Alma Mader Brewing is now hiring!
Taproom Operations Manager
We’re hiring our Taproom Operations Manager ahead of the opening of our new taproom, targeting a fall 2026 launch. This is an opportunity to help build a taproom from the ground up — shaping the systems, training the team, and setting the standard — rather than stepping into something already running.
You’ll be the operational leader of a two-bar taproom and the Owner/Director of Operations’ closest day-to-day partner, with your scope and ownership growing as trust is earned.
What You’ll Own
- Lead all aspects of daily taproom operations — including opening/closing, cleanliness, beer quality and presentation, menu accuracy, POS and cash reconciliation
- Recruit, hire, train, and coach hourly staff; build schedules that balance service and labor goals
- Set the tone for guest experience: warm service, beer knowledge, efficient and professional handling of guest needs
- Manage weekly inventory, ordering, and beer-to-go operations
- Coordinate and collaborate with our kitchen partner for a seamless guest experience
- Lead public and private event execution (including collaboratively planning and executing public events with owners, and growing private/corporate events to meet revenue goals)
- Provide weekly reporting on sales, labor, staffing, and operational needs
- Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
Qualifications
Required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the composure to deliver warm, genuine hospitality under pressure
- Ability to make sound decisions, solve problems proactively, and remain calm under pressure
- 3+ years of leadership or management experience in hospitality, retail, food & beverage, or another customer-facing environment
- Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams
- Comfort working with sales, labor, and cost data to guide staffing and operational decisions
- Experience creating employee schedules and managing labor costs
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods
- Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to obtain any required alcohol service certifications
Preferred
- Previous experience managing a brewery taproom, craft beer bar, restaurant, or hospitality venue
- Demonstrated interest in growing into broader operational responsibility over time
- Passion for craft beer and a desire to continually expand your beer knowledge
- Experience with POS systems, inventory management, and cash handling
- Familiarity with event planning and execution
- Current food handler / ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain within the first 90 days
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
- Beer and merchandise benefits
How to Apply
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please email the following to tania@almamaderbrewing.com.
- Your resume
- Responses to the questions below (approximately 200-300 words each)
- Why Alma Mader?
Tell us why you’re interested in this position and what drew you to our brewery. What about our brand, values, or approach resonates with you?
- Tell us about a time you built or improved a team, process, or guest experience.
What was the challenge? What actions did you take? What was the outcome, and what did you learn?
- Describe a time you had to hold an employee accountable.
How did you approach the conversation? Looking back, would you do anything differently?
- What does exceptional hospitality mean to you?
Share an experience—as a guest or as a leader—that represents hospitality done exceptionally well. What made it memorable?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We value thoughtful communication and attention to detail — a polished application that reflects who you are matters more to us than a perfect resume.