General Manager - Talea : Job Details

Role: General Manager, TALEA Beer West Village

Searching for an experienced General Manager (GM) for TALEA Beer Co.'s West Village location in NYC. Must have experience in senior restaurant / bar management and high volume service.

About Us

As the first female and veteran-owned production brewery in NYC, TALEA's brewery and taproom in Williamsburg, Brooklyn opened in March 2021. With a 20 barrel brew house and 1 barrel pilot system, we brew crowd favorites as well as experimental small batch beers, all with the mission of creating easy-to-love beers for beer nerds and novices alike. Having been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Grub Street, Forbes, Business Insider, Thrillist, The Infatuation, Eater, Cheddar, Time Out, and more, TALEA is making a mark on the beer industry. TALEA now has five locations across Brooklyn & Manhattan.

The Role

The General Manager will be responsible for the entire operation of the taproom, ensuring that guests are delighted and that staff are trained, supported, and motivated. Additionally, the GM will be responsible for creating and implementing process improvements across all taproom operations. Experience managing in fine dining or high volume restaurants is required – a passion for craft beer is a plus.

As a member of the nimble but fast growing TALEA team, you'll be joining a growing company and reporting to the Co-Founders! We value autonomy, ambition, grit, and an insatiable desire to exceed expectations. If you're looking for an exciting, fast-paced, challenging opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, energetic working environment by leading, inspiring and developing staff
• Manage and mentor the Assistant General Manager and Taproom Manager
• Curate bar offerings, including quarterly cocktail releases, wine list, and non-alc options
• Own all aspects of the P&L, particularly revenue generation to cost reduction
• Establish, maintain, and ensure adherence to all SOPs
• Troubleshoot facility issues and know when to escalate problems
• Oversee inventory management for beer, kitchen, coffee, cleaning, etc
• Ensure compliance with state, county and city officials for all health, sanitation, liquor, safety and facility matters
• Assist in other areas of the business as needed

Requirements

• 3 years of management experience in high volume bar or restaurant
• Be on-site during all peak periods (Tuesday through Saturdays are required, as well as holidays)
• Passionate about craft beer, excited about TALEA's vision, and obsessed with customer satisfaction
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined. You take initiative, exhibit flexibility, understand a sense of urgency and work autonomously; you bring creative ideas to the table and see projects through to completion
• Enthusiastic and comfortable working for an early-stage company in a rapidly changing environment

Compensation

• Salary will range from $80-100K, depending on experience
• Benefits & Perks: 50% coverage of medical benefits, 25 days of Paid Time Off, 401k, Parental Leave

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.