Careers

Join Our Team as an Assistant Taproom Manager & Events Coordinator!

At Icarus Brewing Company, we’re passionate about craft beer and creating memorable experiences. We’re looking for a dedicated Assistant Taproom Manager/Events Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Brick, NJ. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love crafting events that bring people together, this could be the perfect role for you! This is a Full-Time Salaried position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Taproom Manager with daily operations and serve as a point of contact in their absence.
• Cultivate and manage a robust events program at Icarus Brewing Company, including private rentals (birthdays, corporate outings, weddings) as well as public events (both onsite and offsite, ticketed and non-ticketed) to grow our events program with new and engaging offerings that resonate with our customers and highlight our products.
• Maintain the Icarus Events Calendar to coordinate scheduled events, including but not limited to: Icarus Anniversaries, Lagerfest, Canniversary, Ictoberfest, Build Me Up Butternut World Tour, Hometown Throwdown, Yule-a-Palooza, private rentals, onsite events, art galleries, live music performers, food trucks, offsite beer festivals, tap takeovers, farmers markets, and more.
• Drive innovative ideas for new events and promotional opportunities to enhance customer engagement.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive sales packet for private event rentals, outlining tiered pricing based on event type, size, and duration.
• Guide clients through every stage of event planning, offering creative suggestions and facilitating contracts and payments.
• Build strong relationships with local vendors for event collaboration (party suppliers, food and beverage, entertainment, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to advertise events through social media and assist with conducting photoshoots to best showcase our events and products.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and team members to align expectations and timelines with the ability to make decisions and troubleshoot issues that may arise in a professional manner.
• Uphold a strong commitment to customer service and craft beer.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will possess:

• A positive attitude and strong customer service skills with a passion for craft beer.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously.
• Previous management experience is strongly preferred, particularly in hospitality or event planning.

Requirements:

• Flexible availability, including weekends
• Professional representation of the company at all times
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to self-supervise and delegate responsibilities effectively
• TIPS/ServSafe certification is required prior to the start date
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and respectful work environment
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. and move kegs weighing up to 150 lbs. (assisted)

To apply, please email your Cover Letter and Resume to taproom@icarusbrewing.com with the Subject Title: Assistant Taproom Manager. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply!

Applications close on 10/11