Job Description
Job Overview:
Part-Time Taproom Associate – Fort Collins
Scheduled Variable Hours Up to 28/week
ABOUT ODELL BREWING
Since 1989, the culture of family and collaboration has thrived, fostering a brewery full of beer-centric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted and innovative brews. Odell Brewing is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers while making positive contributions to their co-workers and community through its outreach and charitable giving programs. In 2015, Odell sold the majority of the company to its co-workers (now co-owners) in a combined management buyout and Employee Stock Ownership Program.
ABOUT OBC WINE PROJECT
After decades of brewing award-winning craft beer, Odell Brewing ventured into a new category with the launch of a wine project. Dedicated to the exploration of unique flavor profiles in the world of wine, this project was born out of the brewery’s shared passion for the art of winemaking. The wine cellar and tasting room are located on a property adjacent to the Fort Collins brewery. We make, package, and serve wine on tap, in cans and bottles, with distribution in several neighboring states and throughout Colorado.
Our collective leadership and independence empower us to build a culture of ownership where we contribute, educate, and innovate, while keeping Colorado at our core. Always Better.
POSITION SUMMARY
Our Taproom Associates are at the heart of guest experiences across our campus - bringing energy, hospitality, teamwork and a genuine enthusiasm for World Class Beer, Award Winning Wine, and delicious eats to every shift. In this fast paced, hands-on position, you’ll welcome and serve guests, guide them through our beer, wine, and food offerings, conduct tastings, process transactions, support special events and tours, and help create an environment that fosters memorable community experiences.
If you consider yourself a lively, team-oriented, and welcoming person with a deep passion for craft beverages and exceptional hospitality, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Hours: Schedule will vary up to 28 hours per week.
Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Cultivates a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes equitable practices and demonstrates a commitment to diversity
Bartending
Promptly welcome guests as they enter the taproom in a warm and friendly manner
Support guests in beer, wine and food selection - including but not limited to, offering tasters and sharing tasting information
Remain attentive to overall flow and team needs
Wash and maintain glassware standards
Minimize beer, wine, and merchandise loss
Regularly clear and clean tables
Provide roaming service as scheduled to promote ticket sales and overall positive guest experience
During downtime, remain active by completing assigned tasks, including but not limited to:
Ensure the entrance, patio, and floors are clean and organized
Check temperature, lighting, music, cleanliness, bathroom marketing, and overall guest experience throughout the shift
Ensure bathroom cleanliness
General cleaning, stocking, and inventory management
Accurately handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register, POS, opening/closing duties, and updating guest information
Actively support and assist with special events, charitable events, wine club, and other active initiatives
Change kegs, tap new beers and wines & update digital menus as needed
Conduct fun and informative tastings and/or provide samples to encourage sales
Assist with wine shipping, merchandise sales/stocking and inventory tasks
Assist with, report, and document, as appropriate, problematic guest situations
Willingness to assist with any back of the house needs
Act as liaison for any outside contractors
Conduct fun and informative public tours
*This position requires flexibility and willingness to complete other duties, not listed above, as assigned
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays
Must be comfortable engaging with customers and resolving issues as they arise
Must have at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in a bar or taproom
TIPS certification required or acquired within 3 months of hire
Demonstrated passion and ability to ensure excellent guest experiences
Passionate about Odell’s purpose of building community through beer required
Models and promotes Odell culture and values
Demonstrated positive, motivated, hardworking, and collaborative attitude
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Knowledgeable about craft beer and wine a plus
Draft system maintenance, line-cleaning, or troubleshooting experience is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work long hours on your feet
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and move up to 160 lbs
Ability to work in a hot, wet, and loud environment
Ability to crouch, bend, lift, climb stairs, and reach
Ability to remain focused and level-headed under demanding situations
Ability to regularly work nights, weekends, and some holidays
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Odell’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons. Tips will be pooled each week combining both the Winery and Brewery.
Hourly Rate:
$12.14/hr plus tips
Odell Brewing offers a competitive benefit package including:
Weekly beer and/or wine allotment
Merch allotment
Food discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off to volunteer for local non-profit organizations
Equal Opportunity Employer – Odell Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.
