We are hiring.

Summary of position

Idle Hands Craft Ales is looking for high energy, personable individuals to join our team in Malden providing guests with a consistently positive and memorable experience.

This is a seasonal position for the summer/early fall that has the potential to extend further and is a great opportunity for someone who has wanted to get involved with a brewery with a small team and have a direct impact on its success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serve beer and food to customers in a friendly and upbeat manner while practicing safe and responsible service of alcohol and monitoring guests for signs of intoxication

• Ensure an enjoyable and consistent Idle Hands Craft Ales customer experience to the public

• Anticipate guests’ service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible

• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inviting environment by being kind, friendly and respectful at all times

• Promote Idle Hands Craft Ales and serve as brand ambassador by answering questions and educating visitors about our products, company and culture

• Gather an understanding about the customer experience and soliciting feedback to make it better

• Work with our POS system (Square) to ensure accuracy of transactions and cash drawer

• Perform opening and closing/cleaning procedures according to SOPs to ensure taproom is prepared for business each day, and to always maintain taproom cleanliness.

• Work closely with the Tap Room Manager in various aspects of operating and promoting the tap room

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• TIPS and/or Serve Safe certified

• Previous bartending experience is a plus; prior experience working with the public required

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

• Effective communication skills

• Efficient decision making in occasionally stressful situations

• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision

• Retail math understanding required

• A good memory to recall regular guests, remember drink orders from large groups etc

• Calm professional demeanor in all situations

• Knowledge of and passion for craft beer and the brewing industry

• Honest and Trustworthy

General Job Requirements

• Must be 21+

• Weekends and night time availability required

• Scheduling flexibility required

• Access to reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Must be able to move quickly, bend, stoop, and reach

• Move kegs and other equipment as needed

• Lift 50 lbs to waist height, push/pull up to 175 lbs

Compensation

• Up to $40/hr inclusive of tips

  This is a non-exempt position. Selected individual will be eligible to earn overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in any given week plus tips earned.

• Pay is biweekly based on hours worked

• Branded brewery clothing

• Admissions to limited entry beer and industry-only events

• Weekly beer allotment

How to Apply

Send a copy of your resume to jobs@idlehandscraftales.com with the subject “Part-Time Bartender” in the subject.

Note: All hires will be asked to provide professional references and will also be contingent on the successful passing of a credit and criminal background check.