Pub Events and General Manager (New Location)

Pub Events and General Manager - Port Jefferson, NY

Montauk Brewing, On-Site

About Tilray Brands

Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray") (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray's mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray's unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages. Agegate - Tilray


Job Summary:

The Taproom & Events Manager for Port Jefferson is responsible for the day-to-day operations, programming, and guest experience of Montauk Brewing Company's new 800-square-foot Port Jefferson taproom. Mirroring the role and scope of the Taproom & Events Manager at our flagship Montauk location, this position owns the full P&L of the site, builds the local activation calendar, and serves as the on-the-ground brand ambassador for Montauk in the Port Jefferson market. The role is critical in extending the "Come as you are" coastal experience of Montauk Brewing into a new community while delivering a premium, on-brand consumer touchpoint. As a beverage-only microbrewery license location, this role requires creative programming and partnerships (food trucks, local vendors, BYOF policy) to drive traffic and dwell time without an in-house kitchen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day operations of the Port Jefferson Taproom, including opening/closing procedures, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and POS management.
• Hire, train, and manage a team of bartenders and part-time hourly staff; uphold service standards and brand guidelines at every guest touchpoint.
• Develop and execute the local events calendar - live music, brand collaborations, beer releases, charity nights, and seasonal programming - designed to drive foot traffic without a kitchen offering.
• Build and manage a curated rotation of local food truck and pop-up vendor partnerships to complement the beverage-only model; establish a clear BYOF (bring-your-own-food) guest policy.
• Plan and execute private event rentals (corporate gatherings, birthdays, fundraisers), including deposit collection, contracting, and on-site coordination; partner with legal as needed on event agreements.
• Manage the site's draft list, packaged product mix, crowler-to-go program, and branded merchandise inventory in coordination with the Brand and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure full compliance with NY State microbrewery license terms, Suffolk County health/safety codes, and Village of Port Jefferson local ordinances and permitting requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Port Jefferson site and the Montauk and Patchogue pub teams to share best practices, programming ideas, and operational learnings.
• Coordinate closely with the Northeast Events & Activations Manager and Brand Managers (Montauk, Blue Point, Cruisies) on cross-pub releases, dinners, and brand moments.
• Build and nurture local community partnerships (local charities, surf/skate shops, ferry traffic partnerships, downtown Port Jeff merchants association) to embed Montauk in the fabric of the community.
• Own the site's marketing voice in-market: collaborate with the Digital & Social Marketing team on local content, email lists, and event promotion.
• Manage the Port Jefferson taproom P&L: revenue forecasting, COGS, labor budget, events budget, and monthly reporting to the Brand and Finance teams.
• Conduct post-event evaluation and quarterly business reviews on programming ROI, traffic patterns, and guest feedback; share recaps with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain the physical site - branded décor, signage, equipment maintenance, tap system cleaning schedule, and overall guest aesthetic - keeping it consistent with Montauk's coastal brand standard.

Skills and Abilities:

• Outgoing, hospitable, and brand-forward; able to be the welcoming face of Montauk to every guest who walks in.
• Strong operational discipline with attention to detail across staffing, inventory, cash handling, and compliance.
• Experience working with local, state, and national regulatory agencies (TTB, NYSLA, county health, village permitting).
• Self-starter with the ability to launch and stand up a new site - comfortable with ambiguity and the "first 12 months" build phase.
• Team leadership: hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of a small hourly team.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking with guests, vendors, partners, and senior leadership.
• Creative programming mindset - able to drive a vibrant, full calendar at a beverage-only venue.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, POS systems (e.g., Toast, Square), and standard scheduling/inventory tools.
• Experience working with a P&L and an events budget.
• Thorough knowledge of the craft beer industry and Long Island craft scene a strong plus.

KPI's

• Taproom revenue (on-premise pours, packaged to-go, merchandise) vs. budget.
• Labor cost as a percentage of revenue.
• Events calendar density and event-driven traffic/revenue.
• Guest experience scores (Google, Yelp, social sentiment).
• On-time, on-budget, on-brand site operations and programming execution.
• Compliance: zero notable license, health, or safety incidents.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of taproom, bar, restaurant, or hospitality management experience; opening a new location strongly preferred.
• Proven team leadership experience managing front-of-house staff.
• Experience in craft beer, CPG, or alcohol industry preferred.
• Familiarity with NY State microbrewery license requirements strongly preferred.
• TIPS / ServSafe Alcohol certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Physical Requirements:

• Job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light to moderate lifting (kegs up to 165 lbs with assistance, cases up to 50 lbs).
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work required as the business demands

Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $72,000 annually. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus.

*Please note that the actual offer will be determined based on your skills, experience, education, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

At Tilray Brands, we recognize the importance of comprehensive total rewards. We provide:

• PTO & Paid Personal Time Off
• 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances
• Performance Based Incentives
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. Tilray does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.


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