Role OverviewLead Production Brewer will manage brewing staff, coordinate brewing and packaging schedules, develop new recipes, and maintain quality control protocols. The role requires a deep understanding of brewing chemistry, microbiology, and sensory evaluation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of professional brewing experience, with 2 years in a leadership or lead brewer role.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include team leadership and mentorship, operations and scheduling, recipe development and innovation, quality assurance and control, inventory and procurement, and maintenance and troubleshooting.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will be passionate about beer, craft beverages, and the social nature of communal imbibing. They will have a strong organizational skills, ability to manage logistics across split geographic locations, and a willingness to attend occasional events and activations.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional brewing experience
- At least 2 years in a leadership or lead brewer role within a production environment
- Formal brewing education (Siebel, UC Davis, IBD, etc.) is highly preferred but equivalent practical experience will be heavily valued and taken into consideration
- Proven experience operating and troubleshooting both mid-sized semi-automated production systems (30bbl+) and smaller manual/semi-automated pilot systems
- Deep understanding of brewing chemistry, microbiology, sensory evaluation, and recipe development
- Proficiency in brewery management software (e.g., Ekos)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to seamlessly manage logistics across split geographic locations
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to attend occasional events and activations
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly and maneuver 165 lb kegs safely
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Base salary commensurate with experience, plus incentive-based bonus potential
- Retirement: 401k with Safe Harbor matching contributions
- Paid Time Off: Up to 21 days PTO with tenure, paid sick leave, and 14 paid holidays annually
- Paid Leave: Enhanced paid parental leave
- Staff Discounts: 25% off beer and 40% off merchandise
- Travel & Perks: Mileage and expense reimbursement, beer destination trips, and milestone-based sabbaticals
- Shift Beverages: A good day’s work deserves a good beer (or beverage)
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