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Come and have a beer with us!

Victoria, we bloody did it!

With COVID restrictions starting to ease, we are very excited to announce that, this Friday, we will be able to welcome 130 people at a time to come and have a beer with us!

After months of severe capacity restrictions due to COVID-19, we are thrilled to move to the next stage of reopening, which means that we are well on our way to a “normal” summer here in Bright.

We will be taking bookings for inside (30 people) and undercover outdoor tables only (30-40 people). All additional outside tables will be available for walk-in customers all day and night.

We’ll be launching our new Summer menu in honour of the occasion, and have a huge array of fresh and fun new beers, as well as all our core range faves!

To make a booking, head to our Table Bookings page. Otherwise, just pop in and see our friendly team and we’ll do our best to seat you.

While our Melbourne customers, unfortunately, will have to wait a little longer to visit us, the end is in sight and we can’t wait to see you back here soon!

Please note, due to Victorian Government Regulations, all customers must be fully vaccinated from Friday, Oct 22, and must show proof of vaccination upon request.

Mexican Fiesta Takeaway

The tour of the world continues with this week’s takeaway at Bright Brewery!

With our capacity severely restricted (to just 40 people) we are again running a takeaway menu all weekend long!

This weekend, we are inviting you to: MEXICAN FIESTA!

Think Nachos, Tacos, Churros & more!

This Mexican-inspired menu will be available every weekend night from 5pm – Fri, Sat & Sun.

And to make sure everyone can get involved, we’re taking pre-orders for the weekend right now!

Click this link to pre-order now! (works only on mobile devices)

PICK-UP ONLY

Fri/Sat/Sun: 5-8pm

HOW DO I ORDER?

  1. Check out the menu below & get excited
    2. Head to the link or button below & place your order
    (you must do this on a mobile device – not a laptop or PC)
    Click here to order
    3. Choose your pick-up day
    4. Choose your pick-up time
    5. Pay online
    6. Head down to the Brewery at your selected time & pick up your meal!

DON’T WANT TO PRE-ORDER ONLINE?

No worries! Call us on 5755 1301 & order over the phone. Or just drop in and see us at the brewery any time.

Takeaway Meals: Asian Infusion

The tour of the world continues with this week’s takeaway at Bright Brewery!

With our capacity severely restricted (to just 40 people) we are again running a takeaway menu all weekend long!

This weekend, we are inviting you to: ASIAN INFUSIOIN

Think Fritters, Dumplings, Curry + more!

This Asian-inspired menu will be available every weekend night from 5pm – Fri, Sat & Sun.

And to make sure everyone can get involved, we’re taking pre-orders for the weekend right now!

Click this link to pre-order now! (works only on mobile devices)

PICK-UP ONLY

Fri/Sat/Sun: 5-8pm

HOW DO I ORDER?

  1. Check out the menu below & get excited
    2. Head to the link or button below & place your order
    (you must do this on a mobile device – not a laptop or PC)
    Click here to order
    3. Choose your pick-up day
    4. Choose your pick-up time
    5. Pay online
    6. Head down to the Brewery at your selected time & pick up your meal!

DON’T WANT TO PRE-ORDER ONLINE?

No worries! Call us on 5755 1301 & order over the phone. Or just drop in and see us at the brewery any time.

Wok N’ Roll Noodle Box Takeaway

The tour of the world continues with this week’s takeaway at Bright Brewery!

With our capacity severely restricted (to just 40 people) we are again running a takeaway menu all weekend long!

This weekend, we are inviting you to: WOK ‘N’ ROLL

Think Dumplings, Gyoza, Noodle Boxes, and more!

This Asian-inspired menu will be available every weekend night from 5pm – Fri, Sat & Sun.

And to make sure everyone can get involved, we’re taking pre-orders for the weekend right now!

Click this link to pre-order now! (works only on mobile devices)

PICK-UP ONLY

Fri/Sat/Sun: 5-8pm

HOW DO I ORDER?

  1. Check out the menu below & get excited
    2. Head to the link or button below & place your order
    (you must do this on a mobile device – not a laptop or PC)
    Click here to order
    3. Choose your pick-up day
    4. Choose your pick-up time
    5. Pay online
    6. Head down to the Brewery at your selected time & pick up your meal!

DON’T WANT TO PRE-ORDER ONLINE?

