General Manager

Victory Brewing Company is currently interviewing General Manager candidates for our birthplace at the Downingtown Brewery and Taproom in Chester County, Pa! Come be a part of where it all started 20+ years ago! You'll also get to be a part of an upcoming renovation to upgrade & update our already top quality facility.

It's an exciting time to join the team at Artisanal Brewing Ventures, owners of Victory Brewing Company and Southern Tier Brewing Company as the opportunities here are limitless! Becoming a member of the ABV team means you’re joining a truly unique and progressing organization that values the employees’ enthusiasm, commitment, and desire to work with others. Our team is committed to providing not just world class beer but a world class experience for all who enter our breweries.

Requirements: If you’re a craft beer enthusiast who is reliable, responsible, and have a desire to love where you work then we want to hear from you! Candidates must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate for this position has a multiple discipline background in high volume, hospitality driven environments while being committed to building the ABV brand. A minimum of 5 years managing experience required, craft beer knowledge is a plus!

Summary of Position:

Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.

· Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times.

· Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.

· Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.

· Achieve company objectives in cost controls and achieve company determined Controllable Margin.

· Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures.

· Make employment and termination decisions.

· Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

· Continually strive to develop your staff in all areas of managerial and professional development.

· Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.

· Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.

· Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.

· Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.

· Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.

· Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.

· Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests.

· Develop, plan and carry out restaurant marketing, advertising and promotional activities and campaigns.

· Participate in all Management Meetings.

Qualifications:

· Be 21 years of age.

· Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s trading area.

· Have knowledge of service and food and beverage, generally involving at least three years of front-of-the-house operations and/or assistant management positions.

· Possess excellent basic math skills.

· Possess technology skills including MS Office, Aloha and other industry related software.

· Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

· Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Must have the stamina to work 50 to 60 hours per week.