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THINK YOU HAVE WHAT
IT TAKES TO BE FUNKY?!
Funky Buddha Brewery, located in Oakland Park, Florida, is seeking a full-time Maintenance Custodian to join its growing team. Established in 2010 at its Boca Raton brewpub, Funky Buddha is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional brewing methods with culinary-inspired recipes utilizing all-natural, food-centric ingredients. Some of its best-known beers include flagships Hop Gun IPA and Floridian Hefeweizen. This fast-growing company is the first production brewery in the greater Fort Lauderdale area and the largest brewery in South Florida and is positioned for rapid expansion over the next few years.
“Where the Best Beers Are – Top 20 Brewpubs/Breweries for good beer” – USA Today
“25 Breweries to Know” – Draft Magazine
“10 Best Breweries to Visit in the South” – First We Feast
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Custodian with Funky Buddha Brewery, the candidate will work in all areas of our operation, helping to maintain its cleanliness and upkeep. Successful candidates will be a vital part of our brewery and contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include:
- Sweep and mop floors
- Clean building by emptying trash and cleaning surfaces
- Clean and disinfect all areas
- Use appropriate quantity of cleaning solution to remove stains and clean surfaces
- Clean windows, glass partitions, mirrors
- Dust and clean furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
- Wax and buff floors
- Clean floors using floor scrubber
- Clean and sanitize restrooms
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Completes all established duties in a timely manner
- Knows and adheres to health and sanitation guidelines and follows all safety policies
- Able to work-days, nights and/or weekends
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Integrity, loyalty and a good sense of humor are all factors in who we hire. We are a rapidly expanding company with growth potential within.
Funky Buddha Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you think you have what it takes to join this exciting and growing company, please apply here. Calls, letters, faxes, carrier pigeon, or personal visits will not be accepted.
Apply NowFunky Buddha Brewery, located in Oakland Park, Florida, is seeking a part-time Steward to join its growing team. Established in 2010 at its Boca Raton brewpub, Funky Buddha is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional brewing methods with culinary-inspired recipes utilizing all-natural, food-centric ingredients. Some of its best-known beers include flagships Hop Gun IPA and Floridian Hefeweizen, Maple Bacon Coffee Porter, No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale, and Last Snow Coffee Porter.
Funky Buddha’s production brewery – opened in June 2013 – features a 30bbl, four vessel brewhouse and is currently annualizing over 35,000 bbls in sales, with projections to grow to over 45,000 bbls by the end of 2016. Production includes draught and bottled beer distributed throughout the state of Florida. This fast growing company is the first production brewery in the greater Fort Lauderdale area and the largest brewery in South Florida, and is positioned for rapid expansion over the next few years.
“Where the Best Beers Are – Top 20 Brewpubs/Breweries for good beer” – USA Today
“24 American Microbreweries Every Beer Lover Should Know” – Business Insider
“10 Best Breweries to Visit in the South” – First We Feast
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Steward with Funky Buddha Brewery, the candidate will work in the kitchen area of our Craft Food Counter & Kitchen. Successful candidates will be a vital part of our operation and contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleaning Dishes
- Garbage Duty
- Spills
- Assist with Food Preparation
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Completes all established set-up, cleaning, stocking and closing duties in a timely manner
- Knows and adheres to health and sanitation guidelines and follows all safety policies
- Able to work early morning or night hours and weekends
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Integrity, loyalty and a good sense of humor are all factors in who we hire. We are a rapidly expanding company with growth potential within.
Funky Buddha Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you think you have what it takes to join this exciting and growing company, please apply here. Calls, letters, faxes, carrier pigeon, or personal visits will not be accepted.
Funky Buddha Brewery is South Florida’s largest craft brewery, and part of how we get the word out about what we do is through our Street Team! This Street Team is made up of dependable, part-time on-call employees who have a strong passion for craft beer and a belief in our brand. Street Teamers are tasked with helping to set-up, execute, and break down beer samplings, activations, and uphold our retail standards on and off-premise accounts through surveying and merchandising.
