TAPROOM MANAGER - WESTFAX SPRINGS
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

WestFax Brewing Company in Colorado Springs, CO  is looking for a fun, outgoing, and enthusiastic full time Taproom Manager to join our team.   

Who Are We?

WestFax Brewing Company is an award winning local craft brewery located on West Colfax in Lakewood and on the West Side of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  We are a small but rapidly growing neighborhood brewery that focuses on serving beer to our customers through our inviting taprooms and wholesale sales channels.  We were founded in 2016 and have recently expanded to Colorado Springs, CO.  We have seen double digit growth in each proceeding year and want to continue our momentum through hiring an enthusiastic and qualified taproom manager. 

Who Are You?

You are an outgoing, flexible networker, ready to manage the unexpected.  A customer service oriented person with a leadership focus who can get the best out of their team.   Ready to wear multiple hats, you are a collaborative self-starter who does whatever needs to be done with a positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset. No task is too small for you; you thrive on creativity, learning, and problem solving. You’re a proven leader and are digitally savvy, ready to bring new operational, marketing, and event ideas to the table. You love Colorado and are passionate about its craft beer. 

Position Details:
Location - Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time, Salary - Exempt

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Management of taproom staff including the hiring, training and performance of staff 

  • Management and creation of taproom shift schedules

  • Food Truck scheduling and coordination

  • Event planning for our weekly, monthly, and annual events

  • Work taproom shifts and execute all taproom server responsibilities and meet all server qualifications and cover other taproom shifts when needed. Bartending shifts is part of the job.

  • Take ownership in all aspects of the WestFax Springs Taproom which includes its cleanliness, organization, scheduling, events, POS management, and cash management

  • Expected to work during peak business hours throughout the week

  • Assist in Social Media Marketing for the brewery

  • Manage taproom supplies

  • Clean and maintain draft system

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

  • Must be 21 years of age

  • At least 3 years of management experience within the service and hospitality industry

  • A good leader with the ability to lead a team of taproom employees

  • Available to be on call during non working hours

  • Organized self starter with ability to follow through on all assigned tasks

  • Cicerone beer server certification is desired but not required

  • Passionate about the craft beer industry

  • Willingness to continue to learn about our brewery, process, products, and strategies for building a better taproom

  • Able to stand for an entire shift

  • Able to shift, move, or slide full kegs if needed. 

  • Multitasking skills

  • Proficient math skills

  • Computer skills – familiar with Google Workspace, and Social Media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.  Able to learn how to manage the backend of our POS platform

  • Honest and reliable

  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work

  • Willing to kindly enforce tap room policies and hold your team accountable

  • Positive attitude

  • Ability to attend events and festivals to represent WestFax outside of the facility when needed 

  • Able to represent the company professionally at all times during events where drinking is happening

  • Ability to see opportunities for improvement and willingness to implement improvements

  • Must be team oriented

Compensation:
This position is Salary/Exempt: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Beer and Merchandise Allowance
Paid Time Off 
Bonus Available for exceptional work

Please send a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and why you think you would be a good fit for this position to anthony@westfaxbrewingcompany.com. Please also include your top 3 favorite beers and why.   No phone calls or drop in visits please.  We will contact you to schedule a time for you to come in for an interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and in compliance with all applicable laws of the United States and Colorado.