• Provide the highest level of customer service, sanitation, and safety
• Ensure the cleanliness of the tasting room side of the brewery as well as the outdoor areas
BARBACK
Objectives
• Assist the Tasting Room & Events Manager, Shift Managers, and bartenders to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the tasting room
Responsibilities
• Work as a team with management, bartenders, and other barbacks
• Greet every customer with a friendly and helpful demeanor
• Fill in as a bartender when break relieving or helping to cut down lines
--Check IDs to ensure that all drinking customers are over the age of 21
--Educate customers about our beers before they order
--Serve customers drinks in their proper format and vessel
--Follow alcohol awareness procedures to prevent intoxication
--Ring up customers using our processing system
• Fulfill the role of delivery driver as needed
--Drive the company car to customers’ homes to deliver their web orders using a mapped route created with the Shift Manager
--Check the customer’s ID to ensure that they are over the age of 21
• Fulfill the role of to-go attendant as needed
• Report any intoxicated customers to the Tasting Room & Events Manager immediately
• Report any ABC violations, unruly customers, or other incidents to the Tasting Room & Events Manager immediately
• Thank customers for visiting, welcome them back, and ensure they leave on a positive note
• Keep the tasting room, beer garden, game room, and mezzanine bar areas clean and sanitized in between customers or at least once hourly
• Keep the tasting room, beer hall, beer garden, loading dock, lounge, game room, and mezzanine seating areas clean and sanitized in between customers or at least once hourly
• Clean and sanitize all door handles and ledges in between customers or at least once hourly
• Clean, sanitize, and restock the bathrooms once an hour
• Monitor and empty all indoor and outdoor trash cans as needed
• Restock cups as needed
• Run the dishwasher and restock glassware as needed
• Change empty kegs and place them behind the hose next to the keg washer on the production side of the facility
• Work with the Shift Managers and bartenders to put away beer orders and restock coolers ● Fulfill all opening and closing duties and cleaning
• Fulfill any tasks delegated by the Tasting Room & Events Manager and Shift Managers
• Assist the bartenders with tasks when they are unable to leave their line
• Clean beer lines once or twice weekly as scheduled
• Perform thorough cleanings of areas once or twice weekly as scheduled
• Have knowledge of our beers, events, music, sales, promotions, and other aspects of the brewery and be able to accurately answer questions or attain the correct answer to questions
• Keep informed on these aspects via the internal Google calendar and communication with the Tasting Room & Events Manager and Shift Managers
• Comply with the company’s SOPs and policies
• Comply with the company’s Personal Protective Equipment and cleaning policies
Disclaimers
• Shifts may expose barbacks to outdoor and indoor heat, cold, and rain
• Barbacks are expected to lift and carry heavy and bulky objects using safe practices and must ask for assistance when needed
• Without proper precautions, there is potential risk of injury from hot fluids, pressurized vessels, chemicals, etc
• All employees must take extreme precautions when on the production side of the facility
• Personal Protective Equipment will be provided by the company
• All job descriptions are ever-evolving and this list does not limit the duties of the barback
Contact
• Reports to General Manager
• Send your resume to dean@oconnorbrewing.com
BRAND AMBASSADOR (part time)
Schedule & Pay
Hours: Scheduled as needed on a per event basis
Pay Rate: $15 / hour
Objectives
● Represent O’Connor Brewing Co. at a variety of events at the brewery (concerts, festivals, marquee events, etc.) - reporting to the General Manager
● Represent O’Connor Brewing Co. at a variety of 3 rd party events (beer festivals, concerts, charity functions, etc.) – reporting to the Director of Sales
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will vary for each event.
Duties may include:
o Beertending, including serving draft or packaged beer
o Educating customers and event goers about O’Connor Brewing and our products
o Assisting customers and directing them on event details
o Assisting customers and directing them on event details
o Set up, break down, and clean up of event space as needed
o Transportation of beer, merchandise products, and equipment (tent, table, jockey box, etc.) to and from the event
o Other event support duties, such as capacity control, ticket sales, or ID check Must be 21+
Driving & Vehicle Requirements
● Must have a personal vehicle available for travel to or from events. All driving in your personal vehicle will be reimbursed at $0.56 per mile, calculated based on the lesser of the mileage from your home address to the event or the mileage from the brewery to the event.
● An O’Connor company vehicle may be provided for some events.
Contact
• General Manager or Director of Sales on a per event basis
• Send your resume to dean@oconnorbrewing.com & liz@oconnorbrewing.com
Packaging Positions
We are growing our team!
O’Connor Brewing Co. is growing to meet our increasing demand for high quality and delicious craft beer. We are seeking hard working, enthusiastic, and talented individuals to join our Production Team in Norfolk, VA. We are now hiring for the positions of Packaging 1, as well as Packaging Lead. A passion for craft beer, with a desire to learn and grow personally and professionally is a must. A detailed job description and general information is below. The ideal candidate will be able to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude while staying on task. If you think you would be a good fit for the position listed, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@oconnorbrewing.com.
Package Lead
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Fosters a strong team bond through the ability to listen, learn, pass along information and coach.
• Enables and supports individual team members to achieve personal and professional goals by always targeting improvement.
• Engages in strong and fluid communication with the management team in the spirit of teamwork and collaboration.
• Embraces brewery-wide safety programs and initiatives and enforces adherence within the department.
• Assists and takes lead on the continual revision and re-development of SOP’s within the department.
