Goldfinger Brewing Company has the following open positions:
Production Assistant/Delivery Driver – Full Time
About Us
We are a small craft brewery located in Downers Grove, Illinois. We opened in the summer of 2020 with a focus on producing only lager beers with a commitment to the highest quality and consistency. Our brewery is a revival of a family brewing tradition that began in Poland in the late 19th century. We self-distribute our lagers in both kegs and cases of cans weekly throughout the Chicagoland area. We are focused on continuing to expand our market presence via wholesale distribution of our beer to the greater Chicago area.
A unique opportunity
One of the great things about working for a growing small business is the opportunity for career advancement. As we continue to grow our brewery, different needs will present themselves across production, taproom, sales, and distribution departments with managerial roles to follow. The current nature of our business allows us to operate a lean and intimate staff who develop close relationships and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. If you are a self-starter, punctual, reliable, and thrive in an atmosphere of relative autonomy (we don’t believe in micromanaging), you will be a good fit at Goldfinger Brewing Company.
The Role
This position is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow within the craft beer industry. Given our small size, our staff plays dynamic roles across multiple disciplines which allows for the development of an array of skills within the brewery. On a typical week you will have three to four days of delivering beer to our retailers. When you are not delivering beer, you will spend approximately one to two days a week helping package beer, maintaining an organized and clean warehouse, and helping clean kegs with opportunities to learn basic duties in the cellar. The Production Assistant/Delivery Driver will play a key role in representing Goldfinger Brewing Company at our retailers by delivering packaged beer (kegs and cases) and glassware safely and efficiently to our retail customers throughout Chicagoland. You will be expected to foment strong relationships with our retailers to open avenues of communication so we can better serve those accounts. This role includes, but is not limited to:
- Adhering to the schedule and executing duties and responsibilities assigned
- Retail deliveries that require physically demanding work loading and unloading on a repetitive basis
- Heavy hand truck work
- Build strong relationships with customers by delivering products in a timely and efficient manner, building displays, filling customer shelves, and rotating product as necessary to ensure freshness
- Complete and submit all required paperwork: invoices, load sheets, cash/checks
- Daily inspection of delivery van; keep vehicle clean and advise management of any service issues
- Expertly communicate Goldfinger’s uniqueness and mission
- Wrapping, then loading pallets and kegs using a forklift
- Taking inventory at accounts
- Safely navigating predetermined routes
- Provide courteous customer service at accounts
- Execute the principles of cleaning in place (CIP) with a semi-automatic keg washer
- Organizing malt bags, kegs, packaging materials, and other items using pallet jacks and forklift
- Sweeping, scrubbing, and vacuuming areas to preserve a clean working environment
- Perform draft line cleaning duties bi-weekly
Performance Requirements
- Must be in good physical condition as heavy lifting and transporting will be required
- Basic math skills
- Provide adequate availability including weekday early mornings
- Positive attitude and resilient work ethic
- Demonstrated knowledge of craft beer, including a basic understanding of beer production
- Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency
- Ability to hoist up to 165 lb kegs from the ground into a delivery van with the assistance of forklifts and hand trucks
- Lift 55 lbs from ground to shoulder height
- Lift 110 lbs from ground to waist height and moving 165 lbs along the floor
- Climb stairs, ramps, and ladders
- Work in small and confined spaces
- Stand and crouch for long periods of time
- Work in mildly temperature-controlled environment (expect colder temps in winter and hotter temps in summer)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with Excel, email, digital maps, and texting applications
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must be 21 years of age or older
Benefits
- Our compensation package includes a competitive hourly rate to start, based on experience, with performance based raises.
- Paid vacation
- Health and dental coverage
- All other details to be discussed during the interview process
Interested applicants should submit a Cover Letter and a Resume to: info@goldfingerbrewing.com. Please include the job you are applying for in the subject of your email.
Beertender – Part Time and Full Time
The Role
Play a key role in many visiting customer’s first experience with our brand. Your role is to provide a friendly, informative, and attentive beer experience for our customers. You will be responsible for ensuring that taproom patrons are well informed about beer choices and are served quickly and efficiently. This role includes, but is not limited to:
• Adhering to the schedule and executing duties and responsibilities assigned
• Engaging with each patron directly and making them feel welcomed while working to meet their needs quickly and efficiently
• Politely and respectfully addressing customers’ questions about the brewery and beer, regardless of their knowledge or experience.
• Ensuring the beers on tap are served properly (proper foam to beer ratio, clean glassware, proper temperature)
• Conforming and enforcing regulations set forth by the alcoholic beverage commission, the Village of Downers Grove, and Goldfinger Brewing.
• Maintain a clean bar, taproom, bathrooms, employee lounge, and outdoor area
• Maintain a pleasant taproom environment (music, cleanliness, conduct, temperature)
• Expertly communicate Goldfinger’s uniqueness and mission
Performance Requirements
• Check identification of guests in order to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Adhere to the safe alcohol serving guidelines and maintain GBC training.
• Provide adequate availability including nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Positive attitude and ability to work with a diverse set of people
• Demonstrated knowledge of craft beer, including a basic understanding of beer production
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to lift 35-50lbs and move full kegs with the aid of a dolly.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Prior bartending/serving experience strongly preferred
• Basic familiarity with tablet-based POS systems and other web based tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Bassett certified
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Grace under pressure
• Cicerone Beer Server or similar certification preferred
Interested applicants should submit a Cover Letter and a Resume to: info@goldfingerbrewing.com. Please include the job you are applying for in the subject of your email.