Virginia Beach Taproom Manager – Restaurant & Hospitality Operations

About the role

At New Realm Brewing Co., we don't just serve food and drinks — we create experiences. Our Virginia Beach location is a large, high-energy restaurant, brewery, bar, beer garden, and private-event destination. We're looking for an experienced Taproom Manager who loves hospitality, knows how to lead a team, and isn't afraid to jump into the action. This is a hands-on leadership position. You'll spend your time on the floor coaching employees, connecting with guests, managing shifts, solving problems, and helping the entire operation run successfully. If you're the kind of manager who notices what needs to be done and takes ownership of it, we want to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant and taproom operations
• Manage opening and closing shifts and ensure operational standards are met
• Coach, train, develop, and motivate FOH team members
• Create an environment where great hospitality is the expectation
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor during service
• Engage with guests and quickly resolve concerns
• Support bartenders, servers, hosts, and support staff during high-volume periods
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily priorities
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to maintain strong FOH/BOH communication
• Help manage scheduling, staffing levels, and labor based on business needs
• Assist with inventory, ordering, cost controls, and operational organization
• Support private events, large parties, promotions, and special programming
• Ensure compliance with Virginia ABC regulations, food safety requirements, and company standards
• Understand sales, labor, costs, and how daily decisions impact the business
• Step in wherever needed to help the team succeed

Requirements

• Have restaurant, brewery, bar, venue, or high-volume hospitality management experience
• Have at least 3 year of supervisory or management experience
• Love hospitality and genuinely enjoy interacting with guests
• Know how to coach people — not just manage a shift
• Stay calm and solution-focused when things get busy
• Can hold a team accountable while still building a positive culture
• Understand scheduling, labor, inventory, and basic restaurant financials
• Communicate well with both FOH and BOH teams
• Are organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership
• Aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and work alongside your team

Qualifications

Previous high-volume restaurant, brewery, bar, entertainment, or hospitality leadership experience is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree, three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time management position. Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs is required.