Head Brewer
The Church Street Brewing Company in Itasca, Illinois is searching for a Head Brewer responsible for the operation, production and maintenance of the brewery. This is a great opportunity for a brewer looking to practice his craft.
Essential Job Duties:
• Ability to operate a 30 BBL brew system
• Ability to use a Meheen bottling line
• Production of 300-400 BBL per month on a 30 BBL brew house, using different cooperage, i.e. kegs (15.5 or 5.17), and bottles (12 oz.)
• Start up and shut down of facility processes
• Management of fermenters and yeast
• Yeast management
• CIP, sanitization, temperature monitoring
• Monitor quality parameters and work to resolve issues promptly
• Maintain brew house vessels in tour worthy condition
• Must be able to work as a team with other members of the production staff.
• Work an entire brewery from raw material ordering, brewing, fermentation, lagering, kegging and bottling
• Taproom servicing and line cleaning
• Must understand all chemicals used in the brewing process and safeguards in handling
• Must understand the MSDS/SDS and instruct others in safe handling and proper use of all chemicals.
Administrative and Other Duties:
• Daily tracking of all transfer of beer for Inventory/TTB reporting
• Inventory of all beer related products (materials, bottles, beer in tanks, etc.)
• Work with owner in purchasing, ordering, and receiving raw materials
• Interact and educate guests occasionally
• Occasional Festival support
Supervisor Responsibility:
• Responsible for supervision, scheduling, training of Brewers and Brewery Assistants
Job Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years brewing experience
• Prior mastery of Senior Cellar Operator skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word , Excel, outlook)
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities
• Must be available to work 5 days a week plus occasional festivals
• Trained in the proper use of PPE
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot
• Organized and detail oriented
• Trained in forklift operations
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift, carry or move over 50 lbs. regularly
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, knee and reach over head
• Must be able to climb ladders
All interested candidates please respond sending your cover letter and resume with salary history.
The Church Street Brewing Company in Itasca, Illinois is searching for a Head Brewer responsible for the operation, production and maintenance of the brewery. This is a great opportunity for a brewer looking to practice his craft.
Essential Job Duties:
• Ability to operate a 30 BBL brew system
• Ability to use a Meheen bottling line
• Production of 300-400 BBL per month on a 30 BBL brew house, using different cooperage, i.e. kegs (15.5 or 5.17), and bottles (12 oz.)
• Start up and shut down of facility processes
• Management of fermenters and yeast
• Yeast management
• CIP, sanitization, temperature monitoring
• Monitor quality parameters and work to resolve issues promptly
• Maintain brew house vessels in tour worthy condition
• Must be able to work as a team with other members of the production staff.
• Work an entire brewery from raw material ordering, brewing, fermentation, lagering, kegging and bottling
• Taproom servicing and line cleaning
• Must understand all chemicals used in the brewing process and safeguards in handling
• Must understand the MSDS/SDS and instruct others in safe handling and proper use of all chemicals.
Administrative and Other Duties:
• Daily tracking of all transfer of beer for Inventory/TTB reporting
• Inventory of all beer related products (materials, bottles, beer in tanks, etc.)
• Work with owner in purchasing, ordering, and receiving raw materials
• Interact and educate guests occasionally
• Occasional Festival support
Supervisor Responsibility:
• Responsible for supervision, scheduling, training of Brewers and Brewery Assistants
Job Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years brewing experience
• Prior mastery of Senior Cellar Operator skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word , Excel, outlook)
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities
• Must be available to work 5 days a week plus occasional festivals
• Trained in the proper use of PPE
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot
• Organized and detail oriented
• Trained in forklift operations
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift, carry or move over 50 lbs. regularly
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, knee and reach over head
• Must be able to climb ladders
All interested candidates please respond sending your cover letter and resume with salary history.