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Bartender

TableTop Gaming LLC

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Full-time (20 hours per week min)

Full Job Description

TableTop Gaming is a new worker cooperative with an online store specializing in the sale of board games and collectible/trading card games. We are seeking a Bartender to serve alcoholic beverages and food at our new location, as well as performing normal cleaning of the bar space and equipment. As part of this job you will be interacting with the public, and will need to treat all of our patrons with the appropriate amount of respect.

This is an ownership position in our company, you will receive an equal say in how we operate, with an expectation that you also act as an owner. This is not a position for those that are in dire straits, need a consistent paycheck, or expect someone to tell them what to do. All of our current members work multiple jobs and this is our passion project, not our livelihood. Please apply accordingly.


Responsibilities

  1. Ensure that all food and beverages are properly stored/prepared and served. This may include training other staff on proper pouring practices at the bar, and proper food handling skills.
  2. Ensuring proper usage of the POS system.
  3. Keeping the bar area and equipment clean and in a state of proper repair, performing the required preventative maintenance to maintain effective equipment long term.
  4. Keeping up to date with proper NY State liquor regulations.
  5. Notifies the Bar Manager of any items that need restocking.
  6. Ensure patrons are not being disorderly and are cut off from sales at appropriate times.

Qualifications

  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English. Being multilingual is a benefit.
  • Passionate about worker cooperatives.
  • 6+ months experience or a bartenders certification preferred.

Please provide a resume detailing your experience and portfolio for creative positions.

Physical Requirements

This work requires frequent computer use for communication with our remote, asynchronous team.

This position also requires the ability to be in person to handle the management of the bar and bar’s personnel for at least 20 hrs a week. Possibly exceeding that amount as the demands of the bar require. The bar’s expected hours will be Thurs 5pm-11pm, Fri, Sat, 5pm-12pm; you may work outside these hours based on interest/need/want/etc., however, these hours will be filled first.

About Us

TableTop Gaming is a worker cooperative, “a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise” (link). Every worker is a member owner. Our team primarily works remotely and asynchronously through our online store, viewable here. We have a physical storefront in Syracuse, NY for sales and events.

We have a flat direct democracy (one person one vote) model, agreeing on proposals by reaching a 70% or more consensus. Profit (member distributions) is distributed based on the ratio of roles/positions one takes up vs. the total distribution of roles. For example, if one only works in customer service and there’s fifteen roles total in the organization, one earns 1/15 of the profit. Member distributions are to occur at a minimum of once per quarter, at the start date of that quarter. Feel free to ask any questions about this and/or any other aspect of the job in your application. Email jobs@ttgaming.net to apply.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Extremely flexible working hours (determined by you)
  • Purchase of any inventory > 1 (at cost + shipping & tax)

Marketing Manager

Job Overview

TableTop Gaming, a worker-owned cooperative in downtown Syracuse, seeks a Marketing Manager to lead promotional efforts across Facebook, Instagram, and Discord while building community connections. We operate as a board game/card game shop as well as a bar. This role includes collaborative decision-making, high degree of autonomy, and variable compensation, dependent on the cooperative’s financial performance each quarter.

This is an ownership position in our company, you will receive an equal say in how we operate, with an expectation that you also act as an owner. This is not a position for those that are in dire straits, need a consistent paycheck, or expect someone to tell them what to do. All of our current members work multiple jobs and this is our passion project, not our livelihood. Please apply accordingly.
Email jobs@ttgaming.net to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and Discord to promote events, products, and community engagement.
  • Identify, establish and maintain any additional social media platforms that we should engage with in order to foster outreach.
  • Oversee content creation, scheduling, and audience interaction on these platforms.
  • Build partnerships with local organizations and foster a welcoming online presence.
  • Leverage digital tools for planned in-store promotions and special events.
  • Collaborate with worker-owners to align marketing efforts with cooperative values.
  • Utilize Google Merchant Center and Google Ads to promote online sales of our inventory
  • Identify, establish and maintain new avenues of marketing that can lead to additional sales
  • Aid Event Organizer and Store Associates in the creation of any graphics, flyers, banners, etc. for digital or print use cases when needed/requested.
  • Set up and maintain monthly newsletters for events and product details.
  • Determine and direct the marketing direction that the company takes, adapting based on needs and budgeting.
  • Ensures photos, videos, etc. are collected during events to be utilized for social media posts.
  • Occasionally attends events, or comes in to the shop to engage with other members and get a feel for the space to better decide on marketing direction, and aid in marketing efforts.

Qualifications:

  • Experience with social media marketing, community management, or event promotion.
  • Experience with ecommerce marketing.
  • Passion for tabletop gaming and engaging diverse audiences.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a cooperative setting and adapt to shared decision-making.
  • High degree of self-determination.
  • Must be able to go into the shop occasionally, there is no predefined amount, should just have the ability to see the place in person.

Compensation:

  • Payment is irregular, based on the cooperative’s quarterly financial performance, reflecting shared ownership. You would receive a percentage portion of the profit that the company makes based on your work contribution.