SEASONAL TAPROOM ASSOCIATE

ABOUT ODELL BREWING

Since 1989, the culture of family and collaboration has thrived, fostering a brewery full of beer-centric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted and innovative brews. Odell Brewing is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers while making positive contributions to their co-workers and community through its outreach and charitable giving programs. Odell Brewing is the 22nd largest craft brewery in the United States and currently distributes in 18 states. In 2015, Odell sold the majority of the company to its co-workers (now co-owners) in a combined management buyout and Employee Stock Ownership Program.

ABOUT OBC WINE PROJECT

After decades of brewing award-winning craft beer, Odell Brewing ventured into a new category with the launch of a wine project. Dedicated to the exploration of unique flavor profiles in the world of wine, this project was born out of the brewery’s shared passion for the art of winemaking. The wine cellar and tasting room are located on a property adjacent to the Fort Collins brewery. We make, package, and serve wine on tap, in cans and bottles, with distribution in several neighboring states and throughout Colorado.

Our collective leadership and independence empower us to build a culture of ownership where we contribute, educate, and innovate, while keeping Colorado at our core. Always Better.

POSITION SUMMARY

Come join our Taproom Team for the summer as a Seasonal Taproom Associate! This temporary position will be responsible for the on-site guest experience in the brewery and winery taprooms. The main functions of our Taproom Associates are to provide our guests with a hospitable and memorable experience through teamwork and a positive attitude. Taproom Associates are expected to reinforce the brand position and brand strategy through exceptional customer service and attentiveness to a welcoming space. Essential functions include serving guests, cleaning, stocking, and sharing product information.

Position Hours: Schedule will vary up to 40 hours per week. Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays

Employment for the season will begin in May and end in September.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cultivates a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes equitable practices and demonstrates a commitment to diversity

• Bartending
  • Assist guests with beer and wine ordering
  • Present beer and wine, ensuring Odell Brewing quality standards
  • Remain attentive to overall flow and team needs
  • Wash and maintain glassware standards
  • Minimize beer, wine, and merchandise loss
  • Regularly clear and clean tables

• During downtime, remain active by completing assigned tasks, including but not limited to:

• Ensure the entrance, patio, and floors are clean and organized
• Check temperature, lighting, music, cleanliness, bathroom marketing, and overall guest experience throughout the shift
• Ensure bathroom cleanliness
• General cleaning, stocking, and inventory management

• Provide table service as scheduled to promote ticket sales and positive guest experiences
• Accurately handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register, POS, opening/closing duties, and updating guest information
• Actively support and assist with special events, charitable events, wine club, and e-commerce sales
• Draft system maintenance, line-cleaning, and troubleshooting
• Conduct fun and informative tastings and/or provide samples to encourage sales
• Assist with wine shipping, merchandise sales/stocking and inventory tasks
• Assist with, report, and document, as appropriate, problematic guest situations
• Willingness to assist with any back of the house needs
• Act as liaison for any outside contractors
• Conduct fun and informative public tours

*This position requires flexibility and willingness to complete other duties, not listed above, as assigned

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Must have at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in a bar or taproom
• TIPS certification required or acquired within 3 months of hire
• Demonstrated passion and ability to ensure excellent guest experiences
• Passionate about Odell’s purpose of building community through beer required
• Models and promotes Odell culture and values
• Demonstrated positive, motivated, hardworking, and collaborative attitude
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable about craft beer and wine a plus
• Draft system maintenance, line-cleaning, or troubleshooting experience is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work long hours on your feet
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and move up to 160 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, wet, and loud environment
• Ability to crouch, bend, lift, climb stairs, and reach
• Ability to remain focused and level-headed under demanding situations

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Odell’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons. Tips will be pooled each week combining both the Winery and Brewery.

Hourly Rate:

$11.75/hr plus tips

Odell Brewing offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Weekly beer and/or wine allotment
• Merch allotment
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer – Odell Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.