Experience & Events Manager
A.K.A. Good Times Facilitator!
Location: Radius Production and Taproom, 17 W 4th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week)
About Us
We're a locally owned craft brewery featuring a 15-barrel production brewery, two spacious taprooms, a food truck serving sliders and sides, and a full beverage lineup including craft beer, cocktails, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options. We're looking for someone who wants to help build a destination through awesome events and an engaging Taproom experience.
If you enjoy bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and building community, we'd love to meet you!
Position Summary
The Taproom & Events Manager is responsible for creating an exceptional guest experience while growing our taproom through events, partnerships, and community engagement.
This role combines hospitality leadership with event planning/promotion and operational oversight. You'll lead the taproom team while developing creative ways to bring new and returning guests through our doors. To ensure the ability to provide a well-rounded experience with full knowledge of all things Radius, bartender training and food truck operations will be a part of the welcoming process!
Responsibilities
Events & Community
- Plan and coordinate recurring and special events
- Develop partnerships with local businesses, organizations, clubs, and nonprofits
- Book and coordinate private events and rentals
- Serve as the primary contact for event inquiries
- Increase Radius visibility through various marketing channels, including social media
- Help promote events through social media and community outreach
The Taproom Experience
- Coordinate with bartenders and food truck staff to ensure all shifts are covered and sufficient staff is present for special events
- Maintain taproom and bar Inventory by coordinating with staff and suppliers
- Provide input on cocktail and mocktail programs and ensure quality and consistency of those programs is maintained
- Ensure proper training occurs when new members of the team are brought on board
- Provide input on food truck recipes and food items
- Ensure a clean, welcoming, and efficient guest experience
Leadership
- Lead by example in customer service
- Help foster a positive team culture
- Identify opportunities to improve operations and increase sales
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable talking with new people
- Organized and dependable
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences
- Comfortable being the lead for a small team
Experience in hospitality, restaurants, breweries, bars, event planning, or customer service is strongly preferred, but we're willing to train the right person with the right attitude.
Compensation
- $18 per hour
- Tips if/when working bartending shifts
- Performance bonuses tied to event growth and private bookings
- Discounts at both Radius locations
To Apply
Please send your resume along with a brief note telling us why you'd be a great fit to [email protected] or by visiting radiusbrewing.com/employment. Include what ideas you have for potential events and for building a thriving community gathering place.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
