Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
5+ years of taproom, bar, restaurant, or hospitality management experience.
Proven team leadership experience managing front-of-house staff.
Experience in craft beer, CPG, or alcohol industry preferred.
Familiarity with NY State brewery license requirements strongly preferred.
TIPS / ServSafe Alcohol certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations of the Bluepoint Brewery Taproom, including staffing, scheduling, and inventory management.
Hire, train, and manage bartenders and part-time staff to uphold service standards.
Develop and execute a local events calendar to drive foot traffic and engagement.
Plan and coordinate private event rentals, including logistics and agreements.
Manage the taproom's draft list, product mix, and merchandise inventory.
Ensure compliance with brewery license terms and local health/safety codes.
Act as a liaison between the Port Jefferson site and other pub teams to share best practices.
Benefits
PTO & Paid Personal Time Off
401K
Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances
Performance Based Incentives
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description
Title:
Taproom & Events Manager - BluePoint
Department:
Montauk Brewing
Location:
Patchogue, NY
FLSA Classification:
Full-Time / Exempt
Reports to:
VP Of Hospitality
Salary Range:
$84k-$87k
Position Summary
The Taproom & Events Manager for Bluepoint is responsible for the day-to-day operations, programming, and guest experience of Bluepoint Brewery's taproom. This position owns the full P&L of the site, builds the local activation calendar, and serves as the on-the-ground brand ambassador for Bluepoint.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations of the Bluepoint Brewery Taproom, including opening/closing procedures, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and POS management.
Hire, train, and manage a team of bartenders and part-time hourly staff; uphold service standards and brand guidelines at every guest touchpoint.
Develop and execute the local events calendar - live music, brand collaborations, beer releases, charity nights, and seasonal programming - designed to drive foot traffic.
Plan and execute private event rentals (corporate gatherings, birthdays, fundraisers), including deposit collection, contracting, and on-site coordination; partner with legal as needed on event agreements.
Manage the site's draft list, packaged product mix, crowler-to-go program, and branded merchandise inventory in coordination with the Brand and Supply Chain teams.
Ensure full compliance with NY State brewery license terms, Suffolk County health/safety codes, and Village of Patchogue local ordinances and permitting requirements.
Act as the primary liaison between the Port Jefferson site and the Montauk and Patchogue pub teams to share best practices, programming ideas, and operational learnings.
Coordinate closely with the Northeast Events & Activations Manager and Brand Managers (Montauk, Blue Point, Cruisies) on cross-pub releases, dinners, and brand moments.
Build and nurture local community partnerships to embed Bluepoint in the fabric of the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Own the site's marketing voice in-market: collaborate with the Digital & Social Marketing team on local content, email lists, and event promotion.
Manage the Bluepoint taproom P&L: revenue forecasting, COGS, labor budget, events budget, and monthly reporting to the Brand and Finance teams.
Conduct post-event evaluation and quarterly business reviews on programming ROI, traffic patterns, and guest feedback; share recaps with the Senior Leadership Team.
Maintain the physical site - branded décor, signage, equipment maintenance, tap system cleaning schedule, and overall guest aesthetic
Skills and Abilities
Outgoing, hospitable, and brand-forward; able to be the welcoming face of Montauk to every guest who walks in.
Strong operational discipline with attention to detail across staffing, inventory, cash handling, and compliance.
Experience working with local, state, and national regulatory agencies (TTB, NYSLA, county health, village permitting).
Team leadership: hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of an hourly team.
Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking with guests, vendors, partners, and senior leadership.
Creative programming mindset - able to drive a vibrant, full calendar at a beverage-only venue.
Proficient with MS Office Suite, POS systems (e.g., Toast, Square), and standard scheduling/inventory tools.
Experience working with a P&L and an events budget.
Thorough knowledge of the craft beer industry and Long Island craft scene a strong plus.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Taproom revenue (on-premise pours, packaged to-go, merchandise) vs. budget.
Labor cost as a percentage of revenue.
Events calendar density and event-driven traffic/revenue.
Guest experience scores (Google, Yelp, social sentiment).
On-time, on-budget, on-brand site operations and programming execution.
Compliance: zero notable license, health, or safety incidents.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
5+ years of taproom, bar, restaurant, or hospitality management experience
Proven team leadership experience managing front-of-house staff.
Experience in craft beer, CPG, or alcohol industry preferred.
Familiarity with NY State brewery license requirements strongly preferred.
TIPS / ServSafe Alcohol certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Physical Requirements
Job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light to moderate lifting (kegs up to 165 lbs with assistance, cases up to 50 lbs).
Evening, weekend, and holiday work required as the business demands.
Local travel between Port Jefferson, Patchogue, and Montauk locations required; must have a valid driver's license.
At Tilray Brands, we recognize the importance of comprehensive total rewards. We provide:
PTO & Paid Personal Time Off
401K
Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances
Performance Based Incentives
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities
About Tilray, Inc.
Tilray, Inc. is a Canadian pharmaceutical and cannabis company. The company produces and sells medical and recreational cannabis products in Canada, Europe, and the United States. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Nanaimo, Canada. The company's products include dried cannabis and cannabis extracts, which are sold under the Tilray brand name. The company also produces and sells hemp-based food products under the Manitoba Harvest brand name. The company's products are sold through its website and through various retail and wholesale channels.
