Recklesstown Farm Distillery is a small, family-owned and run craft distillery. We produce our spirits primarily from grains grown on our farms by us (12th generation farmer!), or from other locally grown grains from our neighbors and fellow farmers. We are accustomed to doing things from scratch: seed to harvest, mill to glass. Our hard work, our recipes, our dedicated team grows our grain, crafts our spirits, creates our unique cocktails. Our Columbus, NJ facility was built on one of our preserved farms. It houses our production facility, barrel storage, and our tasting room. We craft 2 vodkas: 100% corn and 100% potato, a London dry style gin, moonshine, spiced rum, 2 bourbons, and our own line of bitters. Our cocktails are created to highlight our spirits, and the menu changes approximately every 2 months. We focus on seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs which are available from our neighbors and our established agricultural connections. Fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients are our specialty. Each menu presents 6 signature cocktails and a draft cocktail. Standards are also available. Recklesstown is a genuine farm to glass craft distillery with a relaxing, country atmosphere but high-end, metropolitan-esque cocktails emphasizing our superb craft spirits. 

Job description: 

We aim to build an educated team that can engage our guests, and help to communicate our company’s values, which include quality, consistency and creativity. Our Tasting Room sells bottles and functions to showcase our scratch-made spirits through creative and seasonal cocktails. We have become known for our frequently evolving cocktail menu, and we’ve set a high standard for consistency through precise measuring. The team member we’re looking to hire will need to be flexible and willing to jump into just about any task from busing tables to selling bottles to making cocktails, even attending farm markets! Being a team player is essential at Recklesstown. We’re going to have a lot of fun, but it’s going to be a lot of work too! This job will require that you work shifts (usually minimum of 2) during weekends while the Tasting Room is open. The Tasting Room currently operates: Friday 4 P.M. to 10 P.M. Saturday 12 P.M. to 10 P.M. Sunday 12 P.M. to 6 P.M. (During busier months the tasting room also opens on Thursdays from 4-9 P.M.) Participation in prep and occasional staff meetings during non-service hours is also necessary. All employees will be provided with training on our cocktail philosophy and best practices. 

Some of the responsibilities that you can expect are as follows: 

• Becoming familiar with our production process and our spirits 
• Make cocktails accurately and efficiently using our recipes 
• Assist in the maintenance of a pleasant and clean tasting room experience 
• Work safely and in a clean manner 
• Follow food safety requirements 
• Prep and stock bar 
• Participate in farm markets in a product sales capacity & promotion of tasting room
• Provide excellent and welcoming customer service 

Compensation for this position is hourly. Rates vary depending on activity (tasting room vs. farm market vs. prep/bottling.) Tasting room hours are tip eligible. Farm market role receives commission in addition to hourly wage.

Prior bartending experience is a plus, but not necessary. Please don’t hesitate to apply if you think you’d be a good fit! 21+ years of age preferred. In an email let us know why you will be a good fit, and please include a resume if you have one to share.