Tasting Room Team Member

Maine Beer Company; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tasting Room at Maine Beer Company in Freeport, ME seeks individuals who love craft beer and value a positive work environment. You will deliver excellent customer service, maintain a friendly atmosphere, and work hard to complete daily tasks.

Weekend and closing shifts are required, with prior craft beer or restaurant experience encouraged. Responsibilities include serving in a fast-paced setting, handling POS transactions, stocking, pouring, cleaning, and assisting with events.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude are required.
• Hospitality-minded and able to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Willing to work weekends and closing shifts as needed.
• Experience in craft beer or restaurants is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Keep bar in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a friendly and enthusiastic attitude while providing a welcoming environment to patrons and coworkers.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Communicate well with peers, customers, and supervisors.
• Take initiative and learn new tasks efficiently.
• Operate point-of-sale systems and handle cash/card transactions.
• Stock cooler with bottled beers consistently throughout the day.
• Pour beverages safely and consistently.
• Clean Tasting Room thoroughly as needed throughout the day.
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms throughout the day.
• Assist with Tasting Room events.
• Draft line cleaning and equipment cleaning experience is a plus but will be taught to hired employees.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Communication

Cash handling

POS systems

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) systems

Job description

The Tasting Room at Maine Beer Company is looking for someone who loves craft beer and values a positive work environment. This individual must exhibit excellent customer service and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain a friendly and positive atmosphere while working hard to achieve daily tasks. Qualified individuals should embrace hospitality and will be expected to work weekends and closing shifts. Experience in the craft beer industry and/or restaurant experience is strongly encouraged. The approximate pay range for this position is $20.00-$22.00/hr. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Keep bar in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Maintain a friendly and enthusiastic attitude while providing a welcoming environment to patrons and coworkers
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must communicate well with peers, customers, and supervisors
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate efficiency while learning new tasks and skills
• Ability to operate point-of-sale systems and handle cash/card transactions
• Stock cooler with bottled beers consistently throughout the day
• Ability to pour beverages safely and consistently
• Clean Tasting Room thoroughly as needed throughout the day (floors, tables, windows, fixtures, coolers, etc.)
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms throughout the day
• Assist with Tasting Room events
• Draft line cleaning and equipment cleaning experience is a plus but will be taught to hired employees

Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry and move a 5-gallon keg (65 pounds)
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment, with different temperatures and noise levels
• Must be able to collaborate and problem-solve with others
• Strong verbal communication skills to interact with peers, supervisors and customers