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Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company Size: 11-50 employees

Lost Barrel Brewing

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**Social Media Professional ** **(Part-Time Employee – Approx. 15–20 Hours per Week) **

**Lost Barrel Brewing ** **Middleburg, Virginia **

Lost Barrel Brewing, an award-winning craft brewery located on a picturesque 70-acre horse farm in the heart of Middleburg, Virginia’s renowned Hunt Country, is seeking a creative and experienced Social Media Professional to help grow our online presence and showcase the Lost Barrel experience.

Since opening in December 2020, Lost Barrel has established itself as a premier destination for exceptional craft beer, hard seltzers, chef-driven cuisine, live entertainment, and memorable events. With a taproom, expansive porch, and scenic grounds, Lost Barrel delivers warm hospitality and high-quality experiences for guests, families, and the local community.

This part-time employee position requires approximately 15–20 hours per week, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays as needed for event coverage. This creative, hands-on role is responsible for driving brand awareness, audience engagement, and event attendance through compelling storytelling, photography, videography, and digital content creation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, visually creative, and experienced in social media strategy and execution.

**Responsibilities: **

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy and content calendar for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn

• Create, schedule, and optimize engaging posts, Reels, Stories, and promotional campaigns using recognized social media management platforms

• Design graphics, promotional materials, menus, and visual assets for events and marketing initiatives

• Attend on-site and off-site events to capture photography, videography, and behind-the-scenes content

• Analyze performance metrics and continuously refine content strategies to maximize reach, engagement, audience growth, and event participation

• Collaborate with the leadership team, Executive Chef, Head Brewer, and Tasting Room Manager on content related to beer releases, food pairings, special events, and brewery experiences

• Support broader marketing initiatives, including email marketing and SEO-friendly digital content where applicable

• Utilize AI tools and technologies to enhance content creation, generate ideas, optimize captions, improve visuals, analyze trends, and streamline workflows

**Qualifications: **

• 3+ years of professional social media management experience with demonstrated results across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn

• Strong content creation, graphic design, photography, and videography skills

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, or equivalent design tools

• Strong understanding of social media algorithms, analytics, and paid advertising strategies

• Excellent written communication, creative storytelling, and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects efficiently

• Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events

• Ability to reliably travel to on-site and off-site events in the Middleburg area

• Must be at least 21 years of age

**Compensation: ** $25 – $35 per hour (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and portfolio strength)

**To Apply: ** Please submit your resume, cover letter, desired hourly rate, and social media portfolio (including performance metrics and examples of content created) to Chris.suarez@lostbarrel.com with the subject line: “Social Media Professional – Employee Application”

Lost Barrel Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Social Media Professional

**Sales and Events Manager ** **(Part-Time Employee – Approx. 20 Hours per Week) **

**Lost Barrel Brewing & LoCo Kitchen ** **Middleburg / Sterling, Virginia **

Lost Barrel Brewing, an award-winning craft brewery located on a picturesque 70-acre horse farm in the heart of Middleburg, Virginia’s renowned Hunt Country, is seeking a Sales and Events Manager to help grow our special events and catering services.

Since opening in December 2020, Lost Barrel Brewing has established itself as a premier destination for exceptional craft beer, hard seltzers, chef-driven cuisine, live entertainment, and memorable events. With a taproom, expansive porch, and scenic grounds, Lost Barrel delivers warm hospitality and high-quality experiences for guests, families, and the local community.

Also within the Lost Barrel family is our professional catering and events division, **LoCo Kitchen **, based in Sterling, Virginia, providing upscale full-service catering and event hosting for homes, offices, weddings, private events, and off-site venues throughout the region.

**Position Summary: ** The Sales and Events Manager is a key revenue-focused role responsible for driving and expanding on-site and off-site catering sales, as well as creating and coordinating on-site events. This hybrid position combines proactive sales, relationship building, and hands-on event execution within a dynamic brewery and hospitality environment. **This role has strong growth potential and may evolve into a full-time position based on performance and business growth. **

**Key Responsibilities **:• Proactively identify, develop, and secure new catering, private event, corporate event, and special event opportunities through networking, outreach, referrals, and relationship building

• Serve as the lead sales contact for prospective clients by managing inquiries, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and closing event and catering sales

• Develop creative event concepts, promotional ideas, themed experiences, and partnership opportunities designed to increase bookings, guest engagement, and revenue

• Coordinate event planning details including timelines, guest counts, vendor coordination, logistics, and client communications before transitioning execution responsibilities to the Lost Barrel Brewing and LoCo Kitchen operations teams

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure a seamless handoff and successful event execution

• Collaborate with leadership, the Executive Chef, Head Brewer, and Tasting Room Manager on event programming, seasonal offerings, food and beverage pairings, and promotional initiatives

• Utilize CRM and event management platforms to track leads, sales activity, contracts, bookings, and performance metrics

• Identify strategic partnerships, community relationships, and marketing opportunities that enhance brand visibility and drive event and catering revenue

**Qualifications ** **Required: **

• 3+ years of experience in sales, event management, hospitality, catering, or related business development roles with a demonstrated ability to generate leads and close sales

• Proven experience building client relationships and managing the sales process from initial inquiry through signed contract

• Strong organizational, project management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects, clients, and deadlines

• Creative mindset with the ability to develop unique event concepts and revenue-generating opportunities

• Proficient with CRM systems and sales reporting tools

• Must be at least 21 years of age

**Preferred: **

• Direct experience in hospitality, catering, private events, weddings, or venue sales

• Background in the craft beverage, brewery, restaurant, or event industry

• Established relationships within the Northern Virginia event, wedding, or corporate community

**Compensation: ** Competitive hourly compensation + commission opportunities tied to catering bookings and event sales, plus employee discounts and product perks. **As the role and business grow, there is opportunity to transition into a full-time position with expanded responsibilities and compensation. **

**To Apply: ** Please submit your resume, cover letter, and desired hourly rate or compensation expectations to Chris.suarez@lostbarrel.com with the subject line: “Sales and Events Manager Application”

Lost Barrel Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Sales & Events Manager

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