BREWERY TAPROOM GENERAL MANAGER – Okavango Craft Brewery

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Brewery Taproom General Manager

The Okavango Craft Brewery is an award-winning beer brand based in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. We’re looking for someone with a deep love of food and a sense of adventure to represent the brand and run our taproom in Maun, Botswana. You will be responsible for all aspects of running the taproom operation and will be well supported by a fun loving and highly ambitious management and ops team.

The person we’re looking for will have:

⦁ At least 10 years in the hospitality industry, with a focus on skills, qualifications and experience as a chef in a wine or beer focused restaurant, with a great kitchen,
⦁ Management skills and experience working with reputable, successful businesses on amazing food pairing with alcohol beverages (beer or wine).
⦁ A relevant qualification or relevant experience in food and beverage quality control and assurance to the highest standards.
⦁ Skills and extensive experience in food and beverage tasting.
⦁ Extensive experience in managing a team of high performing staff.
⦁ Customer facing experience
⦁ Experience in building capacity among fellow team members and imparting skill sets to fellow team members.
⦁ Good with numbers and able to use all relevant hospitality- related software and POS systems.
⦁ Experience in stock control and cost management in both food and beverage.
⦁ A good understanding of sales, marketing, event management and the digital world.