Thank you for your interest in joining the Paddlefish Brewing team!
This application is for a Tap Room Server AKA “Beertender.”
Are you looking to get involved in the craft beer world? Join the Paddlefish team by working as a Beertender in St. Peter’s first brewery since 1938. Serve patrons by creating the best possible craft beer experience. Contribute by guiding guests through the tap menu, pouring a pint or flight, informing them of our events, offering merch and our to-go beer options!
Our mission is to create a place of community, entertainment and excellence where locals and beer lovers can connect. If you are a hard-working, fun-loving, reliable team player and have a desire to help us sustain our vision, please read on! We encourage anyone of any level of experience to apply, but please note that individuals who are at least 21 years of age are preferred candidates for this position.
Job Title: Beertender
Schedule: Part-Time (8-20 hours per week)
Starting hourly rate commensurate with experience
General Requirements:
Duties:
🍻 Beertender Spotlight: Kris Koehler-Sandborg!
Meet Kris — IPA lover. Former college drummer. Secret juggler.
Catch Kris behind the bar pouring her favorite Paddlefish brew….Jolly Giant Hazy IPA
• Fun Fact: Once juggled teaching and custodial work at a school — at the same time
• Shift Playlist: Fleetwood Mac, Noah Kahan, and 70s gold.
• Beer Awakening: One sip of Spotted Cow = world changed forever.
• Most unforgettable shift? Let’s just say... unsolicited kiss.
• Favorite Place in MN: Farm Island Lake. The lake life is real.
• Guilty Pleasure: Anything starring Melissa McCarthy
“I’m like a human Funfetti cake.” Same energy. Kris brings it every shift — big laughs, great smile and top tier pours.
Catch her at the bar, soaking up the chaos and making it look easy — just don’t challenge her to a drum solo and a juggling contest. She will win. Cheers, Kris! 🍻
🎉 Another stacked week at Paddlefish! 🍻 Here’s what’s happening:
🍎 Tues 4/29: Educator & Member Appreciation — $1 OFF pints all day!
🍻 Wed 4/30: Happy Hour from 12–4PM — $1 OFF pints!
🌼 Thurs 5/1: Russell’s Food Truck 4–8PM + May Day Basket Making 6–8PM ($15)
🌭 Fri 5/2: Brat Dogs 4–8PM | 🎶 Ben Scruggs live 6–9PM | 🍻 New Beer Drop: Tangled Up In Brew Lambic taps at 5PM!
🥪 Sat 5/3: Jersey’s Food Truck 3–8PM
🧘♀️ Sun 5/4: Yoga at 10AM ($20 + free drink!) | 🍗 Doc E’s BBQ 12–8PM | $15 growler fills!
A South Dakota legend dropped off this gem — a “PADLFSH” license plate! He shared stories of snagging paddlefish every cast one day on the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam (with a permit, of course).
Anyone else out there rocking a paddlefish plate??
This week at Paddlefish! 🍻🌎🎶🛍️
Here’s what’s on tap:
Tues 4/22:
$1 OFF pints all day for Educators & Members 🍎
EARTH DAY Sustainable Craft Night ♻️ (Free! 6–8PM)
Wed 4/23:
Happy Hour from 12–4PM – $1 OFF pints 🍺
Thurs 4/24:
Russell’s food truck 4–8PM 🍲
Initials Game Live! 7–8:30PM 🧠
Fri 4/25:
Fatbellies BBQ 4–9PM 🍗
Kaleb & The Old Guy live music 6–9PM 🎶
Sat 4/26:
Jersey’s food truck 12–8PM 🥪
Sun 4/27:
Mother’s Day Makers Market 12–3PM 🧶🕯️
See you this week! 🍻
🌸 Mother’s Day Makers Market – Call for Vendors! 🌸
Join us on Sunday, April 27th from 12–3 PM for a special Mother’s Day Makers Market! Showcase your creations and connect with the community as we celebrate moms and makers alike.
🛍️ Vendors of all kinds are welcome – from handmade goods and crafts to unique gifts perfect for Mother`s Day.
📲 Sign up now to secure your spot! Link in bio for vendor registration. Link in bio!
Big week ahead! Here’s what’s coming your way:
🍺 Monday: Kick off with Happy Hour (4–6 PM) featuring $1 off pints.
🎤 Tuesday: A day of drink specials for educators paired with an Open Mic session from 6–8 PM.
✏️ Wednesday: Test your Office know-how with our Trivia night (7–8:45 PM) and savor what Russell’s cooking up!
🍺 Thursday: Another round of Happy Hour (4–6 PM) with $1 off pints to keep the momentum going.
🌭 Friday: Satisfy your cravings with Minnesota’s Original Brat Dogs (5–9 PM).
💃 Saturday: Enjoy El Mexicano Tacos from 3–8 PM, plus get swept away by a live Flamenco performance by Molly Stoltz from 7–9 PM.
🐣 Sunday: Celebrate with special Easter hours from 11 AM to 8 PM.
🎉 Happy Birthday, Zoe! 🎉
If you’ve ever been greeted with a warm smile and impeccable handwriting at the bar... you’ve probably met Zoe. ✍️
She’s a Mountain Mama superfan (patiently waiting for the imperial 👀), a plant parent who might out-green our taproom, and a pro at helping you discover your new favorite beer. 🍺🌿
Whether she’s pouring pints, quoting Hot Rod, or reminiscing about her past as a school photographer 📸, she brings top tier energy and great beer recs every shift.
