What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tour Guide Part-time position at Bell's Brewery, Inc.?
LOCATION: Administrative Office, Comstock, MI
REPORTS TO: Tour Manager
FLSA POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
POSTING DATES:12/3/2021 - 12/23/2021
POSITION SUMMARY: Leads brewery tours in a manner that results in a positive, educational & entertaining experience for customers and guests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to and advances the “Safety Always” culture of Bell’s Brewery.
- Embraces how diversity and eccentricities make Bell’s a better company. Operates in a spirit of open and honest cooperation while valuing the inherent self-worth & dignity of every employee.
- Leads tours of both the Comstock and downtown breweries.
- Provides information about Bell’s history and brewing process.
- Responds to customer questions, and positively represents the Bell’s brand at all times.
- Describes and responds to questions regarding the various types of beers available within the market.
- Monitors guest behavior to ensure compliance with applicable safety rules.
- Addresses and resolves behaviors that are disruptive to the tour process in a professional manner.
- Keeps guests together during the tour and limits the amount of unsupervised wandering.
- Ensures that every guest has a positive experience on the tour.
- Maintains the tour area by addressing or reporting safety hazards, dirty conditions, damaged equipment, or other items that could detract from the Bell’s brand.
- Performs opening and closing duties of tour locations in accordance to SOP’s.
- Stay current on brewing industry news and events, both locally and nationally
- Responsible for traveling between company sites for tours and meetings.
- Must have flexible hours, weekends availability required, with occasional weekdays/evenings by arrangement.
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each important duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Reliable transportation
MATERIALS/MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:
- Telephone, computer and related office equipment
- Visual aids
- Company vehicle
IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to convey knowledge in a personable and engaging way
- Be enthusiastic and friendly
- Ability to positively represent the brewery at all times
- Ability to think “on your feet” and respond to questions
- Ability to speak in front of large groups of people on a regular basis
- Ability to control crowds and handle unforeseen situations when giving tours
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:
- Previous experience with public speaking, educational experience.
- A love and passion for craft beer!
- Understanding of the brewing process, is a plus.
- TIPS or TAMS certification, is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each important duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to walk a majority of the time. Walking surfaces may be wet and/or slippery
- Ability to talk clearly and loudly for extended periods
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Frequently enters brewing and operations areas and is exposed to heat, cold, and noisy conditions.
- Frequent Travel between Kalamazoo and Comstock facilities.
Bell’s Brewery is an equal opportunity employer. At Bell’s Brewery we believe diversity and eccentricities make us a better company. Across every department and at every level, Bell’s Brewery is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because it's who we are. We value and recognize the inherit self-worth and dignity of every employee and strive to uphold a work environment that allows every employee to thrive as their full selves.