Job Title: Store Manager – Retail, Tabletop Games & Taproom
Location: Books & Brews
Job Type: Full-Time (Approx. 40 hours/week)
Pay: $21.00 – $24.00/hour starting base (Depending on experience) + Monthly Retail Performance Bonuses
Estimated Annual Earnings: $46,000 – $52,000 / year (Base + Bonus)
About Books & Brews
At Books & Brews, we bring people together over local craft beer, comfort food, secondhand books, tabletop board games, and Trading Card Games (TCG). We are equal parts neighborhood hobby & game shop, indie bookstore, and casual community taproom.
We’re looking for an organized, hands-on, community-minded Store Manager to lead daily retail operations, support our shift staff, keep inventory sharp, and maintain a vibrant, clean space for gamers and guests alike.
What You’ll Do
As Store Manager, your primary focus will be on our retail floor, TCG/board game inventory, and team accountability, with basic oversight of our food and beverage service.
Retail & Inventory Management (60% of focus): Oversee receiving, pricing, stocking, and merchandising for TCGs, board games, books, and merch. Keep inventory counts accurate on our POS to minimize shrinkage.
Team Leadership & Accountability: Build monthly staff schedules, train team members, and ensure opening/closing checklists, cleaning protocols, and floor organization are completed to standard.
Community & Events: Oversee in-store gaming nights (TCG tournaments, board game meetups, trivia) and help run engaging local events that keep our player base thriving.
Taproom Oversight (Light F&B): Ensure smooth food/beer service, track draft and kitchen supply levels, and ensure staff follow food safety and alcohol compliance rules.
Customer Experience: Keep the store organized, welcoming, and high-energy so casual visitors and die-hard gamers both feel right at home.
Who You Are
Retail or Hobby Leadership Experience: 2+ years in a retail supervisor, assistant manager, or manager role (experience in game stores, comic shops, bookstores, or specialty cafes is a major plus!).
Gaming & Pop Culture Savvy: Familiarity with board games, TCGs (e.g., Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Lorcana), or general tabletop gaming culture is strongly preferred.
Organized & Systems-Driven: You appreciate neat shelves, structured checklists, accurate inventory, and clear communication.
People Leader: You set clear expectations gently but firmly, keeping staff accountable without micromanaging.
Compliance Minded: Must be 21+ and eligible to obtain a local server/pourer permit for craft beer service.
Perks & Compensation
Competitive Compensation: $21.00–$24.00/hr base pay.
Monthly Sales Bonus: Monthly performance incentives tied directly to retail and store sales growth.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal time off.
Store Perks: Employee discounts on games, books, merch, food, and craft beer!
Consistent Work Schedule: A predictable, reliable schedule tailored around store needs.
