Virginia Beach Taproom Manager – Restaurant & Hospitality Operations

New Realm Brewing Co.•Virginia Beach, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

New Realm Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Taproom Manager for its Virginia Beach location, a large, high-energy restaurant, brewery, bar, beer garden, and private-event destination. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on creating memorable experiences through great food, craft beer, and exceptional hospitality. The manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day operations, coaching the Front of House (FOH) team, engaging with guests, and ensuring the overall success of the establishment.

Requirements

Restaurant, brewery, bar, venue, or high-volume hospitality management experience
At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience
Love hospitality and genuinely enjoy interacting with guests
Ability to coach people
Ability to stay calm and solution-focused when things get busy
Ability to hold a team accountable while still building a positive culture
Understand scheduling, labor, inventory, and basic restaurant financials
Communicate well with both FOH and BOH teams
Organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team
Previous high-volume restaurant, brewery, bar, entertainment, or hospitality leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree, three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day restaurant and taproom operations
Manage opening and closing shifts and ensure operational standards are met
Coach, train, develop, and motivate FOH team members
Create an environment where great hospitality is the expectation
Maintain a strong presence on the floor during service
Engage with guests and quickly resolve concerns
Support bartenders, servers, hosts, and support staff during high-volume periods
Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily priorities
Partner closely with culinary leadership to maintain strong FOH/BOH communication
Help manage scheduling, staffing levels, and labor based on business needs
Assist with inventory, ordering, cost controls, and operational organization
Support private events, large parties, promotions, and special programming
Ensure compliance with Virginia ABC regulations, food safety requirements, and company standards
Understand sales, labor, costs, and how daily decisions impact the business
Step in wherever needed to help the team succeed