Taproom Manager - Brixton Brewery

About Brixton Brewery Born and brewed in the heart of Brixton, we’re one of London’s most vibrant craft breweries, known for bold flavours, community spirit, and a love of bringing people together over great beer.

Location: Brixton, London
Reports to: Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-time (40hr/wk)
Salary: £40K + Bonus (up to 10%)
Closing date: 16th January 2026

We’re looking for an energetic and experienced Taproom and Events Manager to lead our taproom team, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and grow the taproom’s role as a flagship venue for the brand.

The Taproom and Events Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Brixton Brewery Taproom, ensuring high service standards, a warm community atmosphere, and efficient hospitality operations. This role is perfect for someone who loves people, loves beer, and thrives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.

• Lead all daily taproom operations, ensuring smooth service and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintain taproom cleanliness, organisation, and presentation to brand standards.
• Ensure quality of Brixton beers and perfect execution.
• Oversee keg and stock management, including ordering, rotation, and accurate inventory.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Manage till systems and other taproom equipment.

• Recruit, train, and manage a high‑performing team of bar staff and supervisors.
• Create a positive, supportive work environment grounded in Brixton Brewery values.
• Lead by example during service, coaching staff to deliver excellent hospitality.
• Produce rota planning that balances labour cost efficiency with service quality.

• Cultivate a friendly, inclusive, community‑focused environment for all guests.
• Act as the taproom’s host – interacting with customers, sharing beer knowledge, and elevating the overall experience.
• Respond professionally to customer feedback and resolve issues swiftly.

• Work with the marketing team to plan, promote, and deliver taproom events, brewery tours, launches, collaborations, and community activities.
• Support corporate events, ensuring exceptional hosting and coordination.

• Monitor taproom KPIs and deliver monthly reports (sales, footfall, margins, waste, staffing).
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue through improved service, events, retail offerings, or new taproom experiences.
• Ensure the taproom acts as a key brand‑building platform for Brixton Brewery.

• Previous experience in a managerial hospitality role (bar, taproom, pub, or similar).
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and customer service skills.
• Passion for our brand and craft beer and willingness to continually develop product knowledge.
• Understanding of licensing, health & safety, and bar operations.

• Experience working in a brewery taproom or craft‑beer environment.
• Event planning or hosting experience.
• Personal Licence Holder (or willingness to obtain).

• Warm, confident, and community‑minded.
• Calm under pressure and solutions‑focused.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and unafraid to roll up their sleeves.
• Enthusiastic ambassador for Brixton Brewery and the values of inclusivity, creativity, and bold flavour.

• A fun and vibrant working environment, with an excellent supportive team.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private Healthcare Insurance, Income protection & Group Life Assurance from Day 1.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme from day 1 (based on team and individual objectives).
• Enrolment to our Group Pension scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle2work scheme after probation.
• Free access to our exciting company events, live events, festivals & social events.
• Exciting training & development opportunities including learning about brewing. We also provide a training & education fund.
• Team lunches, events such as cycle rides & masterclasses.