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Brewer/Production Crew Position at Urban South Brewery in New Orleans
We are a rapidly growing production brewery and taproom in New Orleans. We brew on a two-vessel, 30bbl Newlands brewhouse for packaging into kegs and 12-oz cans. We will soon add a four-vessel 7bbl brewhouse for pilot brews and taproom sales.
We need someone who is technically-savvy with a high degree of creativity and personality. Prior industry experience is a must. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of New Orleans’ third production craft brewery in a state with the second-lowest number of breweries per capita in the U.S. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of and appreciation for southern culture and cuisine and a sense of humor. Start date is flexible.
Scope of Responsibility
• Works in partnership with the brewmaster and senior management to maintain the company’s vision and culture
• Participates in all aspects of brewing operations, including, but not limited to:
o recipe and new product development
o inventory management
o wort production
o yeast handling, pitching, fermentation, racking
o packaging (canning line)
o cleaning/sanitizing, etc.
• Participates in brewery tours, taproom events, and other promotions/marketing
Ideal Qualifications
• 4+ years of commercial brewing experience (15bbl brewhouse or larger + packaging)
• Experience producing barrel-aged and sour beer
• Experience developing and brewing first-rate American craft beer, including experience with newer yeast and hop varieties
• Strong technical brewing background with degree from reputable brewing program and/or a degree in science or engineering
• Strong mechanical background, including troubleshooting ability and equipment operation experience
• Willingness to work hard in a fast-paced environment with high volume growth potential
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented
• High degree of intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Strong physical ability – able to frequently lift 55# grain bags and service equipment, sometimes requiring bending, reaching, crouching, crawling
If the prospect of being an essential part of building New Orleans’ newest craft brewery is attractive to you, send a resume and cover letter to jacob@urbansouthbrewery.com.
We are a rapidly growing production brewery and taproom in New Orleans. We brew on a two-vessel, 30bbl Newlands brewhouse for packaging into kegs and 12-oz cans. We will soon add a four-vessel 7bbl brewhouse for pilot brews and taproom sales.
We need someone who is technically-savvy with a high degree of creativity and personality. Prior industry experience is a must. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of New Orleans’ third production craft brewery in a state with the second-lowest number of breweries per capita in the U.S. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of and appreciation for southern culture and cuisine and a sense of humor. Start date is flexible.
Scope of Responsibility
• Works in partnership with the brewmaster and senior management to maintain the company’s vision and culture
• Participates in all aspects of brewing operations, including, but not limited to:
o recipe and new product development
o inventory management
o wort production
o yeast handling, pitching, fermentation, racking
o packaging (canning line)
o cleaning/sanitizing, etc.
• Participates in brewery tours, taproom events, and other promotions/marketing
Ideal Qualifications
• 4+ years of commercial brewing experience (15bbl brewhouse or larger + packaging)
• Experience producing barrel-aged and sour beer
• Experience developing and brewing first-rate American craft beer, including experience with newer yeast and hop varieties
• Strong technical brewing background with degree from reputable brewing program and/or a degree in science or engineering
• Strong mechanical background, including troubleshooting ability and equipment operation experience
• Willingness to work hard in a fast-paced environment with high volume growth potential
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented
• High degree of intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Strong physical ability – able to frequently lift 55# grain bags and service equipment, sometimes requiring bending, reaching, crouching, crawling
If the prospect of being an essential part of building New Orleans’ newest craft brewery is attractive to you, send a resume and cover letter to jacob@urbansouthbrewery.com.