No worries! Call us on 5755 1301 & order over the phone. Or just drop in and see us at the brewery any time.

Career vacancy: Bar Manager

Purpose of the Role

The person holding the role of Bar Manager is responsible for bar operations including managing staff, ensuring product and service standards are met, maintaining procedures for maximum operating efficiency and implementation of cost effective purchasing of beverage and retail stock.

Reporting

This role reports to the Venue Manager.

Bar Staff report to the Bar Manager (this role).

Key Tasks

The key tasks that the Bar Manager performs are:

Ensure a safe environment at all times

· Ensure the safety of customers

· Ensure all staff are working within a safe environment and understand their workplace roles and responsibilities

· Accountable for compliance to all policies, regulations and procedures (especially HR & OH&S), including incident reporting and responsible service of alcohol

· Reporting any fixes or improvements in a timely manner

· Undertake regular bar safety audits and follow-up

Customer Service

· Ensure all customers feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.

· Achieve agreed standards in terms of service, quality, appearance and cleanliness of the Bar environment and equipment.

· Work with Leadership Team to develop a 3-year service strategy to differentiate the Bar service offering from alternative venues.

· Create a positive and productive working environment.

· Collect customer feedback and address any issues.

· Work with the Head Chef to create exciting menus.

· Implement changes and improvements to the POS system (front and back office).

· Deliver creative events and functions, both on-site and off-site.

Manage the Bar team

· Provide leadership to the Bar team.

· Ensure regular one-on-one meetings are carried out for all staff members.

· Manage the recruitment, induction and training of new members of the Bar team.

· Manage rosters for Bar staff and timely approval of timesheets.

· Ensure Bar staff and trainees receive the right training and leadership.

· Manage the performance of each member of the Bar staff to maximize potential.

· Work with the Head Brewer on technical training for bar and waiting staff.

· Security of cash and stock

· Management of retail events, tours and live music gigs

· Support staff in their duties by:

· Allocating and prioritising their tasks.

· Supervising their breaks.

· Encouraging them to work efficiently and with a strong service ethic.

· Providing on the job training when required.

Develop and improve operational systems of the Bar

· Create, implement and improve policies, systems and procedures.

· Ensure all communications between Bar and kitchen run smoothly.

Manage the Bar budget and accounts functions

· Be accountable for achieving sales and cost targets for the Bar as set in the budget.

· Manage all Bar stock purchasing and stock management.

· Work with Operations Manager to develop a budget for the department.

· Perform regular stock takes as specified in our procedures.

· Work with the Administration Manager to maintain budget control, staff ratios and planning requirements for cash change and till floats.

Skills Required

Must have

· Demonstrated experience in similar role with strong skills in management & stock control

· Demonstrated skills in high standards in customer service

· High level of interpersonal, leadership and team skills

· Ability to design and document operating systems and procedures

· Strong communication skills

· Current RSA Computer savvy (POS System, E-mail, MS Word, MS Excel)

· Ability to make work fun

Highly desirable

· An understanding of local tourism industry and/or craft beer scene

· Drivers Licence

Values

Bright Brewery Values | authentic, sustainable and active

Ensure the Bright Brewery values are always in action while performing the role:

We are AUTHENTIC and genuine in all that we do. · We do what we say we’re going to do. · We present our business and services truthfully. · We use natural ingredients to create genuine products. · Our relationships are honest and respectful.

Our business is SUSTAINABLE. · We’re passionate about the alpine environment that surrounds us and seek to minimise our impact on it. · We’re managing our business for the long-term, providing a viable future for our community, staff and customers.

We are ACTIVE! · We embrace the outdoors and encourage active lives. · We are active in the community. · We continue to review and develop our products and services so they evolve and grow with the market. · We are actively managing the business for future success.

Position Details

· Full time

· Hours include weekend work, evenings and public holidays

· Total hours targeted at average of 38 per week across the year

· Base salary based on performance and training completed as per employment contract

· Bright Brewery is a family-friendly employer and will consider flexible working arrangement proposals.

· Attending staff meetings and all training sessions as directed by senior management

TO APPLY
Please email your application including a Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience above, as well as your CV, to the Venue Manager, Jake Shelberg: venue@brightbrewery.com.au or give him a call on 03 5755 1346 to discuss in further detail.

