Hospitality Manager
New Belgium Brewing · Greater Kalamazoo Area · 1 mo ago
Management$70k–$85k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Facilitation of strategic priorities, departmental goals, initiatives, and performance work objectives management.
- Oversees and approves VIPs, beer schools, in‑house events, staff scheduling, and temporary labor use.
- May oversee food service operations, including café‑style service, Back of House preparation and operational standards, and Front of House guest service execution.
- Oversees and reports on budgeting and department finances.
- Manage staff hiring and performance; provide training and mentoring.
- Integration of Sales and Branding campaigns into the liquid center aesthetic and brewery experience.
- Uphold legal requirements and ensure safety of guests.
- Active member of the Liquid Center.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Four years of team management and customer service experience.
- Experience managing or supporting food service operations, including Back of House and Front of House functions, may be required based on business needs.
- Thorough knowledge of all NBB and Bells brands, history, process, culture, and the beer industry.
- In‑depth knowledge of marketing/branding practices and procedures at NBB.
- In‑depth knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of financial statements.
- Advanced verbal and written communication and public speaking skills.
- Thorough understanding of legal requirements for serving alcohol.
- Knowledgeable in brewing processes and NBB and Bells beers.
Working Conditions
Office; restaurant environment; position requires working nights & weekends.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent, constant standing and walking.
- Ability to stand for long periods (up to 10 hours).
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to move and process information quickly.
- Continuously bend, reach, twist and use hands and arms.
Pay
Starting Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents)
- Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO
- 401k Match
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Profit Sharing
- Potential phone/data reimbursement for on‑call positions