THE BIG PICTURE

The Merchandiser Monger reports to the General Manager, as well as the Assistant Managers, and is responsible for maintaining a watchful eye on all things merchandise related, including overseeing all operation of the merch department, monitoring and organizing inventory also by performing daily cleaning, organizing, stocking and selling of retail items, coffee products, and packaged beer. As one of the important and often first faces of our company for many of our fans, so it is his/her job to represent Modern Times & our beer in the best, most informative way possible while providing an outstanding service experience for every person who walks in our door. Candidates must share Modern Times' commitments to quality, safety, business ethics, and continuous innovation.

THE EVERYDAY VIEW

• Be an expert in all things Modern Times history and heritage, history of brewing and brewing process, the coffee and craft beer industry, beer and coffee styles and ingredients, and have basic sales knowledge
• Share passion for all things retail, specialty coffee and craft beer related, as well as the ability to taste, describe and evaluate qualities and characteristics
• Execute transactions, exchanges, and refunds through our POS system
• Maintain responsibility for cash drawers, counting, and reporting while on shift
• Reinforce and provide accountability for all cash handling processes including credit card, traveler's check, and gift certificate transactions
• Greet and assist consumers, management, and accounts as a representative of the brand at all times, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor that is friendly, enthusiastic, energetic, and outgoing
• Assess customer's individual merchandise needs and interests in order to best recommend products
• Identify future opportunities for Modern Times through consumer dialogue and event activation
• Ensure merchandise is organized, stocked, tracked, reported, sold and inventoried accurately, both in the stock room and store
• Maintain appropriate inventory display and quantities throughout the day
• Conduct quarterly inventory reporting as directed by supervisor, as well as keeping weekly/monthly inventory
• Open and/or close merchandise store, including Tasting Room closing clean up (final bussing and trash) when needed
• Performs side work as posted or instructed
• Have an overall awareness of the tasting room to ensure all aspects of it are clean, presentable and inviting
• Handle multiple tasks at one time efficiently and with an upbeat, friendly attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Work independently and as a team player, able to interact with all levels within the organization, collaborating with peers and leaders to create a successful retail program
• Up to 25% travel time may be required for off-site scheduled events
• Process monthly coffee subscriptions
• Run reports as needed regarding merchandise
• Make orders when necessary
• Help with the facilitation of bottle pick-up transactions for special releases
• Set-up, attend, and break down all festival materials for outside events
• Generate deep brand awareness and positive product passion for Modern Times brands
• Work shifts in the tasting room managing the door, checking ID's, and managing capacity
• Effectively, calmly, and professionally communicate with the staff and public in a variety of situations, including interacting with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner
• Prevent already intoxicated persons or groups from entering the premises
• Greet guest that might be here for events or reservations
• Adhere to and enforce all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, maintain all safety and sanitation standards
• Other tasks may be assigned as needed

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
• Able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check 
• Associate Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 2 years professional retail and customer service industry experience required
• LEAD certification required
• Valid ServSafe, State, or applicable county Food Handler Certification required
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required
• Prior knowledge of cash handling, calculator skills, guest relations, register skills, cash outs and salesmanship required
• Cicerone certification preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of Modern Times products, history and heritage preferred
• Knowledge of craft beer and specialty coffee preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and a love for meeting and interacting with people
• Thorough attention to detail and desire to take initiative
• Must adhere to company's policies and procedures
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
• Able to read and follow written English instructions
• Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 55 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools
• Able to safely navigate the tasting room and snack bar areas, including crowded spaces
• Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance
• Abe to move 165-pounds, using appropriate techniques and tools
• Able to work in a factory/production environment which may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
• Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL THIS ROLE IS FILLED  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND BONUS ELIGIBILITY

•           Modern Times is a partially employee-owned company, with 30% of our equity held in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), guaranteeing employees the opportunity to earn equity in the company over time

-                      Eligible to participate in 401(k)

-                      Awesome employee events and outings

-                      Radical beer and coffee perks 

ABOUT MODERN TIMES

Modern Times began as a 30bbl production brewery in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego. Modern Times is named after a beautifully crazy utopian community founded in 1850, and many of our beers are named after real utopian experiments or mythological utopias. Today, we're distributed throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Maui, the Pacific Northwest and select international markets. We operate a tasting room at the brewery, as well as in San Diego's North Park community, and opened brewery/restaurant locations in Portland and Los Angeles in 2018, with new California locations planned for Anaheim, Encinitas, and Santa Barbara in the coming year. We brewed our first batch on May 18th, 2013; our beer went on tap for the first time on June 24th 2013; we held the soft opening for the Lomaland Fermentorium tasting room on August 9th, 2013; and our Grand Opening was September 7th, 2013.  

In the summer of 2017, we became California's first-ever employee-owned brewery, with 30% of the company now owned by our employees and the goal of 100% employee ownership in the future. We think that's pretty radical.  

Learn more at www.moderntimesbeer.com  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Modern Times Beer strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.