I Wanna Work At Ska
It takes characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing have been doing that since 1995. Our award-winning craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where our community-minded organization does all we can to give back.
If you’re interested in one of our positions and your skills fit our needs, please complete the online application.
All applications must be accompanied with Resume and Cover Letter to be considered.
No Phone Calls, Please.
Ska Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Us
It takes characters to brew beer with character, and we at Ska Brewing Co. have been doing that since 1995. Our award-winning craft brewing roots are firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where we work hard and play harder. Our community-minded organization does all it can to give back to the town we love.
About the Job
Wage- $12 tips
In this position, you will be an enthusiastic, beer and food knowing, customer service-oriented person in our Front of House team. A passion for craft beer and food, and providing a great time to folks visiting the brewery is a must.
This is a non-exempt position.
Responsibilities
Providing excellent customer service while pouring our handcrafted pints, taking food orders, or providing support for other front of house positions
Greeting and seating guests, making them feel comfortable and welcomed
Educating patrons about Ska beer and the differences between styles as well as the history and culture around Ska and craft beer in general.
Suggest food and beer pairings. Be able to confidently discuss our beer and food menus
Expo and running food, ensuring guest needs are met
Consistent stocking of kegs, merchandise and packaged product
Maintaining comfort & cleanliness throughout the tasting room and restrooms
Daily heavy lifting of 50lbs
Learn and operate POS System
Cash handling and credit card transactions
Giving Tours of the Brewery to our guests
Balancing of register and checkout at the end of the shift
Help with snow removal as needed
Position Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Should have a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency
Has a passion and fundamental understanding of craft beer, food, and its culture
Previous Bartending/front of house experience preferred of at least 1 year
Positive professional attitude
Team player with the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Strong multi-tasking skills
May be required to work additional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the work-load and staffing
Must be competent with and have good cash handling skills
Must have experience in restaurant or retail sales
Professional, polite, and reliable
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
Must have problem solving abilities & be able to think quickly on your feet
Ska Bennies
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full Time employees (a portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Company)
Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
401(k) with company match
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
Paid Holidays
Dining Discount
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Volunteer Time
Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course… BEER!