Find & Apply For Restaurant / Food Service Manager Jobs in Hood River, Oregon

Overview Ferment Brewing Company has been wildcrafting beer on the Hood River waterfront since 2018. Our iconic second-floor tasting room looks over the brewery and the Columbia Gorge, and it's where families come to celebrate and riders, hikers, wingfoilers and locals land when the day is done. We're looking for a General Manager who leads with heart and keeps a sharp eye on the numbers: someone who builds a team people are proud to be part of, makes every guest feel like they found their new favorite spot, and runs a great Saturday night and a clean P&L with equal confidence. Culture and numbers, not one or the other. DUTIES

• Lead, coach, and develop a front-of-house, kitchen, and events team, setting a tone of accountability and fun on the floor
• Hire, train, and onboard new team members so they're excited about the brand from day one
• Own events and programming and manage our Events Coordinator
• Be an active neighbor in Hood River through community outreach, seasonal programming, and charitable events
• Make every guest, regular or first-timer, want to come back, and handle feedback quickly and graciously
• Run the business side: P&L, labor, COGS, inventory, and budgets, with an eye on growing event revenue
• Oversee scheduling, POS and payroll systems, and OLCC and food safety compliance
• Partner with ownership on staffing plans, budgeting, and strategy as we grow

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of management experience in high-volume hospitality (required)
• A natural at building team culture: people want to work for you and guests want to be served by you
• Hands-on experience with P&L, labor cost, and COGS management
• Track record of hiring, training, and developing hourly and salaried staff
• Working knowledge of POS, scheduling and payroll platforms, and inventory
• Strong communicator, comfortable giving direct, constructive feedback
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• OLCC alcohol service permit, or willingness to get one right away
• Brewery, tasting room, or craft beverage experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience with live events, private events, or community partnerships is a plus Come cultivate culture with us.

Pay:

$82,000.00

• $94,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person