Careers at Brother Justus Whiskey


FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF (Union Position)

The Front of House staff oversees the cocktail room experience for the BJWC distillery. As one of the faces of the business, it is essential that FoH staff embody all of the BJWC core values. Staff should be enthusiastic, outgoing, engaging and have attention to detail. 

Other duties are as follows:

  • Execute the signature Brother Justus American Single Malt Whiskey service and tasting program 

  • Execute an exceptional hospitality experience in cocktail room 

  • Execute consistently high level of service 

  • Accurately maintaining sales in computerized system 

  • Maintain clean, tidy, beautiful, and safe physical plant and cocktail room premises

  • BROTHER JUSTUS WHISKEY COMPANY

    Brother Justus is a renowned whiskey company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We specialize in American Single Malt whiskey made from pure ingredients from Minnesota. We are making no small plans! Brother Justus is poised to be America’s number one single malt whiskey.

    CORE DUTIES

    The Front of House staff oversees the cocktail room experience for the BJWC distillery. As one of the faces of the business, it is essential that FoH staff embody all of the BJWC core values. Staff should be enthusiastic, outgoing, engaging and have attention to detail. 

    Other duties are as follows:

    • Execute the signature Brother Justus American Single Malt Whiskey service and tasting program 

    • Execute an exceptional hospitality experience in cocktail room 

    • Execute consistently high level of service 

    • Accurately maintaining sales in computerized system 

    • Maintain clean, tidy, beautiful, and safe physical plant and cocktail room premises

    POSITION SPECIFICS

    • Greets customers and takes food and/or beverage order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to discuss our featured items 

    • Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages 

    • Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift 

    • Follows all BJWC SOPs for customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures 

    • Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar 

    • Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Must have a minimum of 3 years' bartending and/or restaurant experience; fine dining experience is a plus; 

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to perform multiple functions under pressure 

    • Passion for brand, product, and story 

    • Highly organized, detail-attentive, and professional 

    • Communicates effectively to team and leadership 

    • Be able to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends and increased work schedules 

    • Maintain a positive, pleasant attitude every shift 

    • Must be able to stand or walk for of a shift 

    • Must be willing to perform other duties assigned as needed

    Essential Physical Functions

    • Enters and locates information on computer and equipment 

    • Must be able to stand or walk for of a shift 

    • Must be able to work at approximately 36′′ table/bar and reach 36" 

    • Ability to lift weight in excess of 40 lbs 

    • Ability to carry weight in excess of 40 lbs 

    • Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time 

    • Ability to pick up and transport production supplies and certain equipment 

    All BJWC employees have these core competencies:

     Wonder

     Hospitality

     Innovation

     Stewardship

     Knowledge

     Execution

     Yield

    Brother Justus Whiskey Company offers its employees a competitive wage with a robust benefit package. BJWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Please email application packet (one PDF) that includes the following:

    - Cover Letter

    - Resume

    The PDF should be emailed to: HR@brotherjustus.com

    Subject Line: Front of House Staff

    No phone calls, please.