Head Bartender - Monday Night Proofing Co.

Monday Night Brewing•Knoxville, TN

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Monday Night Brewing is seeking a full-time Head Bartender to join our growing team and operate the bar in the taproom at Monday Night Proofing Co. We are an award-winning craft brewery based out of Atlanta with a distribution footprint across Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina. We currently operate two taprooms in Atlanta, GA, a brewpub in Birmingham, AL, a full-service taproom in Nashville, TN, a brewpub in Charlotte, NC, and a taproom in Knoxville, TN. In our thirteenth year of operation, we are proud to produce a vast portfolio—spanning from small batch New England IPAs to barrel-aged stouts, approachable kettle sours to mixed culture ambers, and hop-forward West Coast IPAs. Rated by our employees as one of the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Best Places to Work, we pride ourselves on living out our core values and fulfilling our purpose: deepening relationships over some of the best beer in the country. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, people person who loves to exceed customer expectations by delivering exceptional service. They are an experienced bar or restaurant professional with a passion for craft beer, spirits, all-things-hospitality, and customer engagement. They are also a nimble team player with a high sense of urgency who values taking ownership and contributing to the team’s success.

Requirements

Must have a willingness and enthusiasm to learn about beer, cocktails, and pizza, and share that knowledge with others.
Be responsible for positions/duties assigned in the Taproom FOH including all bar duties, cleaning, POS and other tasks as assigned
Successful completion of opening and closing taproom checklists
Directing coworkers during shifts on task completion, customer experience, cleanliness, beer releases, and other duties as needed
Understanding and abiding by federal and state alcohol regulations
Ability to climb, lift, reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift at least 40 pounds.
Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment.
The position is extremely physical and demanding in nature and involves working with potentially dangerous equipment, machinery, exposure to high noise levels, and handling of hazardous materials.
Uses repetitive motions.
Can work in both hot and cold temperatures.
ServSafe alcohol certification

Nice To Haves

Loves beer in a stein
Trivia champion

Responsibilities

Serve guests beer, food, wine and crafted cocktails, as well as selling brewery merchandise, and packaged beer.
Execute on all aspects of the cocktail program including accurately pouring to order cocktails, batching cocktails, preparing garnishes, serving guests cocktails through a draft system, adding correct garnishes, etc.
Use a Point-of-Sale System to ring up credit transactions, as well as managing open bar tabs.
Politely but firmly enforce tasting room and brewery rules and regulations.
Ensure that the tasting room and grounds, including the parking lot, lawn, and restrooms are thoroughly cleaned and prepped before and after each shift.
Support and lead execution of excellent hospitality across all four bars: Proofing Co., Market Bar, Scruff Bar, and High-Proof Loft; Make real time adjustments in staffing at each bar as needed.
Support General Manager with inventory orders
Support General Manager with scheduling
Bartend when the taproom is open to the public, as needed.
Provide excellent customer experience to create brand loyalty and grow the business.
Cultivate positive work environments for coworkers by being an adaptable team-player.
Work 3-4 weekends per month.
Consistently coach and direct coworkers on meeting and exceeding customers’ needs
Resolve customer issues timely with hospitality mindset
Support larger public events throughout the year with staging, bartending, and breakdown.
Perform all opening and closing tasks listed in SOP’s.
Responsible for in-person training for newly hired bartenders when assigned by General Manager
ServSafe alcohol certification
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health insurance with the ability to add family members. Monday Night will pay approximately 75% of employee premiums and 50% of family premiums.
Dental and Vision coverage options
Short-term and Long-term disability coverage options
Life Insurance Options
Pet Insurance Options
Access to HealthJoy app for free teletherapy and telemedicine
Paid Time Off in the amount of 10 days per year, increasing to 15 days after a full year of employment
Four sick days per year - sick days do NOT roll over.
9 paid company holidays
Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
Cell phone service plan or reimbursement
Basic 401k plan
Weekly beer stipend