcohol
• Employees will have access to private break room area

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application to be considered for the position.
• At least 2 years’ worth of recent experience preferred working in a server or support role in a fine dining or alcoholic beverage environment

Working for Mocama:

Mocama strives to take care of its employees. We believe in our beers and ourselves and have a firm stance that if you put in the work, good stuff follows. We will always do whatever we can to support and reward our people. Employees can expect to be treated fairly, honestly, and with respect at all times. While we do not currently offer insurance, we recognize that this is essential and are working to put options in place for the future. What we do offer is competitive compensation as well as annual pay increases based on performance reviews. We also provide paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, and paid sabbatical after ten years of employment. Lastly, staff receive deep discounts on beer and merch and of course free beer perks.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Mocama Beer Co. will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Mocama Beer Co. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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