Part- Time Beertender - Full-time / Part-time

Part-Time Taproom & Retail Beertender

Lawsons Finest Liquids' mission statement reads in part, to provide beers of the highest quality and freshness. We are also committed to providing our customers with memorable experiences, and are seeking the right person to assist us in keeping this a reality. Lawsons Finest has an exciting opportunity for a multifaceted position in our Waitsfield, VT, Taproom & Retail operations. The Beertender plays a key role in providing exemplary service during every interaction with our guests, from the moment they arrive, elevating the Lawsons Finest customer experience.

The ideal candidate:

• Loves to interact with people
• Has a passion for and a keen sense of the craft beer industry, its fan culture and associated expectations
• Has experience in the hospitality industry and employs strong customer service skills
• Is extremely organized, detail oriented, and has strong follow through with tasks
• Displays solid time management, discerning prioritization skills, and is self-motivated
• Possesses excellent communication skills, is honest, and hard-working
• Is eager to participate in food and beer sensory training to enhance product knowledge
• Is open to cross training in all aspects of our operation to maximize efficiency

Primary Responsibilities:

• Multifaceted role working in both the Taproom & Retail operations. Duties range from taking orders and serving beverages in the Taproom, selling packaged beer & merchandise in our retail store and an occasional shift expediting our tasting plates from the kitchen.
• Greet customers cheerfully and encourage an atmosphere of hospitality in the taproom
• Engage with each customer directly, giving each the attention they deserve, and making them feel welcomed while working to meet their needs quickly and efficiently
• Politely and respectfully address customers questions about the brewery and beer
• Process transactions in a point of sale system and accurately handle cash
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Clean glassware, utensils, and bar equipment; responsible for consistent sanitation and proper food handling
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing Taproom and Retail operations
• Assist in maintaining a pleasant taproom environment (temperature, music, cleanliness)
• Assist in Retail merchandise stocking and inventory protocol

Requirements

Requirements & Expectations:

• Highly organized
• Point of sales system knowledge and experience highly desired
• Willingness to work holidays, nights and weekends as a regular work schedule
• Must thrive working independently and demonstrate a positive personality
• Physically capable of a variety of duties including but not limited to repeated lifting of 30 pounds or more, and extended amounts of physical activity with prolonged standing and talking
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned
• Must be an effective communicator
• Craft beer knowledge preferred
• Must be 21 years or older

Benefits

Compensation

• We offer a generous total compensation package for the right individual. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and benefits include paid time-off, paid holidays, and 401k plan with company match.