Tasting Room General Manager

Austin Vodka Company, LLC is a renowned distillery company located in Dripping Springs, Texas, known primarily for its flagship product, Goodnight Loving Vodka. Goodnight Loving Vodka has earned wide acclaim, including the prestigious Platinum Award at San Francisco's World Spirits Competition. It holds the distinction of being the most awarded spirit in Texas history and is recognized as the fastest growing vodka brand in North America. The company is dedicated to producing exceptional craft spirits while prioritizing a world-class tasting room experience that embodies the spirit and character of the Texas Hill Country. Austin Vodka Company values excellence in hospitality and the authenticity that comes from its connection with both the product and its regional heritage. The facility in Dripping Springs serves not only as a production site but also as an experiential venue for spirits lovers, tourists, and community members to engage with the brand through tastings, events, and retail offerings.

The Tasting Room General Manager plays a pivotal role within Austin Vodka Company by serving as the on-site representative of the Goodnight Loving Vodka brand. This position is full-time and exempt, reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations. With a starting salary of $82,000 plus bonus incentives, the role demands leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for craft spirits. The General Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of the tasting room, a dynamic environment that combines hospitality, retail, event hosting, food and beverage coordination, and facility maintenance. The successful candidate will oversee guest experience, ensuring every visitor enjoys a memorable and true-to-brand interaction, enhanced by innovative programs and deep knowledge of the product and its production process.

Operationally, the General Manager handles day-to-day activities including staff hiring, training, and scheduling, while cultivating a positive workplace culture focused on inclusion, safety, and employee satisfaction. They administer all retail aspects from merchandise purchasing to inventory management and POS operations, guaranteeing profitability and compliance with all regulations such as Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

This leadership role also requires budgetary and financial management skills, involving operational budgeting, labor cost oversight, sales tracking, and detailed reporting. The General Manager acts as the primary liaison for culinary management, coordinating with third-party food vendors and managing in-house light food offerings. Moreover, they organize and lead special events, partner with community stakeholders to promote tourism and economic development, and maintain the facility’s appearance and safety standards through regular inspections and vendor coordination.

Overall, the position is ideal for an experienced food and beverage hospitality professional with strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills. It offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected brand in the craft spirits industry while delivering exceptional experiences in a beautiful Texas Hill Country setting. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, and paid holidays accompany this rewarding career opportunity.