We are Hiring! Craft Beer Vancouver Wa.

Hey Beer Friends! We are hiring!

We are looking to add to our team and bring on one to two beertenders who are knowledgable and passionate about craft beer and craft beer culture and who are dedicated to delivering on our brand promise - of being a welcoming, unpretentious place to enjoy and explore craft beer and make connections with others!

If that is you, and/or if you know someone who would be a great addition to our small taphouse team, check out the job posting and apply on either Indeed.com or PoachedJobs.com.

Beertender/Foodtender - Final Draft Taphouse Brand & Craft Beer Ambassador

Final Draft Taphouse is dedicated to creating and maintaining a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere where beer nerds and new beer friends - just starting their craft beer journey, both feel comfortable, welcome and taken care of! We are known for our commitment to community and making connections with people that are long-lasting, and for always providing them with quality, independent, local, fresh craft beer to explore!

 Job Purpose: The Beertender/Foodtender aka: Final Draft Taphouse Brand & Craft Beer Ambassador will be responsible for exceeding our guests’ expectations by creating an exceptional taphouse experience by providing 5-star service, all while promoting an understanding and appreciation of the art and culture of craft beer. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

·     Acknowledge and welcome guests to the taphouse in a warm and positive way where guests feel at home and always welcome. 

·     Engage with guests to create a 5-star experience by guiding them through our craft beer menu, sharing craft-beer knowledge with them to ensure they choose the best beer selection for them, specialty beers on tap, local events and promotions 

·     Relay information about beer styles and help guide guests through the sensory experience.

·     Pour and serve beer correctly

·     Prepare food items according to preparation standards with all safety and food safety top of mind

·     Adhere to safety, sanitation and responsible alcohol service policies and procedures 

·     Accurately handle cash and operate the point-of-sale (POS) system. 

·     Prepare to-go beer including online orders. 

·     Change kegs and update POS and Untappd menus

·     Perform opening and/or closing duties for the taphouse 

·     Sweeping/mopping of floors, cleaning of windows, tables, chairs, bar area, kitchen, sinks, etc. 

·     Maintain cleanliness of bathrooms before, during and after shifts, ensuring all supplies are fully stocked 

·     Remove garbage and recycling.

·     Answer guests’ questions and/or concerns and confidently works to resolve customer issues/complaints.

·     Monitor the actions of guests on a continuous basis to ensure safety; addresses any issues directly, then reports any potential issues to management

·     procedures 

·     Follow all safety procedures and SOPs and wear safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) when required 

·     Willingness to perform other tasks as requested.

 Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

·     Be a beer enthusiast, passionate about craft beer 

·     Have a positive attitude and outgoing personality with excellent communication skills 

·     Be at least 21 years of age 

·     Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

·     Ability to handle stress with grace

·     Ability to Be(er) Excellent to Each Other – Kindness, Grace and Respect always to team members, guests, vendors, competitors, oneself, everyone!

·     Ability to multi-task and shift priorities with a focus on providing an exceptional guest experience

·     Ability to “talk craft beer” with guests and then shift quickly into “GO” high-volume mode 

·     Ability and enthusiasm for promoting taphouse events and promotional initiatives

·     Guest service focused with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 

·     Be motivated, hard-working, safety-minded and innovative with a commitment to representing and enjoying in the culture and success of Final Draft Taphouse

·     Shares common principles/beliefs set forth by taphouse ownership. 

·     Strong desire to grow professionally with the company and with the team.

·     Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours at a time

·     Ability to routinely lift and move up to 75 pounds 

·     Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull 

·     Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays 

·     Have reliable transportation 

·     Have WA MAST 

·     Have Clark County Food Handlers Permit 

·     Have at least Cicerone Level 1 (Certified Beer Server) or willing to complete the exam within 90 days of employment

Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in a bartending role. Brewery or taphouse experience preferred. (This is not an entry level position).

Job Type: Part-time – Must be available Sundays, Mondays and one additional day during the week. Additional availability a plus. 

 Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience, beer knowledge and ability to deliver on the Final Draft Taphouse brand promise.

 Please send a cover letter explaining why you want to work at Final Draft Taphouse AND resume. No walk-ins please.