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    Head Brewer – PEG Beer Co. Winnipeg

    We are a brew pub-in-planning located in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. This potential candidate should be a people-focused leader with the experience to oversee all aspects of the brewing operations. We anticipate bringing on the Head Brewer by October 1, 2015 and we anticipate opening by December 1, 2015. This will be an exciting opportunity for the right person, as they will be working with ownership to install all brewing related equipment, and develop and test recipes.

    The Head Brewer position has a competitive salary and benefits program. All management will be on-call one week per month. Flexibility from employees is vital in a brewery, and in turn we offer candidates a flexible work environment.

    The ownership and management currently on the project are experienced in the craft beer industry, and are opening a brew pub dedicated to the art and craft of brewing. We have purchased a new 15BBL brew house from Specific Mechanical, and anticipate producing near 2,000HL in our first year with room to grow up to 5,000HL in this location. There will be ample room to grow your career with PEG Beer Co.

    The candidate will work with the Production Manager as a team to ensure the reliability of all brewery and draft equipment, including brew house, cellar, packaging lines, utilities, and instrumentation. Standardization of operations will be an important early focus for this position.

    Position Responsibilities:
    • Contribute to a culture of open communication and mutual respect.
    • Assist in the hiring, training and develop of packaging & production staff. Assist in developing and managing a training program and safety program that is in line with company objectives and health and safety laws.
    • Collaborate on brand development, expansion planning and overall management.
    • Monitor and continuously improve production operations with regard to quality, by creating a quality assurance and control program.
    • Manage all brewing operations efficiently and safely.
    • Proudly represent our brewery at beer launches, dinners, festivals, company events, etc.

    Position Requirements:
    • Two years of professional brewing experience at a craft brewery or brew pub is preferred.
    • Recognized brewing education is preferred.
    • Strong skills in leadership and personnel development.
    • Experience in hiring, training and management of packaging, and production personnel.
    • Strong recipe formulation skills; experience with a sour program and barrel program.
    • Strong skills and experience in brewing, yeast propagation, cellaring, packaging, quality control, excise tax record-keeping, and project management.
    • Must not be employed by any other independently owned and operating local craft brewery.
    • A strong passion for craft beer, and a passion to grow craft beer in Winnipeg.

    Benefits Include:
    • Salary commensurate with experience, including a goal incentive plan.
    • Benefits plan, including RRSPs, to begin after the brew pub launch.
    • 3 weeks vacation to start.
    • Depending on the applicant, we may offer relocation/housing support.

    Email your cover letter and resume by July 31, 2015 to nicole@pegbeer.com for consideration. Candidates may require signing a non-disclosure agreement.
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