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18th Ward Brewing is looking for a talented and seasoned brewer to take a lead role in our brewery as Lead/Head Brewer. Brewer will be working with small onsite system as well as coordination with larger onsite production at another location.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating and managing a 3bbl brewhouse
- Product conceptualization and recipe development
- Production forecasting
- Managing all production, cellaring, and packaging schedules
- Leading, coaching, training, and assisting all production staff
- Participating with brewery staff in all production processes
- Development and maintenance of SOPs
- Maintaining safety compliance requirements
- Ensuring and measuring quality and consistency
- Management and inventory of raw materials and brewery supplies
- Plant & equipment maintenance
- Maintenance of accurate production records
- Management of both raw material and finished goods inventories
- Budgeting and cost controlling
- Continuous improvement of brewery operations
- Researching and implementing industry trends and compliance initiatives
- On-call availability, including occasional weekends, when production needs require it
- Minimum three years professional brewing experience
- Formal brewing education or college-level equivalent preferred
- Brewery lab experience
- Strong sensory analysis skills and knowledge of beer styles
- Strong work ethic
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to efficiently multi-task
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including extended hours and overtime as needed
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate, verbally and in writing
- Work closely with all members of the team, while also being comfortable working independently when needed
- Must possess problem-solving skills in all situations, with the ability to find solutions on your own
- On occasion, you will be asked to help with special releases, special events, and festivals, so a friendly and outgoing attitude is a plus
Brewers are required to regularly lift bags of grain, boxes of hops, and maneuver full kegs for 8+ hours a day. Brewers will climb ladders, climb stairs, drag hoses and pumps, lift oak barrels and puncheons, and work in close quarters behind tanks on a daily basis.
Interested candidates should email dailey@18thwardbrewing.com and jordan@18thwardbrewing.com