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Food Runner

Job Type: Part-time

Starting Wage: $12/hr + tips

Position Summary:

Duties include greeting guests, taking orders accurately and entering them into the point-of-sale system, providing accurate information about menu items, and operating a paging system. This role also includes clearing tables, dishes and assisting the kitchen staff as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest guest satisfaction by providing consistent excellence of service and giving genuine personal attention
• Professionally greeting and welcoming guests upon arrival
• Accurately and positively portraying menu items
• Buses and resets tables
• Assists with dishes
• Able to assist in the kitchen as needed
• Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and still perform all duties accurately and effectively
• Has a good knowledge of the POS and paging systems to provide an efficient and accurate ordering experience
• Communicates effectively with guests, co-workers, and managers and works in harmony and cooperation with all other departments.
• Performs opening, cleaning, and closing duties
• Has good knowledge of Mocama Brewing Company and its current events

Qualifications:

• Sincere desire to learn, help where needed, and to exceed guest expectations
• Strong communication skills
• Must be team-oriented
• Must be Foodsafe Level 1 in the state of Florida
• Night and weekend availability

Reports To: Chef and Taproom Manager

TAPROOM ASSOCIATE

Job Summary:

The Taproom Associate is tasked with executing service in our guest environment. This individual’s primary focus must be working with a team to ensure that guest needs are met to maintain quality and integrity of service. This position is customer-oriented and requires the ability to multitask 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 be extended 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 the Taproom Manager
• Tap kegs and remove empties from the service cooler
• Restock taproom cooler inventories as needed via procedural transfer of finished goods from the production cooler to the 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 the 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 occur
• 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 the security of the bar area; Do not allow any unauthorized individuals behind the 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, take appropriate steps to alert the manager and coworkers, and safely remediate the 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 to prevent mistakes and complete the 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 a 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

BARISTA

Job Summary:

Our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.

A Mocama Coffee Barista is someone passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a warm and welcoming environment, engaging with customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Craft quality beverages based on coffee shop standards and customer preference
• Perform with consistency and excellence to maintain customer satisfaction
• Express creativity in new flavor combinations and potential menu specials
• Promote specials and make recommendations based on the individual customer
• Communicate well with team members to work effectively and efficiently
• Maintain inventory and a clean, organized environment with attention to detail
• Express detailed knowledge of the products, company, events, etc.
• Staying informed on coffee community happenings and trends

Qualities:

• Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company
• Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences 
• Reliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game
• Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs
• You love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee 
• Excited about taking on new experiences and possessing a can-do attitude
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
• Have a flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, weekends, and some holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods. You’re on your feet the majority of the day, whether you are standing behind a bar pulling shots or walking the cafe floor
• Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work. You’re using your hands to operate beautiful espresso machines, pour delicious pour-overs, and operate the register (among other responsibilities)
• As needed squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders. For example, you may have to bend down or reach up to grab cups, lids, and towels
• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds. For example, you’ll be handling bags of coffee beans, coffee kegs, crates of milk, tubs of dishes, and trash bins
• Ability to smell and taste. You’re tasting and smelling coffee and food, helping ensure quality control for each cup 
• Ability to listen and speak. You’re listening and speaking with our guests to take and fill orders, and guide and create experiences

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 a private breakroom area

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.

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 based on 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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