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Olde Salem Brewing Company
Job Opening – Assistant Brewer
Olde Salem Brewing Co. is a startup 5 BBL brewery located in downtown Salem, VA, set to open by the end of 2017. We are seeking an Assistant Brewer with a fanatical dedication to cleanliness, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and follow instructions, and a passion to create the best beer possible. Previous commercial brewery experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right individual. This is a part-time, hourly position; flexible work hours are necessary, including nights and weekends, between 20 and 30 hours per week, with the possibility of expansion to 40+ hours as necessitated by demand.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@oldesalembrewing.com
Job Opening – Assistant Brewer
Olde Salem Brewing Co. is a startup 5 BBL brewery located in downtown Salem, VA, set to open by the end of 2017. We are seeking an Assistant Brewer with a fanatical dedication to cleanliness, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and follow instructions, and a passion to create the best beer possible. Previous commercial brewery experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right individual. This is a part-time, hourly position; flexible work hours are necessary, including nights and weekends, between 20 and 30 hours per week, with the possibility of expansion to 40+ hours as necessitated by demand.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- CIP of fermenters and brite tanks, cleaning kegs, general facility cleaning
- Sanitary transfer of beer and wort between vessels
- Yeast harvesting and storage
- Milling of grain
- Cleaning and maintenance of beer lines and dispense components
- Ability to lift 55 pound sacks of grain overhead, move 165 pound kegs, shovel 700+ pounds of wet grain out of mash tun
- Monitor quality of beer throughout brew process and alert the Head Brewer of any quality concerns
- Carbonate beer
- Kegging and other packaging procedures
- Assist in regular sensory evaluation sessions
- Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on brewery equipment and processes
- Be an enthusiastic representative of the Olde Salem Brewing Company brand at all times; assist with marketing at festivals and events
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
- At least one year prior commercial brewing experience, or formal brewery training.
- Alternatively, at least 2 years of advanced homebrewing experience, with prior commercial food service, janitorial, or similar work experience
- Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation practices
- Familiarity with all facets of the wort production process, including milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling, hopping and cooling
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Excel)
- Ability to work on one’s own without guidance, and mesh with a small team
- Ability to describe beer flavors including desirable and defining characteristics of a style of beer, and ability to recognize common off-flavors in beers
- Basic laboratory experience
- Desire to continue to learn the craft and improve processes
Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@oldesalembrewing.com