Host Retail

Are you an active listener who enjoys connecting with people? Do you thrive on providing service in a fast-paced environment? Are you eager to grow with a unique and expanding organization?

At Journeyman Distillery, we seek to be the leader in authentic hospitality for the Midwest. We pride ourselves in our ability to know everything about our craft and its history. We continue to grow our collection of hospitality experiences across multiple locations and are excited to expand our efforts into new product segments such as boutique gin, craft beer, lodging, large events, and more complex spirit production.

The Host/Retail position at Journeyman is the friendly face of the company, the first impression, setting the stage for the desired experience of each and every guest. They are problem solvers, providing information, direction, and recommendations to guests as they come and go. A great candidate for this role will use their craft knowledge and salesmanship to connect with guests, apply understanding to the needs of the moment and find the perfect solution and product for our destination traveler.

At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.

Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1
• 401(k) with Employer Match available Day 1
• Medical Insurance – 30+ hours/week
• Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options – 20+ hours/week
• Free Monthly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
• Summer Holiday Bonus Pay
• 25% Employee Discount
• Monthly Employee Tour with Owner/Founder, Bill Welter
• Annual Employee Putting Competition
• 3 Annual Employee Parties

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Greet guests in a friendly fashion and welcoming manner in order to determine their needs.
• Share knowledge and information of Journeyman Distillery products and company history including the Featherbone Factory building, and E.K. Warren.
• Understand and communicate to guests our available food and beverage products, as well as Journeyman/Staymaker accommodations and services.
• Nurture an excellent guest experience.
• Seat guests or putting them on a wait as necessary.
• Ensure availability of menus, preparing them with special cards as necessary.
• Communicate information relevant to reservations, large parties, events, etc. to all staff members.
• Operate point-of-sale system, seating system, and tour reservation software.
• Accurately handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Take to-go orders, answer guest queries, and take messages over the phone.
• Stock product areas and replenish displays of items to be sold.
• Clear tables after guests. Take tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate location.
• Keep entrances to building and workspace clean and welcoming throughout shift.

. Requirements:

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must speak English fluently, and be able to write in basic English.
• Good organizational skills and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use logical or rational thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to visually inspect food and beverage orders, read order forms and ensure that orders comply with the customer’s request.
• Ability to stand for 6-8 hours
• Ability to perform moderate physical work; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds of food trays carrying over their head constantly and performing such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.