Career vacancy: Venue Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Venue Manager is accountable for the delivery of great customer service to guests visiting Bright Brewery. This incorporates continually improving the service offering through recruiting the right people, ensuring they are trained, continuously improving our physical and intangible service offering, compliance with agreed process and maintaining high levels of motivation across the team.

Reporting

This role reports to the Operations Manager

Manages the Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager, Supervisors and Bar staff

Works closely with the Head Chef, Administration Manager, Marketing Manager and Head Brewer.

Key Tasks

The key tasks that the Venue Manager performs are:

Ensure a safe environment at all times

· Ensure the safety of customers

· Ensure all staff are working within a safe environment and understand their workplace roles and responsibilities

· Accountable for compliance to all policies, regulations and procedures (especially HR & OH&S), including incident reporting and responsible service of alcohol

· Reporting any fixes or improvements in a timely manner

· Undertake regular bar safety audits and follow-up

Customer Service

· Ensure all customers feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.

· Achieve agreed standards in terms of service, quality, appearance and cleanliness of the Bar environment and equipment.

· Work with Leadership Team to develop a 3-year service strategy to differentiate the Bar service offering from alternative venues.

· Create a positive and productive working environment.

· Collect customer feedback and address any issues.

· Work with the Head Chef to create exciting menus.

· Implement changes and improvements to the POS system (front and back office).

· Deliver creative events and functions, both on-site and off-site.

Manage the Bar team

· Provide leadership to the Bar team.

· Ensure 121s are carried out for all staff members.

· Manage the recruitment, induction and training of new members of the Bar team.

· Manage rosters for Bar staff and timely approval of timesheets.

· Ensure Bar staff and trainees receive the right training and leadership.

· Manage the performance of each member of the Bar staff to maximize potential.

· Work with the Head Brewer on technical training for bar and waiting staff.

· Security of cash and stock

· Management of retail events, tours and live music gigs

· Support staff in their duties by:

· Allocating and prioritising their tasks.

· Supervising their breaks.

· Encouraging them to work efficiently and with a strong service ethic.

· Providing on the job training when required.

Develop and improve operational systems of the Bar

· Create, implement and improve policies, systems and procedures.

· Ensure all communications between Bar and kitchen run smoothly.

Manage the Bar budget and accounts functions

· Be accountable for achieving sales and cost targets for the Bar as set in the budget.

· Manage all Bar stock purchasing and stock management.

· Work with Operations Manager to develop a budget for the department.

· Perform regular stock takes as specified in our procedures.

· Work with the Administration Manager to maintain budget control, staff ratios and planning requirements for cash change and till floats.

This position requires:

· Flexibility with your working week.

· Punctuality with a well-presented appearance.

· Being the final escalation point for customer questions and complaints.

· Becoming familiar with Bright Brewery, its services and events and being able to advise guests accordingly.

· Responsibility and reporting all accidents and hazards in your work area and complete all paperwork as required.

· Attending management / staff meetings and all training sessions as required.

· When required, working as a front-line member of the team in the Bar.

· Other duties as directed.

Note: We target all employees to work no more than 38.5 hours per week on average across a year

Values

Bright Brewery Values | authentic, sustainable and active

Ensure the Bright Brewery values are always in action while performing the role:

We are AUTHENTIC and genuine in all that we do. · We do what we say we’re going to do. · We present our business and services truthfully. · We use natural ingredients to create genuine products. · Our relationships are honest and respectful.

Our business is SUSTAINABLE. · We’re passionate about the alpine environment that surrounds us and seek to minimise our impact on it. · We’re managing our business for the long-term, providing a viable future for our community, staff and customers.

We are ACTIVE! · We embrace the outdoors and encourage active lives. · We are active in the community. · We continue to review and develop our products and services so they evolve and grow with the market. · We are actively managing the business for future success.

Skills Required

· A proven leader with experience in hospitality/tourism at a management level

· Demonstrated skills in high standards of customer service

· Excellent communication skills

· Workforce management and planning experience

· Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently

· Proven ability to work within financial budgets

· Experience in menu planning

· Ability to develop and document operating systems and procedures and comply with all company policies and procedures

· Ability to act ethically and fairly at all times

· Mature attitude, honest, loyal and exceptional work ethic

· Computer savvy (POS systems, E-mail, MS Word, MS Excel)

Authority

Without further approval, the Venue Manager may:

· Incur costs budgeted in the retail budget

· Roster staff in accordance with the dollar amounts allowed in the retail budget.

