About Nunavut Brewing Company
Nunavut Brewing Company is Canada’s northernmost brewery, proudly producing locally crafted beer in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Our brewery, taproom, and event space have become a welcoming community gathering place for residents, visitors, artists, musicians, and beer lovers from near and far.
We are looking for a hands-on, organized, and community-minded Taproom Manager & Operations Coordinator to lead our front-of-house operations and support the day-to-day systems that keep the business running smoothly.
Position Overview
This is a unique role for someone who enjoys people, hospitality, events, organization, and small-business operations. You will oversee the daily operation of the taproom, support staff scheduling and supervision, coordinate events and bookings, assist with inventory and administration, and help maintain a warm, professional, and well-run space for our customers and community partners.
The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between customer-facing service, team leadership, practical problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes operational work. Brewery experience is not required, but strong judgment, reliability, communication skills, and a willingness to take ownership are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Taproom Operations
- Oversee day-to-day taproom operations, including opening and closing procedures, cleanliness, presentation standards, and customer experience.
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for guests, staff, and community partners.
- Manage merchandise displays, retail inventory, cash reconciliation, and daily sales reporting.
- Monitor product availability and coordinate with brewing staff to support inventory planning.
- Identify opportunities to improve the customer experience and encourage repeat visitation.
Staffing & Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise taproom staff.
- Build staff schedules based on anticipated demand, events, and operational needs.
- Support onboarding, ongoing training, and clear communication across the team.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
- Provide practical direction, coaching, and performance feedback to staff.
Events & Community Engagement
- Coordinate taproom events, private bookings, and community partnerships.
- Manage event logistics, including staffing, setup, entertainment, food vendors, and promotion.
- Represent NuBrew professionally within the local community.
- Support marketing and social media initiatives related to taproom activity, events, and customer engagement.
Operations & Administration
- Support the owners with practical day-to-day administration, purchasing, records, and operational follow-up.
- Coordinate supplier orders and track inventory for merchandise, packaging, operating supplies, and taproom needs.
- Assist with accounts payable, purchasing, and invoice processing.
- Maintain operational records, documentation, SOPs, checklists, and internal systems.
- Support regulatory filings, licensing requirements, and compliance documentation as directed.
Compliance & Facility Support
- Help ensure compliance with liquor, food safety, workplace safety, and internal operating requirements.
- Coordinate routine maintenance needs, contractor visits, and facility follow-up.
- Report operational issues, facility concerns, and equipment problems in a timely manner.
- Keep required records organized, accurate, and up to date.
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in hospitality, retail, food service, tourism, or a related field.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with staff scheduling, daily operations, and customer-facing service.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.
- Valid alcohol service certification, or willingness and ability to obtain it.
- Must be 19 years of age or older.
Preferred
- Experience in hospitality management, event planning, inventory control, cash management, or business administration.
- Familiarity with bookkeeping, purchasing, supplier coordination, or administrative systems.
- Experience working in remote or northern communities.
- Interest in craft beer, local tourism, events, and community-building.
Success in the Role
Within the first six months, the successful candidate will:
- Maintain consistent taproom operations and a strong customer experience.
- Establish reliable staffing, scheduling, and communication systems.
- Maintain operational organization, documentation, and follow-through.
- Build positive relationships with customers, staff, community partners, and ownership.
- Take increasing ownership of administrative and operational responsibilities over time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Housing allowance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to relocate to Iqaluit NU.
Work Location: In person