The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing, charismatic personality with a deep desire to share the love that is craft beer. Knowledge of craft beer styles, history, and brewing techniques are a plus – but a yearning to continue learning about brewing and the beer business is required. This position will be located in Orlando, FL.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with our events manager to create compelling interactions with our customers
- Speak intelligently on our brands and educate accounts and consumers on the brewery
- Merchandise and survey off premise accounts
- Conduct beer samplings at events, retail accounts, and more
- Care for and set up promotional equipment such as pop up tents, draft boxes, banners, signage, and flags
- May be asked to assist with other duties and special projects
- Completing comprehensive recaps and taking photos after all events and account visits
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21+
- Open availability on nights and weekends and ability to travel within the area
- Must be friendly with an outgoing personality, unafraid to approach strangers and talk to them about beer!
- Possess a basic knowledge of craft beer and a desire to learn more
- Able to be trained in using draft tools and equipment
- A good palate, especially for beer
- Personal vehicle with good driving record and personal liability insurance
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs briefly.
- Able to work standing for several hours at a time
- Must be willing to lift, carry, transport and set up event equipment.
- Must be willing to submit to a background check
The ideal candidate would be a positive, upbeat person who can find a home among our diverse and energetic team. Passion for work and a love for craft beer are musts. Integrity, loyalty, and a good sense of humor are all factors in who we hire.
Funky Buddha Brewery, located in Oakland Park, Florida, is seeking a part-time busser to join its growing team. Established in 2010 at its Boca Raton brewpub, Funky Buddha is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional brewing methods with culinary-inspired recipes utilizing all-natural, food-centric ingredients. Some of its best-known beers include flagships Hop Gun IPA and Floridian Hefeweizen, Maple Bacon Coffee Porter, No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale, and Last Snow Coffee Porter.
Funky Buddha’s production brewery – opened in June 2013 – features a 30bbl, four vessel brewhouse and is currently annualizing over 35,000 bbls in sales, with projections to grow to over 45,000 bbls by the end of 2016. Production includes draught and bottled beer distributed throughout the state of Florida. This fast growing company is the first production brewery in the greater Fort Lauderdale area and the largest brewery in South Florida, and is positioned for rapid expansion over the next few years.
“Where the Best Beers Are – Top 20 Brewpubs/Breweries for good beer” – USA Today
“24 American Microbreweries Every Beer Lover Should Know” – Business Insider
“10 Best Breweries to Visit in the South” – First We Feast
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Busser with Funky Buddha Brewery, the candidate will work in the customer area of our tap room. Successful candidates will be a vital part of our busy tap room and contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning Tables – Busser will spend most of their shift cleaning tables. This involves waiting for those at the table to finish eating, then clearing all of the dirty plates, glasses and silverware.
- The busser then wipes down and sanitizes the table, as well as sweeps the floor and chairs to clean up any food spills. The busser must also circulate the tap room and help table maintenance during the guest dining experience.
- Garbage Duty – Busser must empty all of the filled trash cans and replace the used bags. They must bring filled bags to a dumpster. Empty boxes should be broken down and brought to the box compactor.
- Spills – Spills in the tap room should be mopped right away and have a wet floor sign out for display to notify guests.
- Customer Service – When the tap room is very busy, bussers must often help inform guests of how our operation works.This requires that bussers are prompt and friendly, so having good communication skills is a must for the job.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Completes all established set-up, event and breakdown duties in a timely manner
- Knows and adheres to health and sanitation guidelines and follows all safety policies
- Able to work nights and weekends
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Integrity, loyalty and a good sense of humor are all factors in who we hire. We are a rapidly expanding company with growth potential within.
Funky Buddha Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you think you have what it takes to join this exciting and growing company, please apply here. Calls, letters, faxes, carrier pigeon, or personal visits will not be accepted.
