Company description

We are a hospitality-oriented farm brewery and small kitchen dedicated to showcasing the bounty of the Hudson Valley through our craft beer production and farm-to-table menu. 

We believe that making and enjoying great beer is one of the hallmarks of a thriving, connected community. We believe in supporting local agriculture, protecting our water quality, practicing our craft to the best of our abilities- and getting better every day. 

We believe that the best parts of life happen when people Gather face-to-face at a table.

We believe in conscious scaling and not sacrificing quality for quantity. We practice this in the way we make beer and food and the ways we grow our company. 

We know that brewing beer and setting a welcoming table is the work that brings us joy, and so we do it. We hope that while you are here, you will consider what brings you joy and how you can bring more of it into the world, and to our taproom. 

Job description

Job Overview

We are searching for a motivated, outgoing, and innovative Lead Bartender to join our team. You will be joining a dedicated FOH team alongside a thriving and growing brewery and kitchen. You will be expected to be knowledgeable and familiar with the products we produce and our brand values, and to uphold our company culture. The Lead Bartender is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the bar, ensuring a high level of customer service, maintaining the bar's cleanliness and safety, and assisting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager with communicating updates to the FOH staff, including but not limited to changes and updates to the bar menu, property and facility.

The Lead Bartender position at Lasting Joy Brewery is a new role developed to expand and grow our already exciting beverage program and offerings within the guidelines of the New York State Farm Brewery License. The ideal candidate will possess previous bar knowledge and have an interest in innovation, creativity, and growth with a passion for hospitality. Previous bartending experience is required. 

This position will require evening, weekend, and holiday availability.

Job Responsibilities

Bar Duties

• Assist with the expansion of our house cocktail offerings
• Assist the AGM/GM with sourcing new ingredients and products to use in our bar program
• Provide the AGM/GM with weekly orders for new cocktail specials  
• Create, document, and implement weekly cocktail specials and menu descriptions
• Complete R&D for new seasonally focused, innovative cocktails made with NYS ingredients
• Help train staff on new cocktails and changes to the beverage menu  

Service Duties

• Walk customers through our beer selections and educate them on our styles and the brewing process
• Walk customers through all other beverage offerings and provide insight into sourcing and additional details
• Provide the same level of customer service to every customer who walks through our doors
• Anticipate customers' needs, and engage with them
• Communicate in a professional, positive, and timely manner at all times
• Serve pours in accordance with our standards and alcohol safety policies
• Maintain a clean and organized bar at all times
• Operate and troubleshoot draft equipment and change kegs as needed
• Open & Close the bar according to the checklist
• Give tours of the brew house at scheduled times
• Process transactions on Square properly and manage cash transactions

Leadership Duties

• Assist the AGM and GM with managing break times for FOH employees
• Assist with enforcing checklists, taproom code of conduct, and facility regulations
• Arriving early or staying late to prep or close out the day
• Ensuring taproom cleanliness and organization
• Managing cash and Square point of sale
• Identifying problems with working conditions and reporting them to management
• Offering support with training new and existing employees
• Being familiar with CO2 and draft lines to identify problems or change kegs/tank
• Fill out EOD cash drawer reports
• Managing alarm system and locking premises
• Properly report and record any guest or staff incidents that take place 

Stock Control & Taproom Organization/Maintenance

• Assist the AGM with completing a weekly order list
• Attend meetings with reps and purveyors
• Assist the AGM with a monthly inventory
• Ensure the FOH staff is following the FIFO protocol for storage
• Ensure FOH inventory is kept in a clean and organized manner at all times
• Help monitor products for expiration dates 

Administrative 

• Assist with a monthly FOH inventory
• Answer phone calls
• Assist with keeping the bar menu up to date on the website
• Assist with taking photos and posting specials to social media
• Assist with scheduling maintenance for bar-related services
• Recipe R&D and documentation
• Recipe scaling 
• Ingredient sourcing
• Helping to create and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors and purveyors  

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of professional bartending experience
• A minimum of 2 years of hospitality experience
• Ability to handle fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, and move full kegs (approximately 160 pounds) with assistance
• Ability to work flexible days and hours
• Ability to be resourceful and problem-solving
• Ability to be solutions-oriented and think proactively to diffuse potential problems
• Creative, seeking new ideas and approaches to help Lasting Joy Brewery grow as a brand
• Highly organized; developed systems for bar program, upkeep, inventory tracking, etc.

Lasting Joy Provided Certifications 

• TIPS Certification
• Beer Server Certification
• AED and First Aid Certification 
• Anti Sexual Harassment 

Benefits

• The ability to opt into health insurance 
• 5 Days of PTO
• 5 Sick Days 

Full-time, Hourly, Non-exempt
Pay:
$17/hr + TIPS

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

January 31, 2025