Taproom and Events Manager

About Us

Trestle Brewing Company is a craft brewery & kitchen located on the waterfront in beautiful Parry Sound, Ontario featuring an incredible waterfront patio and biergarten. Opened in 2018, Trestle is a destination for visitors to the area and a hub for the local community year-round.

Why Work With Us

We are looking for a long-term Taproom & Events Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit who can build on the successful recipe that we have developed over the last eight years. We are looking for someone who believes in our mission and wants to expand and advance what we have built.

We are a family-run small business with a strong management team that believes in building an inclusive workplace that is rewarding, team-oriented and supportive. It’s Parry Sound, not a big city, so achieving a work-life balance for all of our staff is important to us.

Position Summary

The Taproom & Events Manager will work alongside the senior management team and is responsible for directing onsite Front of House (FOH) and Events operations. This opportunity is suitable for an energetic, well organized and self-disciplined individual with above average communication, organizational, time management and troubleshooting skills.

Significant experience being creative, innovative, translating vision into reality, advanced events and project management experience, and management of other staff are looked upon favourably.

Your Responsibilities:

• Take brand ownership and provide the vision, mission, goals, oversight and strategies congruent with our brand
• Work with the management team to establish, communicate, train and monitor front of house staff, policies and procedures and all aspects of guest interactions
• Oversee and manage the FOH events activities and event operations
• Collaborate with the Chef and the senior management team in the development and presentation of menus and features as required
• Supervise and manage FOH team and day-to-day operations of food and beverage service and event operations.
• Use strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead, influence, and encourage team members to perform to a high level ensuring excellence in all customer interactions
• Assist in recruiting staff and oversee new hire training
• Use an “open door” policy to acknowledge and address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner
• Work with the management team to control inventory, order products, and set prices based on company objectives
• Resolve customer complaints
• Negotiate contracts with clients for catering or use of facilities for events
• Understands all associate positions well enough to perform duties

Requirements:

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major preferred; 2 years experience in the food & beverage, or related professional area
• 2-3 years experience in a comparable position
• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of Food & Beverage Operations
• Excellent guest service and problem solving skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• A passion for leadership and the vision to create and maintain a winning team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Please submit a great cover letter indicating why you are a perfect fit for this role!

Work Location: In person