Funky Buddha Brewery, located in Oakland Park, Florida, is seeking a part-time Tap Room Server/Bartender to join its growing team. Established in 2010 at its Boca Raton brewpub, Funky Buddha is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional brewing methods with culinary-inspired recipes utilizing all-natural, food-centric ingredients. Some of its best-known beers include flagships Hop Gun IPA and Floridian Hefeweizen, Maple Bacon Coffee Porter, No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale, and Last Snow Coffee Porter. This fast growing company is one of Florida’s largest breweries and is positioned for rapid expansion over the next few years.
“Where the Best Beers Are – Top 20 Brewpubs/Breweries for good beer” – USA Today
“24 American Microbreweries Every Beer Lover Should Know” – Business Insider
“10 Best Breweries to Visit in the South” – First We Feast
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Server with Funky Buddha Brewery, the candidate will work in the bar and guest areas of our tap room. Successful candidates will be a vital part of our brewery and will contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include:
- Serve Funky Buddha Brewery’s craft beers in the tasting room. Be able to answer questions and make recommendations regarding our beer selection.Fill and sell growler orders.
- Sell Funky Buddha Brewery’s merchandise.
- Be knowledgeable about Funky Buddha Brewery’s beer and brewing process to share with customers. Also, be able to discuss the elements of craft beer to patrons.
- Be willing to be trained on the art and science of craft brewing and craft beers.
- Record drink orders accurately and immediately into the Point of Sale system.
- Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change, if applicable.
- Clean bar area and glassware. Wash and sterilize glassware.
- Clear and reset tables and clean bathrooms in tap room.
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
- Assist the restocking and replenishment of inventory and supplies.
- Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to manager.
- Be familiar with Funky Buddha Brewery’s promotions and sales and assist with special events.
- Complete opening and closing duties under the direction of managers.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a valid, State of Florida approved, server training certification and/or be willing to successfully complete training provided by Funky Buddha Brewery.
- Strong knowledge of restaurant/tap room operations and service procedures.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Possess basic math skills, possess the ability to handle money and operate a cash register and POS system.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Punctual and regular, reliable attendance.
- Honesty and Integrity.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge. Experience with an iPad is a plus.
- Ability to work quickly, problem solve and think on your feet while maintaining poise in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive, infectious attitude and sense of humor. Personable, kind, and customer service oriented.
- Passion for the service industry, desire to be part of a team and work hard, high level of self-awareness and long-term view of success.
- Well-versed in: beer history; brewing techniques; preparation techniques, styles, flavor profiles or possess a willingness to learn.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Integrity, loyalty and a good sense of humor are all factors in who we hire. We are a rapidly expanding company with growth potential within.
Funky Buddha Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you think you have what it takes to join this exciting and growing company, please apply here. Calls, letters, faxes, carrier pigeon, or personal visits will not be accepted.
Funky Buddha Brewery is South Florida’s largest craft brewery, and part of how we get the word out about what we do is through our Street Team! This Street Team is made up of dependable, part-time on-call employees who have a strong passion for craft beer and a belief in our brand. Street Teamers are tasked with helping to set-up, execute and break down beer samplings, activations, and uphold our retail standards at on and off-premise accounts through surveying and merchandising.
The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing, charismatic personality with a deep desire to share the love that is craft beer. Knowledge of craft beer styles, history, and brewing techniques are a plus – but a yearning to continue learning about brewing and the beer business is required. This position will be located in Tampa, FL.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with our events manager to create compelling interactions with our customers
- Speak intelligently on our brands and educate accounts and consumers on the brewery
- Merchandise and survey off-premise accounts
- Conduct beer samplings at events, retail accounts, and more
- Care for and set up promotional equipment such as pop up tents, draft boxes, banners, signage, and flags
- May be asked to assist with other duties and special projects
- Completing comprehensive recaps and taking photos after all events and account visits
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21+
- Open availability on nights and weekends and ability to travel within the area
- Must be friendly with an outgoing personality, unafraid to approach strangers and talk to them about beer!
