HooDoo Taproom Job Announcement

HooDoo Brewing Co is looking for a motivated, positive team member to join our taproom staff. Our ideal candidate appreciates craft beer, values supporting local businesses, and takes pride in delivering thoughtful, friendly service. We are an active service environment and hold ourselves to an elevated standard of quality, professionalism, and work ethic.

Position: Taproom Assistant, Part-time, 2-3 days/wk with opportunity for additional hours

Pay: $13/hr base wage + shared tip pool (average total hourly pay: ~ $30—$35/hr)

Job Description

The Taproom Assistant reports to the Taproom Manager and supports day-to-day taproom operations by providing excellent hospitality, knowledgeable beer service, and a positive customer experience. This position helps represent HooDoo Brewing Company to the public and contributes to a welcoming, well-organized taproom environment.

Responsibilities

Taproom Assistants are active, hands-on team members who contribute to all aspects of taproom operations. This position requires staying engaged throughout each shift, taking initiative, and helping maintain a clean, efficient, and customer-ready environment beyond serving beer.

• Provide excellent hospitality to ensure customers have a positive and memorable HooDoo experience
• Welcome customers, take orders, and offer helpful information about our beers and the brewery
• Pour pints and fill growlers using proper pouring techniques and ensuring high-quality presentation
• Maintain cleanliness of the taproom throughout each shift, including bussing glassware, tidying restrooms, changing trash, spot-checking floors, and wiping surfaces
• Clean, organize, and properly store glassware
• Keep taproom apparel and retail items stocked, organized, and visually appealing
• Complete daily taproom opening and closing procedures, including cleaning behind the bar, taps, restrooms, and sweeping and mopping floors
• Develop a working understanding of the brewing process and beer style differences
• Stay knowledgeable about existing and new beers in order to confidently answer customer questions
• Support back-of-house and occasional non-taproom projects as needed, including canning shifts, special event or holiday setup and decorating, taproom cleaning and maintenance projects, and inventory assistance.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current TAPS Card and Alaska Food Worker Card, or ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire
• Detail-oriented, motivated, and positive attitude
• Willingness to work in an active, high-volume service environment that requires staying engaged throughout the shift
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods and perform hands-on tasks during scheduled shifts
• Ability to lift and carry items such as cases of beer, kegs, and glass racks (up to approximately 50 lbs)
• A relentless love for great beer

Benefits

• Free shift beer
• 40% discount on beer and retail items
• Flexible schedule
• Simple IRA with a 3% employer match after one year
• Fun, positive, rewarding place to work

How to Apply

If you are interested in hustling with us in your local beer factory, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to hr@hoodoobrew.com.