Assistant Hospitality Manager

Tree House Brewing Company•Tewksbury, MA

20h•$68,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Hospitality Manager will be an integral part of leading personnel and operations, which will include an expansive taproom, an extensive retail and merchandise space, beer-to-go, and our exceptional culinary program. The successful candidate must have initiative and a can-do attitude, quickly get up to speed on our culture and processes, take pride in minor details, and understand their impact within the Tree House ecosystem. This is a full-time role that may require travel to other locations. Nights, weekends, holidays and any days with operational significance (events, concerts, etc.) are expected to be worked by the Assistant Hospitality Manager. Flexibility with general availability is necessary to satisfy the 7 day per week/363 day a year operations. At Tree House, we have a lot of guests, and each of them deserves and expects the very best from us. This requires hard work, unrelenting focus, and a continued desire to evolve and improve. Since 2011, our culture has been one of energy and passion for the individual Tree House Experience, one guest at a time. We are looking for those who can think on the fly, project optimism, and a can-do attitude for the teams they lead. Tree House is a challenging environment best suited to those who maintain a customer-forward, energetic demeanor in the face of high customer volume and daily pivots. You must demonstrate that you can thrive in this uniquely busy environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on management experience in the hospitality industry.
Strong business acumen - policy and protocol adherence, product knowledge, labor costs, and overall operational know-how.
Uncompromising desire for quality - we put the highest premium on quality of product, guest experience, and team member satisfaction.
Operational excellence - we strive for a culture where management and team members are invested in business outcomes and are empowered to drive positive change. We see this as an ongoing journey, rather than a destination, where we are always setting new goals to continue to improve.
Critical thinking - problems arise on the fly and this role requires someone who can evaluate the most pressing issues and show good judgment and integrity in executing a solution.
Results driven - arriving at a finish line takes a lot of effort, focus, and hard (and smart!) work. Being results-driven requires the ability to make great, informed decisions, always have a contingency plan in mind, and oversee the progress of multiple action items simultaneously, in order to make things happen.
Adaptability - Change is constant, and our dynamic workforce navigates uncertainty, challenges the status quo, and moves forward despite adversity. Never stop evolving. Never stop learning. Never stop embracing the cutting edge.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, push, pull, bend, and lift in excess of 50 lbs. as necessary.
Ability to work early, long hours with flexibility and the ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary to ensure product delivery.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred) in hospitality, hospitality management, business administration or any other relevant field.

Responsibilities

Management and daily operational oversight of taproom, beer-to-go, and general facilities of the property, whilst also overseeing some elements of the culinary operations with respect to the impact those service units have on the overall operations of the Saratoga Springs property.
Ensuring the online store is displaying accurate inventory and new releases accordingly, coordinating with Inventory Control and Logistics.
Striving towards the goal of uncompromising guest service for each and every guest who walks through our doors.
Motivating and inspiring your team to consistently deliver the highest standards of care to the guest experience in each and every interaction they encounter with a guest.
Management and daily oversight of a 45-50 person team, consisting of retail staff, bar leads, team trainers and retail assistants.
Assisting in hiring, onboarding, training & development of staff
Promoting the constant evolution of professional development with the retail team members, coordinating with the HR team to schedule periodic training as needed.
Evaluate, adjust and improve training systems, to encourage superior product knowledge and salesmanship.
Safety of the facility, the team members working within it and our guests. Being mindful of safety risks operationally, safety with respect to guest interactions and alcohol consumption.
Actively identify areas for operational improvement and use effective communication and professional tact when promoting those ideas to leadership.
Organizing and reorganizing the facility and ensuring all pricing, signage, order cards, product availability, and displays are correct at all times.
Facilitate inventory and money management for golf course and pizza service and operations, including restocking product on the golf course, and closing out pizza sales at the end of each shift.
Leading and upholding accountability with all team members - from policies to best practices…this position will enforce the standards of the business at all times.
Remains open to ideas by listening to others and objectively considers others’ ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with one’s own.
Embodying allegiance to the goals, values and principles of Tree House Brewing.
Doing what is best for Tree House, thinking like an owner and putting your thoughts into action.
Fostering a deeper sense of purpose for team members as it relates to Tree House’s overall mission and vision.
Leading by example and promoting a positive, engaged attitude, efficiency, strong work ethic, and initiative.
Embracing resistance to change and finding ways to eliminate the resistance through understanding employee motivation.
Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth, focusing on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to others and readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective efforts.
Works tenaciously toward and derives satisfaction from achieving challenging goals; pitches in where required without regard to status.
Finding ways to provide your team members with growth and development opportunities, working with HR to pursue career paths for high-achieving individuals.
Actively puts self in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations in order to learn; takes on challenging or unfamiliar assignments.

Benefits

Health Insurance covered 100% in full for employees, spouses and their dependents
Dental Insurance, with company contribution
Vision Insurance
Wellness Reimbursement
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Pet Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D
Flexible Spending Account and/or Dependent Care Account
Complimentary nutrition consultations
401K with company match, 100% vested starting at enrollment
Front loaded paid vacation bank
Birthday paid day off
Three personal days per year
56 hours of sick time per year
Paid volunteer hours
Annual Employee Benefit Card: preloaded $750 credit for Beer, Merch or other products
Discount of 50% on all products for personal use
2 free drafts and 2 free crew cans per shift
2 free drafts per guest for your immediate family when visiting
2 items per year embroidery benefit