- Possess basic knowledge of craft beer and a desire to learn more
- Able to be trained in using draft tools and equipment
- A good palate, especially for beer
- Personal vehicle with a good driving record and personal liability insurance
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs briefly.
- Able to work standing for several hours at a time
- Must be willing to lift, carry, transport and set up event equipment.
- Must be willing to submit to a background check
The ideal candidate would be a positive, upbeat person who can find a home among our diverse and energetic team. Passion for work and a love for craft beer are musts. Integrity, loyalty, and a good sense of humor are all factors in who we hire.
Are you an avid home-brewer and want to break into the field professionally? Or you’ve never brewed but are looking for a career change? Here at Funky Buddha Brewery, we love to promote from within and when you start as one of our Packaging Operators, you start to learn the brewing process from the ground up. Many of our Packaging Operators go on to the Cellar and then to the Brewhouse in a very short amount of time. For those who work hard and show a desire to grow, we’ll provide that opportunity!
Full-time benefits include health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, 401K, product allowance, and more as outlined in the employee handbook.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Packaging of beer, including bottling and kegging
- Operating our keg cleaning equipment
- CIP (clean-in-place) of brewing and fermentation tanks, and other equipment
Milling grain - Unloading grain and other raw materials
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning!
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Mechanical experience and aptitude preferable
- Forklift operation or certification preferable
- Must be dependable, responsible and punctual
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
- Heavy physical work including climbing stairs, climbing into tanks, pulling hoses, etc.
- Willing to work in wet, hot and cold conditions
- Willing to work in consistently loud environments
- Ability to work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Funky Buddha Brewery is seeking full time and part time professional line cooks to prepare food to exact specifications and to set up stations for menu. Successful candidates will be a vital part to our busy kitchen and contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces)
- Cook to order menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report, and follow supervisor’s instructions
- Clean up station and take care any unwrapped product
- Stock, date, and label inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and timely
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven cooking experience
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Works well with others
- Understands teamwork
- Integrity, loyalty, and a good sense of humor are all factors in who we hire. We are rapidly expanding company with growth potential within.
Funky Buddha Brewery is an EqualOpportunity Employer. Compensation will be hourly based on experience with full time positions garnering benefits including subsidized health and dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off and shift beer. Calls or personal visits will not be accepted.
Funky Buddha Brewery is South Florida’s largest craft brewery, and part of how we get the word out about what we do is through our Street Team! This Street Team is made up of dependable, part-time on-call employees who have a strong passion for craft beer and a belief in our brand. Street Teamers are tasked with helping to set-up, execute and break down beer samplings, activations, and uphold our retail standards at on and off-premise accounts through surveying and merchandising.
The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing, charismatic personality with a deep desire to share the love that is craft beer. Knowledge of craft beer styles, history, and brewing techniques are a plus – but a yearning to continue learning about brewing and the beer business is required. This position will be located in Jacksonville, FL.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with our events manager to create compelling interactions with our customers
- Speak intelligently on our brands and educate accounts and consumers on the brewery
- Merchandise and survey off-premise accounts
- Conduct beer samplings at events, retail accounts, and more
- Care for and set up promotional equipment such as pop up tents, draft boxes, banners, signage, and flags
- May be asked to assist with other duties and special projects
- Completing comprehensive recaps and taking photos after all events and account visits
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21+
- Open availability on nights and weekends and ability to travel within the area
- Must be friendly with an outgoing personality, unafraid to approach strangers and talk to them about beer!
- Possess basic knowledge of craft beer and a desire to learn more
- Able to be trained in using draft tools and equipment
- A good palate, especially for beer
- Personal vehicle with a good driving record and personal liability insurance
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs briefly.
- Able to work standing for several hours at a time
- Must be willing to lift, carry, transport and set up event equipment.
- Must be willing to submit to a background check
The ideal candidate would be a positive, upbeat person who can find a home among our diverse and energetic team. Passion for work and a love for craft beer are musts. Integrity, loyalty, and a good sense of humor are all factors in who we hire.