The Virginia Beer Company is opening our second location, The Kitchen, at 7120 George Washington Memorial Highway in Yorktown.
Calling all servers & bartenders! We are seeking energetic, front of house applicants to work collaboratively in this new space. We are slated to open our doors in the new year and are looking to build a team of folks interested in contributing to our company pillars of Beer, People, & Purpose!
The Kitchen is a brewpub-in-planning with an expected opening timeline of late January 2026.
Role Responsibilities
● Checks and maintains all service areas before, during, and after shift for proper set-up, breakdown, and cleanliness
● Greets guests in a friendly, professional manner and exhibits menu/product knowledge with helpful descriptors
● Check identification of all guests to verify age requirements to purchase alcohol, according to Virginia ABC guidelines, and encourage responsible consumption
● Adhere to all food safety guidelines and regulations to ensure guest health & safety
● Organized order gathering, inputting, delivery, and clearing of any and all food & beverage
● Monitor guest satisfaction through duration of meal, addressing any concerns promptly
● Process payments accurately – handling all cash and credit transactions with attention to detail
● Beer maintenance – organize packaged beer & kegs, maintain draft lines, understand VBC beers/brewing background
● Attend all scheduled employee meetings
● Act as a positive community representative for VBC — in person and online
Role Qualifications
● Previous serving & bartending experience preferred, with knowledge of food handling and safety practices
● Familiarity with Open Table & Toast POS a plus
● Ability to multitask in a busy atmosphere
● Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated during shifts a must
● Open availability including nights and weekends
● Excellent guest service skills; Professional demeanor
● Ability to be on your feet for prolonged periods of time
● Must be 18 years of age or older
Management Structure
~ Reports to: Retail & Hospitality Manager, General Manager
~ Direct Reports: n/a
Position Considerations
~ This location has been a long-time coming so we expect a fast start once the doors & taps are finally open. We want to build a team around individuals who are passionate about customer service and want to help us make The Kitchen a welcoming space for all.
~ This role will feature components of bartending (beer, wine, cider, seltzer, batch cocktails, & NA options) and table service. There are multiple bars throughout the facility (inside & out) and service sections.
~ A brewpub features on-site brewing and an in-house kitchen. Knowledge of and interest in creating something special from scratch is important!
~ Please note that this role will require quite a bit of flexibility to start. From hiring & training, then working to help get this long-awaited brewpub open, we expect that everyone will need to be nimble to make this opening a success.
More About The Kitchen:
● Overview of The Virginia Beer Company & The Kitchen
● Yorktown Brewpub Progress Updates
● Virginia Beer Co. Employee Expectations
Position Benefits
~ The Virginia Beer Company offers competitive compensation commensurate with the industry, role, area, and candidate experience. This position is hourly + tipped (with overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a week…which would only happen in select circumstances as discussed & agreed upon with a supervisor).
~ Upon your first official day of employment with The Virginia Beer Company, you will be eligible to sign up for company Health and Dental plans (if desired). 50% of employee Health (inc. annual Vision checkup) and Dental coverage are covered by the brewery.
~ In addition, this role comes with access to:
● Two Weeks of Paid Time Off
● Parental Leave Policy (for tenured employees)
● Access to select free concert/event tickets
● Employee discounts
To Apply
~ Please send an email with a cover letter and resume to:
We look forward to working with you and working together to serve the Yorktown area and beyond!
