General Manager

Here’s your opportunity to join a growing organization that is revolutionizing the craft brewing industry!

Sixpoint Brewing Company seeks a General Manager at our soon-to-be innovation brewery and tasting room in the heart of downtown Brooklyn! This facility will serve as Sixpoint’s headquarters and a location where consumers can experience the Sixpoint brand as well as sample and celebrate Sixpoint beers.

Sixpoint Brewing Company was founded in 2004 and is owned by Artisanal Brewing Ventures, a top 10 regional craft brewer in the United States. Based in Brooklyn, the brewery is one of the New York-area’s longest-running and most well-regarded craft breweries and produces more than 50,000 barrels of craft beer a year, with four core brands: Sweet Action, Bengali, The Crisp, and Resin, as well as limited-release and seasonal products. Sixpoint has been named best craft brewer in New York on multiple occasions.

We are looking for world class candidates who share in our vision towards becoming a world class organization.

Position Summary

We’re hiring for a strong leader who has had experience managing a team of service and kitchen staff. To be successful in this role, you will be focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience and leading your team to achieve a high standard of service each and every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a positive and productive working environment by taking an active role in managing and developing staff and making employment decisions for your team
• Manage and strive to achieve all company objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation
• Continually strive to develop your staff in all areas of managerial and professional development, and take an active role in the performance review process
• Develop, plan and carry out restaurant marketing, advertising and promotional activities and campaigns
• Be an active part of Management meetings; share successes and improvement areas with leadership
• Control cash and other receipts by adhering and overseeing all cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures
• Oversee and abide by all restaurant procedures including submitting required paperwork, effectively completing reports, and understanding how best to use those reports to increase revenues and create outstanding guest experiences
• Schedule labor and ensure all positions are adequately staffed. Make recommendations as necessary based on any business or seasonal changes to effectively meet labor cost objectives
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to the health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of front-of-the-house operations and/or Assistant Management positions in the food and beverage industry is required
• You must be at least 21 years of age
• Knowledge of craft beer and/or serious interest in understanding craft beer styles and the industry
• Some experience or education in food service and understanding the restaurant’s predominant language

Skills/Qualifications

• Possess technology skills including MS Office, Aloha (preferred), and other industry related software
• Possess excellent basic math skills
• A basic understanding of financial statements is preferred
• 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 50-60 hours per week

Perks

• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match offered after a waiting period
• Competitive pay
• Employee discount programs

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer