Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operations, people, and premium spirits? We're a new distillery with ambitious plans for rapid growth, and were looking for a General Manager who is ready to take charge and help bring our vision to life. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground levelshaping day-to-day operations, building and leading
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operations, people, and premium spirits? We're a new distillery with ambitious plans for rapid growth, and were looking for a General Manager who is ready to take charge and help bring our vision to life. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground levelshaping day-to-day operations, building and leading a high-performing team, and driving the success of a brand thats just getting started. From production and logistics to customer experience and team culture, youll have a direct impact on every part of the business. If you're entrepreneurial, solutions-focused, and excited by the idea of growing something from scratch, this could be the perfect role for you!
The General Manager is responsible for the overall management, business leadership, development, and supervision of Queen City Distillers. This position provides full-cycle leadership of day-to-day operations and long-term strategy for the business.
Duties & Responsibilities:
*Oversee day-to-day operations for all locations
*Ensure strong supplier relationships and efficient inventory management
*Analyze sales trends, margins, and pricing strategy
*Optimize inventory levels, purchasing, and receiving; maintain 2-4 % shrink or better.
Required Skills:
*Bachelors degree in Business, Operations, Hospitality Management, or a related field (MBA preferred)
*Deep working knowledge of SLGA regulations, age-verification, and import rules
*10+ years of progressive leadership experience
Required Experience:
*Proven leadership of multi-unit or multi-department operations with P&L responsibility.
*Strong communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
*Strong financial understanding along with cost management, business planning, and goal setting with management.
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