CAREERS & PARTNERSHIPS

Are you interested in joining the Kichesippi Team?

We are currently hiring full time & part-time evening and weekend taproom staff.  If you have service or cafe experience, are smart serve certified and love craft beer email us!  chris@kbeer.ca

Full time & Part Time Job Requirements:

  • part-time applicants - availability of at least 2 shifts/days regularly between Friday and Sunday (10am to 10pm). Must be available come fall. 
  • full-time applicants - availability 6-7 days per week; will be scheduled at least 4 shifts per week and must be available come fall. 
  • The tap room will also host private functions that could require occasional shifts outside of regular business hours,
  • Off site events and potential shifts at our upcoming Sparks location will also be available to work from time to time.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Must currently hold valid Ontario smart serve certification,
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs (merch, cases of beer, etc); comfortable using a dolly for moving kegs or cases of beer, and ability to be mobile/on your feet for prolonged periods of time.
  • A basic knowledge of craft beer, beer styles, service of beer and a desire for further learning.
  • Understanding of general restaurant service tools (POS terminals, payment systems, tray skills, draught systems, etc),
  • Understanding of workplace safety and harassment laws; demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment and follow workflow processes.
  • This position encompasses retail/cafe/bar/service as we are a team based system. A willingness to work together to achieve a common goal is a must. 

 

Additional desired qualifications(non-mandatory):

  • Attention to detail, effective communication in the application process and demonstrated exemplary customer service skills; we want people who LOVE craft beer and want to work on the service side of the industry.
  • Safe food handling certification, first aid training, JHSC level 1 or 2 certification
  • Beer specific training or certification, advanced knowledge of brewing processes.
  • Advanced restaurant/service experience (event/wedding service, hosting/coordinating events, cash management and end of day accounting, cooking/kitchen experience, etc.)

Why work for Kichesippi?

  • We pride ourselves in being a community focused, family run business.  Every employee will have direct and open communication channels to management and will be involved in their career advancement within the company.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals from any race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis to apply.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
  • Wage starting at general minimum wage ($16.55/h) plus equal share in the tip pool (based on hours/sales).
  • Safe and happy environment with fringe benefits relating to craft beer and events.
  • Opportunities to be involved with community events, event planning at the brewery, and potential further career growth in the Craft Beer industry.

 

We will be conducting open interviews Wednesday July 10th from 2-4PM for these positions.



At this time, we are not actively seeking production, sales or administration applicants.  Check back here, or follow us on social media for updates.

 

 

 

On site partnerships - our Taproom is a beautiful space capable of serving as a venue for your gallery, meeting, event or club; email our taproom manager mike@kbeer.ca for more info.

 

Off site partnerships - we are not in a position to sponsor events, fundraisers, tournaments or other activities at venues not offering Kichesippi products.  If you are hosting at a licensed establishment that currently offers Kichesippi products, please reach out to our Sales Development Manager - mike@kbeer.ca