• Critically observes daily operations to shape and mold efficiencies in departmental operations.
• Heads all aspects of packaging operations: equipment, packaging construction, and work areas concerning strict cleanliness and proper operation.
• Communicates with management to optimize beer scheduling as well as personnel scheduling to successfully and efficiently meet production demands.
• Assists and leads the charge in day to day floor operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
• 3-5 years minimum experience in a liquid packaging environment (beer, soda, water, milk, etc.)
• A team-oriented focus and desire to work collaboratively with the Director of Brewing Operations.
• Ability to mentor and teach others. • Strong organizational skills.
All Production Positions:
Shift Scheduling:
• Ability to report for work in a timely manner.
• Willingness to work on varying shift schedules, including weekends and overnights.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to complete a variety of physical tasks that may include heavy lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to clearly communicate with coworkers and management in verbal and written form.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity and hearing in order to safely operate machinery, safely operate motor vehicles, and to perform work in a neat and thorough manner.
Workplace Conditions:
Safety is the top priority; however, members of the Production Team may be subject to:
• Cold, hot, and/or noisy working environment.
• Vibrations.
• Hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding or high places, exposure to heat, or exposure to chemicals.
Packaging 3
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Rotate between stations on the bottling and canning line as required.
• Assist in the construction of all packaging materials for bottling and canning runs.
• Engage in strong inter-departmental communication in the spirit of teamwork.
• Operate pallet jack. Be willing to become forklift certified.
• Understand how to read and record packaging/brewing sheets.
• Pull orders for distribution.
• Cleaning and organizing the stations and the brewery overall.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
• This is an entry level position. A great attitude and willingness to learn is the key to success.
All Production Positions:
Shift Scheduling:
• Ability to report for work in a timely manner.
• Willingness to work on varying shift schedules, including weekends and overnights.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to complete a variety of physical tasks that may include heavy lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to clearly communicate with coworkers and management in verbal and written form.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity and hearing in order to safely operate machinery, safely operate motor vehicles, and to perform work in a neat and thorough manner.
Workplace Conditions:
Safety is the top priority; however, members of the Production Team may be subject to:
• Cold, hot, and/or noisy working environment.
• Vibrations.
• Hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding or high places, exposure to heat, or exposure to chemicals.
Brewer
Packaging 3
Responsibilities:
- Operate one or more stations on the bottling line and canning line (not at the same time)
- Assist in building cases for bottling and canning runs
- Operate pallet jack
- Understand how to read and record packaging/brewing sheets
- Pull orders for distribution
- Cleaning and organizing the brewery
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- This is an introductory level role
Packaging 2
Responsibilities:
- All responsibilities and qualifications as outlined in Packaging 3
- Operate two or more stations on the bottling line and canning line (not at the same time)
- Operate the keg cleaning machine
- Sanitize and clean keg filling lines as needed
- Fill kegs
- Identify and fix minor issues on the bottling line and canning line
Qualifications:
- 6 months experience working in a production brewery or similar manufacturing or warehouse operation
- General knowledge of forklift use and safety
Packaging 1
Responsibilities:
- All responsibilities and qualifications as outlined in Packaging 2
- Work with Packaging Manager to develop packaging daily team schedule
- Oversee packaging crew during daily operations
- Operate all stations on the bottling and canning line (not at the same time)
- Operate forklift
- Sanitize and clean bottling line and canning line
- Identify and fix issues on the bottling line and canning line
- Utilize brewery software system to input production and warehouse data
Qualifications:
- 1 year experience working in a production brewery or similar manufacturing operation
Assistant Brewer
Responsibilities:
- Execute daily cellar operations, including harvesting yeast, dry hopping, and running CIP (clean in place) cycles on fermentation and bright beer tanks
- Assist with brewing processes including batch staging, milling, and spent grain removal
- Assist with wort and beer transfers including set-up, breakdown, and cleaning of hoses and equipment
- Perform quality checks on wort and beer including sensory analysis and measurement of gravity, pH, temperature, CO2 concentration, and O2 concentration
- Maintain clean, hygienic, and organized brewery at all times
- Operate forklift and scissor lift Record production data in brew and cellar logs
- Communicate effectively with Brew Team to hand-off responsibilities during shift change-overs
- Collaborate with Brew Team for recipe concepts and development
Qualifications:
- Understanding of brewing and fermentation process
Brewer
Responsibilities:
- All responsibilities and qualification as outlined in Assistant Brewer
- Wort production and CIP on the 30 BBL Brewhouse and on the 3.5 BBL Pilot Brewhouse
- Beer filtration and transfer including operation of centrifuge and in-line carbonation
Qualifications:
- 1 year experience working in a production brewery in a brewer, assistant brewer, or cellar role
- Formal education in brewing science or related field is a plus
Details for ALL Positions
Shift Scheduling:
- Ability to report for work in a timely manner
- Willingness to work on varying shift schedules, including weekends and overnights
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to complete a variety of physical tasks that may include heavy lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion
- Ability to clearly communicate with coworkers and management in verbal and written form
- Must have sufficient visual acuity and hearing in order to safely operate machinery, safely operate motor vehicles, and to perform work in a neat and thorough manner
Workplace Conditions-Safety is the top priority; however, members of the Production Team may be subject to:
- Cold, hot, and/or noisy working environment
- Vibrations
- Hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding or high places, exposure to heat, or exposure to chemicals
Disclaimer:
- This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
- O’Connor Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
