Overview of Position
The Assistant Taproom Manager helps lead daily operations of the taproom, supporting staff, creating excellent guest experiences, and ensuring smooth day-to-day execution.
This position works closely with Shift Leads, the Operations Manager, the Multi-Site Operations Manager, and other members of the leadership team to support daily operations and contribute to a collaborative, team-focused work environment. The role provides an opportunity to develop leadership and management skills while preparing for future growth into higher-level leadership positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a visible leader during operating hours, assisting staff and supporting customers as needed.
- Represent the Kinkaider brand (and its sister concept, Bierhaus Maisschaler) with professionalism and hospitality.
- Assist in onboarding, training, and coaching team members on service standards and procedures.
- Support ordering and inventory management of kegs, cans, bottles, spirits, glassware, and merchandise.
- Help maintain accuracy in financial tasks such as drawer reconciliation, deposits, and tip tracking.
- Ensure daily cleanliness and upkeep of the taproom, kitchen, restrooms, draft systems, and surrounding areas.
- Enforce health, safety, and alcohol compliance throughout the taproom and kitchen.
- Monitor service to ensure staff pour and serve beverages responsibly and consistently.
- Contribute to creating and managing staff schedules in collaboration with the Operations Manager and other members of the leadership team.
- Operate and help troubleshoot the POS system, cash handling, and back-office tools.
- Assist with menu management and communicate changes to staff as needed.
- Work as part of a leadership team to manage daily operations, share responsibilities, and support each other in achieving restaurant goals.
- Contribute to location goals, such as improving service efficiency, product quality, and team morale.
Requirements and Skills
- Previous experience in a restaurant, brewery, or taproom setting; supervisory or shift lead experience strongly preferred.
- Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding customer service.
- Solid understanding of food and beverage service standards.
- Comfortable supporting staff leadership, resolving conflicts, and delivering feedback.
- Experience with schedule writing and understanding of labor.
- Knowledge of ordering, setting pars, and identifying cost efficiencies.
- Reliable, organized, and proactive in supporting day-to-day operations.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Eager to learn and grow into higher levels of responsibility, with potential for advancement into senior leadership roles.
- Experience with Toast and 7Shifts is a plus.
Additional Information
This is a hands-on leadership role within a collaborative management team. The Assistant Taproom Manager plays a key part in building a strong service culture, supporting training and accountability, and ensuring guests have an outstanding experience every time.
About the Opportunity
This position offers significant growth potential as our company continues to expand. While there is potential for advancement into roles such as General Manager, future leadership opportunities will be based on performance, team collaboration, and business needs.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
