Job Opening: General Manager

Position: General Manager

Company: Yonder Cider & Bale Breaker Brewing

Work location: Seattle, WA

Full Time or Part Time: Salary, Full Time

Reporting to: Owners


About the Position 

We are currently seeking a hard-working and passionate individual to join the Bale Breaker and Yonder teams as our full-time TAPROOM GENERAL MANAGER. This individual will supervise staff working in the taproom, will manage inventory and orders, and will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day taproom operations. This full-time, salaried position is based out of Seattle, WA at 826 NW 49th St in Ballard and will report directly to the ownership teams at Bale Breaker and Yonder.

About Us
Bale Breaker Brewing and Yonder Cider have been operating a joint taproom in the heart of Ballard’s brewing district since 2021. With over 30 taps of locally produced beer and cider, a 6,000+ sq ft outdoor area with firepits and covered seating, a dedicated retail area, and daily food trucks, this popular joint taproom offers a unique experience in the vibrant Ballard scene.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

  • Hire, train, manage, and schedule taproom staff, and monitor labor reports

  • Manage inventories and orders of beer, cider, merchandise, and general supplies

  • Maintain a clean, friendly, and welcoming environment for guests

  • Plan and execute onsite taproom events

  • Maintain an up-to-date POS system to ensure accurate reporting

  • Implement systems to ensure a smooth operation of the taproom

  • Lead periodic training for continued development of staff members

  • Provide general maintenance and upkeep to taproom infrastructure

  • Work closely with ownership, marketing, and finance from Bale Breaker and Yonder

  • Collaboratively lead the direction of the taproom

 

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Available to work full-time (40 hours/week), including nights and weekends, as needed

  • Knowledge of and interest in the craft beer and cider industries

  • Prior bar/restaurant/taproom management and bartending experience

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and general computer skills

  • Exceptional customer service skills and a love for working with people

  • Ability to cultivate strong relationships both internally and externally

  • Can work independently and make quick decisions

  • Ability to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time

  • Ability to move cases and kegs (both empty and full) and operate a hand truck

 

COMPENSATION

  • Salary: $70,000-$80,000 (DOE)

  • Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

  • 401K Retirement Plan (4% Company Match)

  • Paid Time Off & Holidays

BENEFITS

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee discount

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

 

HOW TO APPLY -- To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@balebreaker.com with the subject line ‘Ballard Taproom GM’. DEADLINE: Friday, October 10

 

ABOUT YONDER CIDER

Best Enjoyed Anywhere. Yonder Cider was started to bring full-flavored, delicious cider to every occasion. Picked and pressed in Wenatchee, Washington – the heart of Apple Country – we create cider that's as balanced, bright and complex as the land itself. Crafted using a blend of bittersweet cider apples and juicy dessert apples, our ciders are hardly simple, and never straightforward – but you can always count on them being interesting. Launched in August 2020, Yonder Cider is now available in 16-ounce cans and on draft throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California at your local grocery store, bottle shop or bar, and online at yondercider.com. Visit us in person at our Ballard or Cashmere taprooms, boasting 16 taps of cider, a 6,000 square feet outdoor patio, firepits, food trucks and more. For more information, follow Yonder Cider on Instagram and Facebook (@yondercider).

ABOUT BALE BREAKER

Crafting fresh-off-the-farm brews from the middle of a hop field, Bale Breaker Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley. Backed by four generations of hop farming experience, Bale Breaker started in 2013 and has grown to become one of the largest independent craft breweries in Washington with distribution in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. At our 30-barrel brewhouse in a 27,000 square foot facility in Yakima, we craft eight year-round canned beers, including the widely celebrated Topcutter IPA. We also have a 5-barrel pilot brewhouse, the Imagination Station, where we test and develop new recipes, and we have a 7-barrel brewhouse onsite in Ballard. To learn more about Bale Breaker, follow us on Instagram and Facebook or visit our website.

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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