Tap Room Assistant Manager

We're hiring for a Tap Room Assistant Manager.

About the Tap Room:

We converted the Brewery Tap & combined it with our Hop Hall and outdoor Beer Garden. We have just built a sunken garden for additional seating as well as an unique events space, and we also have a marquee area which will have a ‘café’ feel.  We will have an outdoor pergola on the side of the Tap overlooking the hop garden.

We have a programme of live music, alternative comedy, and special events. We host wedding receptions, private parties, and corporate events.

We are increasing our opening hours to suit the demand of the site with a view to being open seven days a week in the future.

Outside seating area is approximately 160-200. Hop Hall seating is approximately 180. Occasional Brewery Events (Annual Hop Harvest Party) can accommodate up to 1,000 internally and externally. The site is being developed over the next two years to become more of a food and drink destination.

About the Role:

The Brewery Tap Assistant Manager role is an important role within the business. We require a personable, self-motivated individual capable of growing with the business, managing a team, and maintaining high standards in all aspects of the operation. They must be able to fit into the sleeves-rolled-up, entrepreneurial culture of the business, and they must have an enthusiasm for beer, as the brewery remains our prime raison d’etre, and the Tap is an important part of building our brand reputation.

Our values: beer and hospitality are at the centre of our business along with straight, honest dealing. Our place in the local community is important to us and we are focussed on a range of environmental initiatives to reduce food miles and unnecessary wastage. We want to achieve local sourcing all products where possible.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous relevant bar and food experience in the hospitality sector essential.
• A flexible, hands-on approach with a desire to work and succeed in a small, family-owned business.
• Skills to motivate and engage the team to deliver the highest quality standards.
• Knowledge of licensing, health & safety & hygiene compliance is essential.
• Competency in resource management and inventory control.
• The Brewery Tap will be its own profit Centre and so the Manager must be able to analyse performance and take responsibility for growing the profitability of the business.
• Knowledge of bands, music & entertainment for specified events would be an asset but not essential.

Likewise, experience of wedding receptions and corporate events helpful but not essential as you can learn on the job with support from others.

Duties:

• To manage and grow the existing business by bringing fresh and innovative ideas.
• To lead, motivate and train the team.
• To manage the staff rota, ensuring consistent levels of staffing and that this in line with the staffing budgets and business needs
• Monitor stock inventory to ensure adequate stock is maintained and that beer quality is always excellent.
• Ensure proper cash management, sales measurement and cash-up processes are in place and effectively implemented.
• To manage the booking system in line with marketing to ensure maximum capacity for all key sessions.
• To assist with the social media for driving the business forward.
• To supervise key events

Total 42.5 hours per week or as business requires, with evening and weekend work.

There will be anywhere between 2 and 10 staff reporting to you per shift. The Chef/Kitchen Manager will run back of house whilst you run front, but you need to stand in for each other on holidays etc. You will report to the Operations Manager and will have support from the brewery Marketing Team and Events Manager.

This is a full-time role, with salary dependent on experience. Benefits include a bonus scheme, free on-site parking and staff discount.

 Please apply in writing with a cover letter and CV to mark.frogley@hogsback.co.uk by Friday 31st January 2025.