General Manager

General Manager

Forest & Main Fishtown

1416 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia  ·  Full-time  ·  $65,000–$75,000 (Based on experience)

About Us

Forest & Main Brewing Co. has been brewing in Ambler since 2012, with an initial emphasis on traditional English cask ales and Belgian Saisons. Fishtown, our third taproom, was opened in late 2025. While we're a brewery at heart, our Fishtown location also has a robust cocktail and wine program and kitchen.

The Role

We're looking for a General Manager to run the taproom as if it were their own. You'll lead a small team of bartenders and kitchen staff. You'll keep the numbers healthy and the beer program in step with the brewery, run food and cocktail menus people come back for, and create a positive and welcoming spot that Forest & Main is known for. The role reports directly to the owners.

Responsibilities

Team & Leadership

• Hire, train, schedule and coach a team of five bartenders and three kitchen staff
• Build weekly schedules that cover every shift and event while hitting labor targets
• Set the service standard and hold the team to it, while keeping it a place people want to work

• Run day-to-day operations of the taproom
• Manage the location's P&L, with responsibility for labor, cost of goods and waste
• Take inventory and order liquor, wine and bar supplies, and manage vendor relationships and invoices
• Keep the taproom compliant with Pennsylvania liquor laws, health codes and food safety requirements
• Make necessary bank drops

• Manage the draft list and keg orders with our Ambler brewery team
• Plan release days, tap takeovers and brewery events at the taproom
• Make sure the team knows our beer well and can talk about it with guests

• Create seasonal and signature cocktails, and keep the cocktail, wine and food menus current
• Work with the kitchen team on menu changes, and price and cost every food and drink item

• Oversee kitchen operations with our three-person kitchen team
• Order food and kitchen supplies, manage kitchen vendors, and process their invoices
• Track food cost, inventory and waste, and keep the kitchen in line with health code and food safety requirements

• Run the taproom's social media and create content for releases, menus and events
• Book and manage private events, from first inquiry through menus, beverage packages, staffing and the night itself

• 2+ years in bar or restaurant management, including supervising staff
• Experience managing both front and back of house
• Hands-on experience with scheduling, inventory and purchasing
• Solid knowledge of beer, spirits, wine and cocktail building
• ServSafe Manager or Philadelphia food safety certification, or willingness to get it within 30 days
• PA RAMP training, or willingness to complete it
• Availability for evenings, weekends and events

• Experience with cask ale or traditional European beer service
• Cicerone or similar beer certification
• Experience running social media for a bar or restaurant
• Experience in a brewery taproom or with private event sales

• $65,000–$75,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Two weeks PTO (expanding after first year)
• Beer perks

Send your resume to [email protected]