<span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span>South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Tasting Room Manager. The position is full time and is overtime eligible.

The Tasting Room Manager reports directly to the Business Director for Craft Brewing and Distilling. The Tasting Room Manager is responsible for providing exemplary service as a Brand Ambassador of the Percival Creek Brewing, Cider, and Distilling Brands. This is a full-time position with a 40 hours/week schedule. Core responsibilities include managing the Percival Creek Tasting Room within the Market Building at the Tumwater Craft District, including: sales, bartending, hosting various events, and representing Percival Creek Brewing, LLC and Percival Creek Distilling, LLC at select industry events in collaboration with the Business Director of Craft Brewing and Distilling and/or support staff from SPSCC.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  • The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

• Responsible for daily operations of Percival Creek tasting room including but not limited to:
  • Open and close the tasting room
  • Light food preparation
  • Beverage & food service
  • Inventory management of food and beverages
  • Customer experience, requires providing a welcoming, inclusive, safe and enjoyable environment for guests
  • Maintain a clean and organized environment, following all Department of Health regulations and basic health & safety requirements

• Guest Education
  • Assist the Business Director, where possible, in support of SPSCC’s Craft Brewing, and Distilling Programs
  • Educate customers about the Percival Creek Brand Products and the connection to SPSCC’s Craft Brewing and Distilling (CB&D) program focused on product development, lab analysis, and beverage processing operations
  • Work cohesively with the Director of Business to represent Percival Creek Brands at select industry events as needed (ie. Festivals, Trade Events, etc.)

• Assists the Director in building relationships within the local community as it pertains to brand marketing to include Percival Creek social media, planning, and coordinating events to build community awareness of the tasting room and service offerings.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior experience in the Food and Beverage Service industry
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Current Food Handlers permit
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations, solving problems and making decisions

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
2. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and and email to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.