Retail Sales Associate​/Host

Are you an active listener who enjoys connecting with people? Do you thrive on providing service in a fast-paced environment? Are you eager to grow with a unique and expanding organization? At Journeyman Distillery, we seek to be the leader in authentic hospitality for the Midwest. Located in Three Oaks, Michigan just 3 miles north of the Michigan/Indiana border, we pride ourselves in our ability to know everything about our craft and its history.

We continue to grow our collection of hospitality experiences across multiple locations and are excited to expand our efforts into new product segments such as boutique gin, craft beer, lodging, large events, and more complex spirit production.

All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.

The Retail Sales Associate/Host position at Journeyman is the friendly face of the company, the first impression, setting the stage for the desired experience of each and every guest. They are problem solvers, providing information, direction, and recommendations to guests as they come and go. A great candidate for this role will use their craft knowledge and salesmanship to connect with guests, apply understanding to the needs of the moment and find the perfect solution and product for our destination traveler.

At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1
• 401(k) with Employer Match available
• Medical Insurance – 30+ hours/week
• Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options – 20+ hours/week
• Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
• Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Founders' Tour with Bill and Johanna Welter
• Annual Employee Putting Competition
• Annual Employee Holiday Party

• We believe that no challenge is too big and we take pride in hard work.
• Grit is our foundation - perseverance through adversity, strength in difficulty, and a relentless drive to succeed.
• Challenges are opportunities in disguise and we welcome them with determination and resolve.
• Nothing great happens by taking the easy route.

• 'Good enough' isn't in our vocabulary.
• We are committed to constant improvement and the pursuit of excellence in distilling, brewing, and hospitality.
• Mastery is a moving target - and we embrace the grind, knowing the journey itself is what pushes us forward.

• Exceptional service defines us - through every touchpoint, every day (362 a year), until the last second and beyond (59:59+).
• This mindset extends to how we treat vendors, partners, and each other.
• 1st Customer is our culture - and our legacy.
• As storytellers and champions of Journeyman, we embody the values we stand for, through every interaction.

• Greet guests in a friendly fashion and welcoming manner in order to determine their needs.
• Share knowledge and information of Journeyman Distillery products and company history including the Feather bone Factory building, and E.K. Warren.
• Understand and communicate to guests our available food and beverage products, as well as Journeyman/Staymaker accommodations and services.
• Nurture an excellent guest experience.
• Seat guests or putting them on a wait as necessary.
• Ensure availability of menus, preparing them with special cards as necessary.
• Communicate information relevant to reservations, large parties, events, etc. to all staff members.
• Operate point-of-sale system, seating system, and tour reservation software.
• Accurately handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Take to-go orders, answer guest queries, and take messages over the phone.
• Stock product areas and replenish displays of items to be sold.
• Clear tables after guests. Take tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate location.
• Keep entrances to building and workspace clean and welcoming throughout shift.