What are the responsibilities and job description for the DELIVERY REP & TAPROOM ASSOCIATE position at Odell Brewing?
ABOUT ODELL BREWING
Since 1989, the culture of family and collaboration has thrived, fostering a brewery full of beer-centric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted and innovative brews. Odell Brewing is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers while making positive contributions to their co-workers and community through its outreach and charitable giving programs. In 2015, Odell sold the majority of the company to its co-workers (now co-owners) in a combined management buyout and Employee Stock Ownership Program.
Our collective leadership and independence empower us to build a culture of ownership and inclusion where we contribute, educate, and innovate, while keeping Colorado at our core. Always Better.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Delivery Representative (Fort Collins based) plays a dual-role supporting both internal beer/material deliveries to our Denver taprooms and front-of-house Taproom Associate operations as needed. This position is responsible for safely operating a commercial delivery vehicle, loading/unloading product, maintaining delivery equipment, and ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and local/state/federal regulations. When supporting taproom shifts, this role provides exceptional guest service through beer and wine education, POS transactions, table service, cleanliness standards, and event support while ensuring an inclusive, welcoming environment for all guests, co-workers, and community.
The schedule for this position will be 1-2 Denver transfer shifts and 1-2 Taproom shifts weekly.
Weekly scheduled hours will range between 24-29 hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Delivery Rep:
Beer and materials delivery to Denver Taprooms
Load and unload delivery trucks
Safe operation of large commercial trucks
Comply with and remain knowledgeable on company policies and procedures, ensuring that all activities are conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with local, state and federal laws
Assist with loading and unloading delivery truck
Maintain and clean delivery vehicle
Daily vehicle inspection reports
Creates and cultivates an inclusive environment for all guests, co-workers and community
Taproom Associate:
Assist guests with beer and wine ordering
Present beer and wine, ensuring Odell Brewing quality standards
Remain attentive to overall flow and team needs
Wash and maintain glassware standards
Minimize beer, wine, and merchandise loss
Regularly clear and clean tables
During downtime, remain active by completing assigned tasks, including but not limited to:
Ensure the entrance, patio, and floors are clean and organized
Check temperature, lighting, music, cleanliness, bathroom marketing, and overall guest experience throughout the shift
Ensure bathroom cleanliness
General cleaning, stocking, and inventory management
Provide roaming service as scheduled to promote ticket sales and overall positive guest
experiences
Accurately handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register, POS, opening/closing duties, and updating guest information
Actively support and assist with special events, charitable events, wine club, and e-commerce sales
Change kegs, tap new beers and wines & update digital menus as needed
Conduct fun and informative tastings and/or provide samples to encourage sales
Assist with, report, and document, as appropriate, problematic guest situations
Act as liaison for any outside contractors
Creates and cultivates an inclusive environment for all guests, co-workers and community
*This position requires flexibility and willingness to complete other duties, not listed above, as assigned
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license
Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays
Must have at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in a bar or taproom
TIPS certification required or acquired within 3 months of hire
Demonstrated passion and ability to ensure excellent guest experiences
Passionate about Odell’s purpose of building community through beer required
Demonstrated positive, motivated, hardworking, and collaborative attitude
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Pre-employment Requirements:
Clean Driving Record - no DUI’s
Post-offer/pre-employment physical and MVR requirement
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is very active with repetitive motion and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
Must have the ability to safely drive and operate large commercial box trucks
Must frequently lift and/or move items over 160 pounds
Must complete a pre-employment assessment to determine physical fitness and ability to perform the duties of the position
Ability to work long hours on your feet
Ability to work in a hot, wet, and loud environment
Ability to remain focused and level-headed under demanding situations
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Odell’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons. Tips will be pooled each week combining both the Winery and Brewery.
Delivery Rep Hourly Rate: $21.00
Taproom Associate Hourly Rate: $12.14/hr plus tips
Odell Brewing offers a competitive benefit package including:
Employee Stock Ownership Program
401(k) retirement plan
Weekly beer and/or wine allotment
Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity Employer – Odell Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.