Who We Are
Founded in 2012, Great Rhythm Brewing Company specializes in producing flavorfully hoppy beer. In August of 2016 the company opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art brewing facility and open concept tasting room, located on the picturesque North Mill Pond in downtown Portsmouth, NH.
Where You Come In
Great Rhythm Brewing Company is seeking a full-time Assistant Brewer. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of brewing, cellaring, packaging, and general cleaning and organizing tasks. This position requires a great deal of flexibility and training in every aspect of brewing, cellaring and packaging. The right candidates will have prior brewing experience and a strong interest in developing their brewing and cellaring skills.
Positioin Responsibilities (Brewing):
Position Responsibilities (Cellar):
Position Responsibilities (Packaging):
Ancillary Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
What’s In It for You?
Qualified, interested and dynamic individuals should please submit their cover letter and resume to info@greatrhythmbrewing.com.
Founded in 2012, Great Rhythm Brewing Company specializes in producing flavorfully hoppy beer. In August of 2016 the company opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art brewing facility and open concept tasting room, located on the picturesque North Mill Pond in downtown Portsmouth, NH.
Where You Come In
Great Rhythm Brewing Company is seeking a full-time Assistant Brewer. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of brewing, cellaring, packaging, and general cleaning and organizing tasks. This position requires a great deal of flexibility and training in every aspect of brewing, cellaring and packaging. The right candidates will have prior brewing experience and a strong interest in developing their brewing and cellaring skills.
Positioin Responsibilities (Brewing):
- Learn, understand and execute brewing operations according to standard operating procedures
- Assist in the implementation and documentation of SOPs as they relate to brewing operations
- Keep and maintain detailed brewing records
- CIP brewhouse and ancillary equipment
- Train new brewing personnel in accordance with standard operating procedures and best practices
- Keep and maintain raw material records for hops, malt, yeast, and other brewing ingredients
Position Responsibilities (Cellar):
- Monitor fermentation by reading and logging gravities, pH, yeast cell density, and temperature of beer daily
- Assist in the implementation and documentation of SOPs as they relate to cellar operations
- CIP fermenters and brite tanks
- Maintain and evaluate cleanliness and functionality of all gaskets, valves and tank fittings
- Aseptically transfer beer to brite tanks and aseptically transfer yeast to fermenters
- Perform assessment of fermenting beer for appropriate processing, including but not limited to dry hopping, crashing tanks and removing yeast
- Maintain a sanitary environment, which includes but not limited to cleaning floors, walls, tanks, and other brewing equipment
- Train new personnel in proper equipment operation
Position Responsibilities (Packaging):
- Learn, understand and execute packaging operations according to standard operating procedures
- Assist in the implementation and documentation of SOPs as they relate to packaging operations
- Keep and maintain packaging records
- CIP canning line and kegging equipment
- Train new canning line and kegging personnel in proper machine operation and safety procedures
- Recognize low fills and improperly filled/packaged product
- Organize inventory of finished beer, bulk cans, cardboard, can ends, labels, and all other packaging supplies
Ancillary Responsibilities:
- Operate a forklift (will train)
- Enthusiastically attend brewery related events and represent brewery appropriately
- Conduct occasional tours and interact with general public
- Assist in staff sensory training
Position Requirements:
- Experience in either a production brewery or brewpub with demonstrated understanding of the brewing process and equipment involved
- Formal Brewing education a plus but not required
- Basic lab skills with understanding of QA and QC tests and best practices
- Attention to detail and safety
- Able to work in a team environment
- Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Be self-motivated
- Passess mechanical aptitude
- Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently without loss of attention to quality
- Flexible schedule both hours of availability and days of week
- Must be able to repeatedly stretch, kneel, bend, twist, push, pull, stand, walk for duration of the shift, lift 55+ pounds
- Work in hot, cold, wet, humid, and sometimes moderately loud environments
What’s In It for You?
- Work in a fun and creative environment with other passionate people
- Competitive Compensation
- Most importantly perhaps FREE beer!
Qualified, interested and dynamic individuals should please submit their cover letter and resume to info@greatrhythmbrewing.com.