Assistant Taproom Manager

Description

Yardleys Taproom is a craft beer bar on Peel Street offering the latest brews directly from Yardley Brothers Brewery, as well as regular guest events, and featuring a hot kitchen, cozy atmosphere, and a mixed crowd of regulars and new craft beer enthusiasts as well as those interested in learning more, spanning both the local and tourist markets. We are looking to add to the team an engaged, creative and passionate Team Member able to take an active role in assisting the Bar Operations Manager in a range of duties, including overseeing the space and managing staff, organizing events, producing social media content and prioritizing the delivery of a top-quality customer experience.

While we are interested in people with strong related experience, we are also open to speak with candidates who are looking for a career change in order to follow their passions.

What we are looking for: 

  • At least 18 months work experience in Food & Beverage with evidence of leadership potential, or evidence of a passion to work in F&B and experience in Leadership roles,

  • Enthusiasm for Craft Beer and Food, with either knowledge of beer or evidence of willingness to learn,

  • Strong Organisational Skills and attention to detail,

  • Fluency in English and Cantonese for restaurant/bar environment preferred, Putonghua desirable,

  • A proactive approach to problem solving and achieving goals,

  • Evidence of strong focus on Customer Service,

  • Familiarity with POS systems and booking software,

  • A love of people, flavour, food and drink,

  • An understanding of fermentation or a demonstrable interest in the process is desirable,

  • Must have a valid HKID and the right to work in HK.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Manager in maintaining staff, team structure and overseeing the delivery of a successful and consistent customer experience and customer-focused culture.

  • Work with the manager to help conceive, plan and execute varied events with the support and guidance of our marketing team.

  • Assist in the oversight of hygiene processes at bar, including both front-of-house and back-of-house spaces.

  • Assist in the management of inventory for both consumable goods as well as lost and damaged items, including ordering products and ingredients, working within budgetary and time constraints, at the Manager’s Direction.

  • Work with the Manager and the Kitchen staff to ensure menu remains current and processes are effective.

 

Benefits

  • Typical 5-day work week, with possible expectation of occasional work at offsite events, including catering or tasting events and beer festivals and trade shows,

  • Competitive Pay,

  • Excellent work environment, strong Management, and supportive team members,

  • Entertainment budget for beer and snacks, personal monthly in-house beer budget and discount on all brewery products

  • Funding available for further education, training and professional development,

  • Staff meal on days you work.

  • Potential to grow within a fast-moving award-winning craft brewery.

  • Salary Range $16-$20k/month

To Apply, send a CV and cover letter to yardleys@yardleybrothers.hk