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Snowbank Brewing in Northern Fort Collins is looking for a Lead Brewer. This position is full time year-round.
We’re looking for people with:
STRONG enthusiasm and passion for beer, dependability, commitment to the team, the craft, and to the company as a whole.
The brewery should be treated like a home and the staff team like family. Respect for the people as well as the name and culture of our brewery and others is required. We insist on people who will take pride in the reputation of the entire organization and who will pitch in anywhere that help is needed. When the unexpected occurs, our staff will be able to depend upon each other to keep the business flowing smoothly.
Essential duties and responsibilities of the position:
Lead all day-to-day activities necessary to produce high quality, consistent beer
Manage all brewery operations of our semi-automated 3 vessel 15 BBL brew system
Manage and schedule our brewing assistant
Effectively represent Beer Production in weekly meetings regarding Quality, Scheduling, and Production
Assist in development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary
Hold self and brewing assistant accountable for adhering to SOPs and maintaining a sanitary and micro-biologically stable work environment
Assist in implementation of new equipment and processes
Work with owners in product development initiatives
Maintain brewing, cellaring, and packaging related documentation in an organized and complete manner
Provide hands on relief of all positions as necessary
Provide leadership in decision making situations as needed
Maintain healthy communication with other departments (Sales, Tap Room, Owners, etc.)
Responsible for inventory control
Oversee and improve production efficiency
Monitor and improve packaged beer stability and quality
Requirements:
Must be 21 years or older
2+ years of leadership brewing experience
Strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An eye for the big picture and how the details support it
The ability to work unsupervised and manage your own time and the time of others effectively
Ability to lift 75lb and the ability to move 150lb
Flexible schedule to attend events on evenings or weekends
Ability to operate a forklift
Knowledge of brewing quality and safety best-practices
Proficient with office programs such as Google Docs and Google Sheets
Bonus Points:
Education from accredited brewing school or other technical brewing program
STEM or other technical background or training
Microbiological lab experience
Knowledge of statistical quality methods such as Six Sigma
Novel or unique brewing experiences
Compensation:
To be determined based on experience
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@snowbankbrewingco.com
Please do not drop your resume off in person – no phone calls
We’re looking for people with:
STRONG enthusiasm and passion for beer, dependability, commitment to the team, the craft, and to the company as a whole.
The brewery should be treated like a home and the staff team like family. Respect for the people as well as the name and culture of our brewery and others is required. We insist on people who will take pride in the reputation of the entire organization and who will pitch in anywhere that help is needed. When the unexpected occurs, our staff will be able to depend upon each other to keep the business flowing smoothly.
Essential duties and responsibilities of the position:
Lead all day-to-day activities necessary to produce high quality, consistent beer
Manage all brewery operations of our semi-automated 3 vessel 15 BBL brew system
Manage and schedule our brewing assistant
Effectively represent Beer Production in weekly meetings regarding Quality, Scheduling, and Production
Assist in development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary
Hold self and brewing assistant accountable for adhering to SOPs and maintaining a sanitary and micro-biologically stable work environment
Assist in implementation of new equipment and processes
Work with owners in product development initiatives
Maintain brewing, cellaring, and packaging related documentation in an organized and complete manner
Provide hands on relief of all positions as necessary
Provide leadership in decision making situations as needed
Maintain healthy communication with other departments (Sales, Tap Room, Owners, etc.)
Responsible for inventory control
Oversee and improve production efficiency
Monitor and improve packaged beer stability and quality
Requirements:
Must be 21 years or older
2+ years of leadership brewing experience
Strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An eye for the big picture and how the details support it
The ability to work unsupervised and manage your own time and the time of others effectively
Ability to lift 75lb and the ability to move 150lb
Flexible schedule to attend events on evenings or weekends
Ability to operate a forklift
Knowledge of brewing quality and safety best-practices
Proficient with office programs such as Google Docs and Google Sheets
Bonus Points:
Education from accredited brewing school or other technical brewing program
STEM or other technical background or training
Microbiological lab experience
Knowledge of statistical quality methods such as Six Sigma
Novel or unique brewing experiences
Compensation:
To be determined based on experience
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@snowbankbrewingco.com
Please do not drop your resume off in person – no phone calls