Host | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, tweaking, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you. WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters. Competitive Compensation Referral Program Flexible Schedules & Ample Product Discounts Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands WHAT WE DO At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven. Host The Host will greet and seat guests at the appropriate location in the dining room by following a server rotation, monitoring a waiting list, and answering the telephone.  The host will also assist guests that are purchasing merchandise from the retail space. As a Host, you will serve as the face of our brand in the taproom, engaging with guests to educate them about our products while delivering an outstanding hospitality experience. This role combines product knowledge with exceptional customer service to create memorable interactions that reflect the values and quality of our brand. Reports to: General Manager or Front of House Manager on duty WHAT YOU'LL DO Serve as the first point of contact in the taproom, greeting guests warmly and ensuring a welcoming and organized guest experience from arrival to seating Answer the telephone to attend to guest needs and use Table Maintenance technology to manage wait and floor plan Coordinate with other staff members to ensure smooth operation and exceptional guest experience Process merchandise transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system Knowledge and ability to answer guest's questions about merchandise Restock the merchandise cooler and retail space to maintain an organized and visually appealing…