Taproom Operations Manager

Reports to:

Director of Operations

Job Type:

Full Time (Salaried non-exempt)

Job Overview:

The Taproom Operations Manager oversees taproom inventory, purchasing, and performance analysis across all locations. This role enhances operational efficiency, ensures consistency, and supports revenue growth through data-driven insights. You will collaborate closely with the taproom teams to ensure alignment on staffing, inventory and event needs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytically minded, and possesses strong spreadsheet and communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Purchasing & Inventory Management: 
• Manage all taproom inventory at all locations, including: beer, merchandise, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and essential taproom supplies
• Fulfill online and taproom merchandise orders, including picking, packing, and shipping
• Manage vendor relationships and process related invoices through Ramp
• Maintain accurate digital inventory across all platforms, including Toast, BarTrack, Untappd and Ekos
• Analysis & Forecasting:
• Monitor and adjust beer and merch ROS and pars; submit forecasts and recommendations
• Work with Marketing & Events Manager to assess event performance data to identify trends, missed opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Evaluate beer loss reports and work with taproom staff as needed to address issues and improve yields
• Resource & Facilities Oversight: 
• Oversee all maintenance-related requests for all taprooms. Identify the most efficient solution - whether it can be managed by the team, delegated within the company, or outsourced as needed 
• Schedule taproom employees in collaboration with Director of Hospitality - balancing preferred shifts, revenue per labor hour and anticipated demand

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in an administrative, operations, or logistics role, preferably within the hospitality or retail sector
• Advanced spreadsheet and critical thinking skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative problem-solver with a proactive, self-starting mindset
• Ability manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Toast, Ekos or similar inventory/point-of-sale platforms preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

• $50,000 to $55,000 - adjusted based on experience and performance
• Up to 4% match for 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off
• Company subsidized health care, vision, and dental coverage, with voluntary short-term disability and accident coverage available
• Potential for paid continuing education
• Monthly Cerebral taproom spending allowance
• Monthly health/wellness allowance
• Charitable donation matching

The above-listed job requirements are not intended to be all-inclusive. Instead, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Cerebral Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and implements policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees. We encourage BIPOC candidates to apply as well as those who feel that they may not have met all of our requirements. A good fit is not always in the details of the resume - please apply even if you don’t feel 100% qualified.

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter detailing why you feel that you are a good fit for this position and with our company. Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be considered. Please submit your cover letter and resume through our website - https://cerebralbrewing.com/jobs/.