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Head Brewer Wanted ALIVE!
We are currently looking to bring on board a Lead Brewer here at Chattanooga Brewing Co. The oldest brewery in CHA dating back to 1890!
We are rapidly growing and are in search of someone who can dream BIG and jump on the opportunity to lead an already successful brewery into our next chapter!
Please let me know if you are available for a quick phone call to learn more and possibly visit. All expenses paid to do so obviously.
We are aggressively looking so let us know ASAP!! I can reached directly via phone below
Cheers
Bill Reed
718-702-8277
more info below …
Job description
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About CBC
In 1890 the finest German-style beer flowed from the taps of the Chattanooga Brewing Company. We grew to a six-story brewhouse that occupied an entire block of Broad Street, producing over 150,000 barrels a year, until Prohibition forced the brewery closure. Nearly a century later, in 2009, two crafty engineers brought together by their mutual love for beer embarked on an adventure to brew something great in the city they both love.
Today, CBC is a historic brewpub in Chattanooga’s Southside neighborhood with an onsite beer production beer facility. The brew staff produces a “faultless quality” line of core and seasonal beers that are distributed in Tennessee and North Georgia. We also pride ourselves on serving house-made food that’s as well thought out as our brews, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
We’re a team of fun, motivated people who are passionate about our history and work with a culture of accountability, inclusion and autonomy. We are a casual, yet professional company promoting a safe working environment and equal opportunity for employment.
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About the Role
We are looking to immediately hire a Head Brewer to serve as the onsite leader of the brewery side of the house, as well as create/execute a plan to expand our beer volume and distribution. Previous head brewer/brewmaster experience required.
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Responsibilities and Expectations
- Establish, track and maintain the beer production side of the house’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals
- Oversee all brewhouse operations, equipment and team
- Establish and maintain annual beer production schedule
- Responsible for the entire brewing process and fermentation including brewing, pitching yeast, monitoring yeast and CIP processes
- Uphold SOPs and create/implement new SOPs when necessary
- Own existing recipes as well as formulate new recipes when necessary
- Keep track of beer raw materials and supplies as well as lab supplies
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Manage OSHA
- Maintain supply and use recommended safety gear per SOPs
- Inform GM and owners of chemical shortages, safety, sanitation, and quality control issues and concerns
- Understand Distribution partner’s policies and procedures and applicable delivery schedules
Daily duties
- Monitor and record quality, gravity, pressure, temperature, flavor, and carbonation of all tanks, fermenters, brites, fermenting barrels
- Brew beer according to production schedule
- CIP tanks according to the latest SOP
- Maintain yeast inventory and monitor quality control
- Maintain appearance and working condition of all equipment
- Calibrate necessary equipment, i.e.: refractometer, pH meter, etc.
- Check email and communicate with management team including but not limited to the GM, sales rep, and distribution partner
Weekly duties
- Lab work
- CIP tanks accordingly to latest SOP
- Communicate with Director of Marketing about upcoming releases
- Participate in a weekly management team meeting and provide production updates
Monthly duties
- Brewery materials and product inventory and account for products sold in the taproom
Quarterly duties
- Quarterly passivation and preventative maintenance report
- Deep-clean facility
- Take butterfly valves and ball valves apart for cleaning per schedule
- Replace water filters, inspect heat exchanger, and check glycol system for efficiency
- Internal beer trainings and tastings
- File quarterly Brewers Ops Report and Federal Excise Tax to TTB
Irregularly scheduled duties
- Attend and work at beer festivals
- Talk to the media and the public
- Give brewery tours
- Read brewing periodicals to keep up with technology
- Keep ears open for possible future competition in your area
- Schedule new servers and bartenders to brew one day in the brewhouse with you
Represent CBC
- Serves as the face of CBC at local brewer’s meetings and gatherings, local beer tastings and regional/national festivals, when being interviewed or writing articles for the media, etc.
Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry up to 70 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, lifting, kneeling and reaching
- Must be able to stand for the entire shift or up to ten hours
- Work with hot, cold and hazardous equipment and materials
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