Event Server - Craft Beer Experience at the Big Room

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Learning & development

Onsite medical clinic

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Paid time off

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico invites an energetic Event Server to join our Big Room venue. You will help set up and break down event spaces, provide attentive service to guests, and ensure compliance with state alcohol laws while showcasing our craft beers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong cash handling, and a passion for craft beer in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year banquet or restaurant serving or bartending experience.
• CA Food Handler's Card within 30 days.
• Ability to work well with a large group of people.
• Strong cash accounting skills and prior cash handling experience.
• A passion for craft beer and a strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown event venue including tables, chairs, water and beverage stations.
• Prepare glassware, silverware settings and bar setups; manage beer lines and cash drawers.
• Create a positive guest experience through high level service.
• Engage with guests to understand needs and exceed expectations.
• Follow California laws and SNBC policies on alcoholic beverages.
• Learn SNBC history and products and communicate beer styles to guests.
• Take orders, deliver food and beverages, buss tables, and handle transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

Event Servers work in our one-of-a-kind music and event venue, the Big Room. The Big Room, located inside the campus of our Chico Brewery, hosts a wide variety of events including conferences, training meetings, movie nights and world-renowned musical performances. As an Event Server, you will play an integral part in providing the Sierra Nevada experience to a wide variety of guests.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $16.90 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Works with team to set up and breakdown event venue to include: Moving and arrange tables & chair; Set up water & beverage stations; Prepare silverware settings; Prepare glassware; Set up bars including but not limited to glassware, clearing beer lines, cash drawers, etc.
• Create a positive guest experience by delivering a high level of service.
• Engage with guests to understand their needs and exceed expectations.
• Follow and enforce SNBC and State of California laws regarding alcoholic beverages
• Responsible for learning and maintaining knowledge of SNBC history and products
• Responsible for learning and maintaining knowledge of beer styles and have the ability to communicate the characteristics to our guests
• Serve customers with proper serving etiquette including taking food and beverage orders, delivering food to table, bussing tables, proper pouring techniques, glass selection and cash and credit transactions, etc.
  
  
  

Please Apply if You Have

• 1 year previous banquet or restaurant serving or bartending experience required
• Ability to work well with a large group of people in a team environment
• Must have good cash accounting skills and have previous cash handling experience
• A passion and desire to learn about craft beer
• A strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• CA Food Handler's Card within 30 Days required
  
  
  

Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 21 years of age to perform the duties of this position for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.
  
  
  

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2668

• This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **
  
  
  

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer