Beer Program Specialist

About the Job: This position is responsible for executing the beer and cider programs at our 2 locations. This includes input into menus, ordering product, line cleaning and draught system maintenance and FOH service readiness.

The ideal candidate will be able to work at multiple locations, and walk 7 minutes (each way) back and forth between our 2 downtown locations:

• 391 King St. West - Bar Hop
• 137 Peter St. - Bar Hop Brewco

Duties and Responsibilities:

All duties and responsibilities as outlined below are for both Bar Hop locations.

• Manage deliveries as they come in, including weighing for inventory, organizing and stocking new product
• Stock and re-stock beer fridges in a neat, presentable and timely fashion
• Implement draught changes throughout the week as required
• Maintain website menus for draught items, including adding new and removing old
• Make buttons for new draught items in POS
• Maintain a schedule for line cleaning for all draught lines and complete line cleaning activities in a timely manner to keep beer fresh
• Complete repair and maintenance on draught equipment and its components
• Liaise with draught system repair companies as required.
• Participate in inventory activities on a weekly/bi-weekly basis
• Manage and organize keg inventory: ensure empties are picked up regularly and product is not sitting around for too long
• General and ongoing cleaning and maintenance of the beer and tap areas and keg fridges
• Troubleshoot beer pouring and draught system issues and implement fixes to help minimize waste
• Communicate pouring specifications and draught system issues to FOH team to help minimize waste
• Work closely with Bar Hop accounting and liaise with breweries as needed
• Order bar supplies as needed, including glassware, chemicals, beer gas, etc.
• Point of contact for equipment as related to glass washers, pop guns and gas

Input into the Following Activities lead by Bar Hop Ownership/Management:

• Input into the selection of Bar Hop’s rotating beer and cider menus (draught & cans/bottles) that are appealing to craft beer lovers and are balanced across styles and breweries
• Orders with brewery partners every week based on recent sales, projections, current inventory and style gaps
• Maintain knowledge of the evolving Ontario brewery landscape and identify new breweries to order from to keep our beer menus fresh and interesting
• Improve beer knowledge and handling across the FOH team through coaching, training sessions, job aid materials, etc.
• Work closely with brewery partners on various beer events
• Develop and share tasting notes with FOH team
• Identify ways to improve the beer experience at Bar Hop
• Identify ways to help minimize waste or maximize sales

Skills & Qualifications:

• A passion for great beer and strong knowledge of local craft beer, breweries and beer styles
• Previous experience working as a beer system specialist or in a brewery
• Previous experience working with draught systems, equipment and technical components
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems in a timely and effective manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team
• Self-motivated and thrives in a face-paced work environment
• Excellent communicator, personable, friendly, enthusiastic and has a positive attitude
• A desire to help others improve by coaching and sharing knowledge and tasting notes to the FOH service team
• Strong computer skills
• Able to work on site with a flexible schedule
• Able and willing to work variable hours and at times, be available outside of regular weekday hours, including days, evenings and weekends as per fluctuating business demands
• Ability to handle heavy physical work, including climbing stairs, moving full kegs, etc.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 40Kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 67Kg with the assistance of a team member
• Ability to work safely with potentially corrosive chemicals
• A developed taste and palate for beer flavours and aromas is an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• beer industry: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person