Full Time Beertender/Tour Guide - Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room at Deschutes Brewery

The Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room team is currently recruiting for a full time Beertender/Tour Guide! This position is responsible for first impressions of Deschutes Brewery for our guests, providing extraordinary experiences that celebrate the culture of craft beer and Deschutes Brewery. The Tasting Room is open from 12pm - 7pm daily, and weekend availability is required.

Individuals hired may be assigned to a specific focus area, however will be trained to perform all duties as listed below.

Starting pay is $15.00-$16.00/hour depending on experience + tip pool (tips average $4-$7/hour on top of base pay depending on season)

What You'll be Doing:

• Welcoming guests to Deschutes Brewery
• Serving draft beer and sample trays to guests in Tasting Room
• Curbside Pick-up, order management and delivery to waiting vehicles, including keg sales and OLCC paperwork
• Leading groups of people on tours of the facility, private tastings, and classes
• Executing opening and closing duties of the Tasting Room, which may include cleaning draft towers, setting up stools and tables, restocking merchandise, or opening cash drawers
• Supporting an inclusive and equitable workplace and follow all Deschutes Brewery practices, policies, and procedures to ensure a respectful and welcoming work environment for all
• Other related duties as assigned

Just some of the awesome perks of working at Deschutes Brewery include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, active after 30 days (full-time only)
  • Includes free mental health coverage and resources
• Free Telemedicine resources
• "On Demand Pay" through DailyPay - get your money when you need it!
• 401k with a 4% company match, vested immediately
• All positions eligible for paid sick leave and holidays; full time positions eligible for vacation accrual
• Employee stock ownership - be a part owner of Deschutes Brewery!
• Discounts with local companies
• And of course - FREE BEER for those 21+!

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude
• Must be able to speak in front of groups of up to 20 people and comfortable communicating in a group setting with diverse groups/folks from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to remain calm and enthusiastic in a high stress/busy environment
• Valid OLCC Servers Permit
• Passion for craft beer, and enthusiasm to learn more
• Must have consistent weekend availability
• Previous experience in the service industry or other customer-facing role is preferred, but not required

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact HR@deschutesbrewery.com to discuss your application.