Cognition Brewing Company is seeking a Operating Manager.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Operating Manager carries out the Cognition Brewing Company’s day to day operations, overseeing staff, scheduling, ordering and other administrative duties as assigned.
PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES
- Hiring and managing all staff (except Brew staff) to acceptable levels to achieve successful operation both financially and for proper staff coverage.
- Maintain company website and social media efforts including web store.
- Fulfillment of web orders.
- Overseeing Accounts Payable for accuracy.
- Review and submit time sheets.
- Play a key role in Marketing Strategies as well as implementation.
- Product ordering, inventory control and contract negotiations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE
- Understanding of hospitality industry.
- A basic understanding of industry related regulations (can me taught to the right candidate)
- Working knowledge of computers/software tools (MS Office 10, databases, social media tools, etc.).
- Understanding of business development and branding.
- Basic understanding of business finance and budgeting
- Basic knowledge of QuickBooks is a plus.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills
- Strong organizational, planning and facilitation skills.
- Stress management skills.
- Time management skills.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both staff and supervisors
- Computer skills and the ability to operate computerized word-processing programs at a highly proficient level.
- Results oriented and proven track record in establishing and achieving ambitious goals.
- Superior ability to establish relationships and confidence in self and institution, quickly and easily.
- Superior strategic and analytical thinking ability.
- Ability to plan set and meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate autonomously and in a directed team effort.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Attention to and respect for confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain a schedule that requires evening and weekend work.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Training in hospitality management or 2-4 years experience.
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License
SPECIFIC PAY INFORMATION
- Nature of the position: Full-time
- Salary: Dependent upon education, certifications and experience
POSTION DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER
This job description has been created in order to help potential applicants understand the essential nature of the position – its focus, scope, and scale, as well as how it contributes to the overall success of Cognition Brewing Company. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. For more information regarding this or other positions open within the Cognition Brewing Company, please contact us at cognitionbreweryhr@gmail.com.
