Shift Manager

Tap Room•Town of Brookhaven, NY

38d

About The Position

Upstream Hospitality Group is an ever-growing hospitality group that has a wide variety of tastes with a common theme holding them all together: creativity, progression, and originality. When going against the current (upstream), you set yourself apart from the rest, and that is what we strive to do in the most positive way. Who You Are You're a natural leader who knows how to keep the energy high and the vibes right. You know when to jump in, when to delegate, and how to keep both guests and team members happy. You thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in setting the tone for the shift. What You'll Do As a Shift Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting daily operations and ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality service on every shift. You'll work closely with both the FOH and BOH teams to deliver on the Tap Room guest experience and uphold our standards every step of the way. What that looks like: Lead and support team members during busy shifts to deliver a memorable guest experience Run daily pre-shift line checks and uphold food safety and cleanliness standards Monitor service flow and verify that all food and drinks meet Tap Room quality standards before they hit the table Communicate with other managers to align on daily goals and game plans Provide hands-on training to new team members and reinforce Tap Room standards Step in where needed—on the floor, expo, or behind the bar—to keep service running smooth Why Tap Room? At Tap Room, we are not just a company , we are a movement. A movement to redefine hospitality, build exceptional experiences, and create real career growth for our people. Career Growth & Development – We promote from within and provide real opportunities for advancement. Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure – We reward high performance and leadership. Work with Passionate People – Join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and loves what they do. Be Part of Something Bigger – Help build the future of Tap Room and leave your mark on the hospitality industry. Upstream Restaurant Group Inc an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

1–2 years of restaurant experience in a supervisory or leadership role (FOH experience as a lead server, bartender)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and stay cool under pressure
A guest-first mindset and commitment to team success
Willingness to work closely with the kitchen team to uphold consistency and service excellence
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Certifications – Valid TIPS Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

Lead and support team members during busy shifts to deliver a memorable guest experience
Run daily pre-shift line checks and uphold food safety and cleanliness standards
Monitor service flow and verify that all food and drinks meet Tap Room quality standards before they hit the table
Communicate with other managers to align on daily goals and game plans
Provide hands-on training to new team members and reinforce Tap Room standards
Step in where needed—on the floor, expo, or behind the bar—to keep service running smooth