Wish her a happy birthday when you see her behind the bar this weekend!
💚 Beer of choice: Anything IPA or light & crisp
🎃 Favorite holiday: Halloween
🛫 Dream power: Flying
📍 Favorite MN spot: Duluth
🌮 Eats tacos for every meal (respect)
🚨 BREWERY DOLLS - JUST DROPPED 🚨
We had to jump on the AI action figure trend—so here she is, Paddlefish-style.
This one’s rocking a 4-pack of Mountain Mama IPA, but each “doll” comes with a different brewski.
Which 4-pack would your action figure be holding?
Collect them all… or at least stock up on Mountain Mama ⛰️
Disclaimer: Action figure is generated, and not available or for sale…Maybe some day
🚨 It’s time to crown the Best Brewery in the Mankato area— and we need YOUR help! 🚨
We’re honored to be nominated in the Best of Mankato 2025 and would love your support. You can vote once a day through April 30 at the link in our bio!
🗳️ Find us in the “Brewery” category (second from the bottom—right after wineries and before Mediterranean cuisine).
Let’s show ‘em what Paddlefish is all about 🍻
Vote daily 🗳️
Tag your beer-loving friends & let’s bring it home! 🏆
🍺 This Week at Paddlefish! 🍺
📅 Mon 4/7: Happy National Beer Day!🍻
🍺 Tues 4/8: Educator & Member Tuesday – $1 off pints all day + Whimsical Garden Cookie Decorating Class from 6-8pm! 🍪🎨
🥙 Wed 4/9: Pharaoh’s Gyros food truck from 4-8pm!
🍔 Thurs 4/10: The Squeaky Cow food truck from 4-8pm, plus a Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser (15% of beverage sales from 4-8pm)! ✏️ 📚
🍗 Fri 4/11: Fatbellies BBQ food truck from 4-8pm, plus live music by Mike Fugazzi w/ Possum Willy from 6-9pm! 🎶🍖
🦞 Sat 4/12: Norseman Lobster food truck from 12-8pm! 🦞🍽️ (or until they sell out!)
🐾 Sun 4/13: @russellstravelingkitchen from 11am-3pm, @elmexicanofoodtruck from 3-7pm, Paint Your Own Pet Class from 1-4pm! 🐶🎨
🚨 NOW SERVING THE NORTH METRO 🚨 Our Mountain Mama West Coast IPA is the featured draft on tap at Clive’s in Champlin! It pairs excellently with their BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and chicken wings 🤤
Where else would you like to see us on tap??
It’s been a cloudy stretch, so we brewed our own sunshine☀️
Introducing Sol Del Norte—our bright and zesty Mexican Lager, perfect with a wedge of lime and good company.
Tapped today for First Friday at 5pm —New Month New Beer!
See you beer🍻
4% ABV
IBUs: 16
📰 Who knew St. Peter was home to flying Paddlefish and great Paddlefish beer? 🤷
#Paddlefishinthesky #BreweryLife #StPeterMN #flyingfish #lovalnews
🌸 Exciting Events This Week! 🌸
From Paint & Sip to Live Music to Sunday Yoga, we’ve got something for the whole crew! Check out our lineup below and mark your calendars. 📅
🎨 Tues 4/1 – Educator & Member Tues, $1 off pints all day + Paint & Sip 6-8pm @paintandsipmn (still space available! Link in bio)
🍻 Wed 4/2 – Russell’s 4-8pm + Trivia Mafia 7-8:45pm
🍪 Thurs 4/3 – Whimsical Garden Cookie Decorating Class 6-8pm
🍺 Fri 4/4 – New Beer, New Month: Mexican Lager + Tapping at 5pm
🍲 Sat, 4/5 - Russell’s Food Truck here alll day 12-8pm
🧘♀️ Sun 4/6 – Yoga at 10am + Free Drink After! Live Music with Katy Tessman 2-4pm
#EventsThisWeek #HappyHour #Trivia #PaintAndSip #LiveMusic #YogaTime
⚠️ Warning: May cause spontaneous singing and peak enjoyment. Contents are dangerously crisp, wildly hoppy, and born in the heart of St. Peter.
Close your eyes, take a sip, and let Mountain Mama take you home 🏔️ Oh, and take home a 4-pack while you’re at it!
6.5% ABV, 55 IBUs
🍻 Beertender Spotlight: Jason Sletta!
Meet Jason — Paddlefish beertender, sales rep, and everyday math wizard. He’s got a thing for cream ales, 40s music, and helping you find the perfect beer.
• His go-to pour? Boundary Waters Cream Ale
• Weirdest job before beer? Pig farm or stone quarry (yes, both—but not at the same time)
• Hidden fear? Marionettes. Especially Pinocchio. 😳
• Not-so-hidden talent? Growing a mustache and umpiring baseball. He’s been an umpire since the beginning of time. Happy MLB Opening Day! ⚾️
Come grab a pint with Jason—just beware, you might leave with 14 growlers!
🐶 Meet 4 of our four-legged Paddlefish Pups 🐶
Bjorn, Elizabeth, Bowie, and Winston are here to remind you that hoppy tails and wagging ales are best enjoyed at Paddlefish 🍻
Woof!
No matter what the weather is doing outside of Paddlefish, there’s always a cold one waiting for you 🍺 ☀️⛈️❄️🍺
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