Taproom & Events Manager – BluePoint

Tilray Brands, Inc.•Patchogue, NY

2d•$84,000 - $87,000

About The Position

The Taproom & Events Manager for Bluepoint is responsible for the day-to-day operations, programming, and guest experience of Bluepoint Brewery’s taproom. The role owns the site’s full P&L, develops the local activation calendar, and serves as an on-the-ground brand ambassador for Bluepoint. The manager oversees taproom operations and staff, creates and executes public programming and private events, manages product and merchandise offerings, and ensures compliance with applicable licensing, health, safety, and local permitting requirements. The role also maintains the site, builds community partnerships, coordinates with other brewery and pub teams, and manages local marketing in collaboration with the Digital & Social Marketing team. The position manages revenue forecasting, cost of goods, labor and event budgets, and monthly reporting. It also evaluates event and programming performance, guest feedback, and traffic patterns, and shares business reviews with senior leadership. Local travel between Port Jefferson, Patchogue, and Montauk is required. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required as business demands.

Requirements

At least 5 years of taproom, bar, restaurant, or hospitality management experience.
Proven experience leading front-of-house teams.
Experience with a P&L and an events budget.
Strong operational discipline and attention to staffing, inventory, cash handling, and compliance.
Experience working with local, state, and national regulatory agencies, including TTB, NYSLA, county health authorities, and village permitting offices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with guests, vendors, partners, and senior leadership.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, POS systems, and standard scheduling and inventory tools.
TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping, and light to moderate lifting, including kegs up to 165 pounds with assistance and cases up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.
Experience in the craft beer, CPG, or alcohol industry preferred.
Familiarity with New York State brewery license requirements strongly preferred.
Thorough knowledge of the craft beer industry and Long Island craft scene is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day Bluepoint Brewery taproom operations, including opening and closing, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and POS management.
Hire, train, and manage bartenders and part-time hourly staff, maintaining service standards and brand guidelines.
Develop and execute local programming, including live music, brand collaborations, beer releases, charity nights, and seasonal events.
Plan and coordinate private event rentals, including deposits, contracting, and on-site execution; partner with legal as needed on event agreements.
Manage the draft list, packaged product mix, crowler-to-go program, and branded merchandise inventory with Brand and Supply Chain teams.
Ensure compliance with New York State brewery license terms, Suffolk County health and safety codes, and Village of Patchogue ordinances and permitting requirements.
Serve as a liaison among the Port Jefferson site and Montauk and Patchogue pub teams, sharing operational learnings and programming ideas.
Coordinate with the Northeast Events & Activations Manager and Brand Managers on cross-pub releases, dinners, and brand events.
Build and maintain local community partnerships.
Collaborate with Digital & Social Marketing on local content, email lists, and event promotion; own the site’s in-market marketing voice.
Manage the taproom P&L, including revenue forecasting, COGS, labor and event budgets, and monthly reporting to Brand and Finance teams.
Evaluate event performance and programming ROI, traffic patterns, and guest feedback; conduct quarterly business reviews and share recaps with senior leadership.
Maintain the physical site, including décor, signage, equipment, tap-system cleaning schedules, and guest-facing appearance.
Meet performance goals for revenue, labor cost, events, guest experience, operational execution, and regulatory compliance.
Travel locally between Port Jefferson, Patchogue, and Montauk locations.