· Provide staff with feedback on their work performance

With the approval of the Operations Manager, the Venue Manager may:

· Make any changes to the Bar set up that you believe will improve its profitability (e.g. seating layout, menu, opening hours, equipment, etc.)

· Initiate events

· Initiate sales promotions

· Implement growth strategies

· Terminate a staff member (must have Operations Manager approval), unless situation requires immediate action

The Venue Manager may not:

· Incur costs additional to the retail budget without prior permission of the Operations Manager

Position Details

· Full time

· Hours include weekend work, evenings and public holidays

· Salary based on performance and training completed as per employment contract

· Discretionary performance related bonus

TO APPLY:

Applications for this role can be made confidentially by emailing covering letter and resume to the Operations Manager, Rupert Shaw: operations@brightbrewery.com.au

For more information please contact:

Rupert Shaw
Operations Manager, Bright Brewery
tel: 03 5755 1346

Viva La Espana – Spanish Takeaway

The tour of the world continues with this week’s takeaway at Bright Brewery!

With our capacity severely restricted (to just 30 people) we are again running a takeaway menu all weekend long!

This weekend, we are heading to: SPAIN!

VIVA LA ESPANA!

Think Paella, Patates Bravas, Jamon, and CHURROS!

This Spanish-inspired menu will be available every weekend night from 5pm – Fri, Sat & Sun.

And to make sure everyone can get involved, we’re taking pre-orders for the weekend right now!

Click this link to pre-order now! (works only on mobile devices)

PICK-UP ONLY

Fri/Sat/Sun: 5-8pm

HOW DO I ORDER?

  1. Check out the menu below & get excited
    2. Head to the link or button below & place your order
    (you must do this on a mobile device – not a laptop or PC)
    Click here to order
    3. Choose your pick-up day
    4. Choose your pick-up time
    5. Pay online
    6. Head down to the Brewery at your selected time & pick up your meal!

DON’T WANT TO PRE-ORDER ONLINE?

No worries! Call us on 5755 1301 & order over the phone. Or just drop in and see us at the brewery any time.

Feast for the Gods – Greek Takeaway

Who doesn’t want to pretend they’re far away from lockdown and on a beautiful Greek island?

With our capacity severely restricted (to just 30 people) we are again running a takeaway menu all weekend long!

A FEAST FOR THE GODS – GREEK WEEKEND!

Think grilled lamb, beef – and baklava!

This Greek-inspired menu will be available from 5pm on Friday night until 8pm on Sunday night!

And to make sure everyone can get involved, we’re taking pre-orders for the weekend right now!

Click this link to pre-order now! (works only on mobile devices)

PICK-UP ONLY

Friday: 5pm-8pm

Sat & Sun: 12pm-8pm

HOW DO I ORDER?

  1. Check out the menu below & get excited
    2. Head to the link or button below & place your order
    (you must do this on a mobile device – not a laptop or PC)
    Click here to order
    3. Choose your pick-up day
    4. Choose your pick-up time
    5. Pay online
    6. Head down to the Brewery at your selected time & pick up your meal!

DON’T WANT TO PRE-ORDER ONLINE?

No worries! Call us on 5755 1301 & order over the phone. Or just drop in and see us at the brewery any time.

We are reopening!

Come & have a beer with us!
We are excited to REOPEN the venue at 11.30am on Friday, September 10 after the lifting of restrictions in regional Victoria.
If you are planning to head in for a meal or a beer, please read on for all the important details:
• We are limited to 30 people at one time – 10 inside and 20 outside
• Our booking system is now up and running. You can book here. If you can’t find the timeslot you want, it means we are already at capacity at that time. You will have to choose another time, or come in for takeaway.
• Bring a jacket! We will do our best to surround you with heaters if the weather is cold, but prepare for the mountain air once that sun goes down!
• Please be patient with our staff as we get into a groove with the latest restrictions and requirements.
• As much as we want to see your smile, masks must be worn inside and outside until you’ve got that cold brewski in your hands!
• Don’t forget to bring your ID with you, as our staff are required to check residential postcodes.
• As much as we would love to have you join us, we will have (a lot of) empty seats, which we will not be able to sit you at if we have reached capacity.
• We will have takeaway beers and a takeout menu available over the weekend. If you do not get the chance to sit in the venue, you can order takeaway here.
Thank you for the support; we can’t wait to see you!
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