Internal Brewsletter - October 6, 2021
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 10/8
Amusement 2021 // SAISON // Our 2021 blend of Amusement features a golden saison from Block 15, blended with two year old spontaneously fermented & oak-aged wild ale from de Garde Brewing, then dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin hops. The result is a delightfully dry, complex blend with notes of gooseberries and tart fruit. // 5.4% ABV /750mL Bottle
GENERAL
Thanks to all those that came out to last Saturday’s OSU football tailgate! We crushed some beers, ate tasty BBQ and cheered the Beavers on to victory. 1st place sure feels good!
PUB UPDATES
We are looking to add to our pool of Lead Servers here at the Pub! If you are interested, please read the job description below and send a HotSchedules message to Goody no later than the end of day (11pm) on Tuesday, October 12th.
Block 15 Lead Server Expectations and Duties
A lead server needs to meet and exceed service expectations. He or she helps to set the tone and leads by example.
Must possess an exemplary knowledge of the menus and menu items and be able to answer other front of house staffs' questions and customer questions.
Help to assist other servers and the managing bartender, when necessary.
Be very knowledgeable of Block 15 beers and brewing process as well as beers and the beer industry as a whole
Handle stressful situations with poise & control
Be able and willing to perform conflict management if appropriate
Identify situations when a manager needs to step in
Apply customer and employee discounts, voids, desserts, etc.
Cover the bar if the managing bartender needs to step away to deal with issues.
A lead server may be trained to be a server trainer, a barback, or both depending on skills and availability. We ask that lead servers take on one of these roles.
A barback must be able to consistently pour beverages in a timely manner. It is absolutely necessary that drinks are made consistently.
Pour beer, wine, and liquor following company policies and procedures as well as state laws.
Use the cash drawer and POS appropriately.
Be able to read the tickets and make and pour beverages accordingly for the entire restaurant.
Serve the customers at the bar and when necessary, other tables in the restaurant.
A trainer must be able to complete training requirements as described in the trainer expectations document, including but not limited to maintaining effective communication with the new hire, giving and receiving constructive criticism, and communicating training issues with management. Availability and Requirements:
Must be available nights/evenings/weekends/holidays, etc.
Must be able to effectively work in all areas of the restaurant (downstairs, upstairs, game room, behind bar, outside).
Must be flexible with scheduling as this position does not have a set schedule.
Prior serving experience at Block 15 is required.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Thanks everyone for being ballers. You’re all appreciated!
STAFF UPDATES
Please share some feedback in preparation for Manager reviews! We are currently looking for feedback for Sean and Taylor. https://block15.wufoo.com/forms/k15l9tcs0acb9t0/
Alissa Ballard - Bookkeeper II
Paul Cotter - Brewer
Atticus Wilson - Dishwasher
Siarra Edwards - Prep Cook
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
10/8 - Amusement 2021 // Saison
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
College // Cream Ale
Fresh Pow // India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
OCTOBER PEOPLE’S PINT
CMRU and Corvallis Climbers of Color
CMRU: Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit (CMRU) offers assistance, without charge, for search and rescue in difficult areas and high-angle terrain. Skilled CMRU volunteers with mountaineering experience, trained in the many facets of technical alpine search and rescue, are available around the clock.
CCOC: Corvallis Climbers of Color (CCOC) is an organization rooted in creating access and community within climbing and the outdoors for BIPOC in Corvallis and the PNW
*Flicker IPA is the beer of choice in October for the People’s Pint!
DINE OUT INFORMATION
Tuesday, October 12th // Adams Parent Association // Adams Parent Association (APA) exists to promote mutual understanding between parents and staff, provide good will between the school and the community, provide volunteers for Adams programs and activities, and to provide extra funds in support of Adams Elementary goals and objectives.
