We're proud to present the opportunity to work in a respectful, busy, and gratifying environment. Dock Street Brewery is an award-winning brewery and restaurant with a location in South Philly's Point Breeze neighborhood, and a new location opened in Fishtown in 2023.
MANAGER, DOCK STREET SOUTH
Dock Street is seeking a self-motivated, ambitious Manager to lead by example and continue to cultivate an environment that inspires creativity in a very strong team environment.
About Dock Street:
Dock Street Brewing Company is an award-winning, Philadelphia based brewery and brewpub. Independently founded in 1985, Dock Street was Philadelphia's First Craft Brewing Company, and one of the first Craft Breweries in the country, making us a true pioneer of American-made craft beer.
Dock Street South opened in 2019, just a few months before the pandemic. Through creative business strategies, teamwork and a continuous dedication to quality and customer service, we are fortunate enough to have emerged with an incredible Front of House, Kitchen, and Brewery team, an amazing menu, both on draught and coming out of the kitchen, and a joyous atmosphere.
The culture at Dock Street is built on a tradition of hard work, loyalty and dedication to a quality product, executed at the highest level of hospitality and customer service.
The Position:
This position is open to an individual who is entrepreneurial, hands-on and capable of building a long-term management strategy. This individual must possess qualities that include accountability, responsibility, and ability to follow through on projects, improvements, new programming, training and more from inception to completion. This includes the ability to delegate tasks and foster a strong team that is empowered to take an active role in the success of the company. This position will have oversight of the company management including Front of House (Assistant GM, Floor Managers/"Closers"/Managers on Duty) as well as oversight of restaurant operations.
Individual will command the performance of the company in line with Dock Street plans and objectives and will play an active role in identifying and managing opportunities for company growth and success. The position requires an individual who possesses leadership qualities and blends these with competence and efficiency.
The position is mainly centered on Dock Street South, but the General Manager will also oversee Dock Street Fishtown, our 1000 square foot cocktail bar in Philadelphia’s bustling Fishtown neighborhood. Management of this location includes scheduling a small but mighty staff of bartenders, implementing new beverage programs seasonally, and coordinating food, beer and supply deliveries from our kitchen at Dock Street South.
This position reports directly to company President.
Responsibilities
Constant awareness of and having a pulse on all aspects of the restaurant, making sure things are running smoothly, the space is clean and orderly, and that customers and staff are happy. A great Manager will also empower staff at all levels to maintain the same and learn to do so independently.
Use sharp business acumen and cost awareness to meet and maintain food and labor cost goals.
Strong leadership through example and hands-on management.
Hire, develop and train staff members that support the mission and culture of the Dock Street family.
Having a teamwork mindset, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of your team and being able to delegate tasks effectively.
Manage, mentor, and lead with respect and humility.
Foster a strong team that is empowered to take an active role in the success of the company.
Work with the executive chef to help create a menu that is in line with industry trends and company standards.
Play an active role in identifying and managing opportunities for company growth and success.
Skills/Requirements
2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high volume, excellence-driven environment.
Strong work ethic and dedication to Dock Street’s operational standards as well as hospitality standards.
Must be detail-oriented
Experience with hiring and staff education
Diplomacy when communicating with staff and upper management, ability to listen and learn from employees at all levels.
Proven ability to lead a team and communicate efficiently, both verbally and in written communication and record keeping.
Must be flexible and adaptable to change.
Help oversee special events, including private and non-private events, alongside the Event Coordinator and Event Assistant.
Food safety knowledge-ServSafe Manager Certificate Preferred
Experience working with Toast POS Systems
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Current Driver’s license.
Outstanding References.
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Send resume to: Renata@dockstreetbeer.com
KITCHEN, DOCK STREET SOUTH
- part-time Line/ Pizza Cooks
- Part-time Prep Cook
We are looking for an experienced, talented line cooks. Willing to train skilled line cooks on pizza cooking.
The ideal candidates would have experience working with pizza and dough and enjoy working in a creative and busy atmosphere.
- Maintain standards of cleanliness, including COVID Protocols
- Adhere to guidelines and protocols set forth by Dock Street Brewery including the employee handbook and COVID Protocols, and maintaIn a positive and constructive work environment
- Current Servesafe certification is a plus
Starting wage is $15/hr. Goes up based on experience.
EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO: Kathleen@DockStreetBeer.com
ABOUT US:
Founded in 1985 Dock Street is the OG brewery in Philadelphia. We have continued to innovate and play a role in the craft beer landscape in an ever changing market through our flagship beers, experimental brews, and passion for delivering excellence.
Our name, Dock Street, was chosen in honor of the seaport district which was, in the late 1700's, the largest producer of beer in the then-newly formed country. Today, we still brew with the spirit of Philadelphia's sudsy history, and Dock St. in mind.
Dock Street upholds a strong commitment to excellence across the board. Aside from the brewpub and on-site production brewery, we also distributes beers in draft and cases in Pennsylvania + New Jersey markets. Dock Street is the recipient of numerous local, national and international awards for our beers and wood-fired gourmet pizzas. We take pride in our inventive beers, the fresh and tasteful food we prepare, the atmosphere we create, the customers that imbibe and the reputation and role we play in the craft brewing world.
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Email resumes to info@dockstreetbeer.com