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Brewer/Assistant Brewer/Cellar - Gilman Brewing Company- Berkeley, CA (SF Bay Area)
***PLEASE NOTE*** While this ad is for our ASSISTANT BREWER/CELLAR POSITION, overly qualified shift or lead brewers are encouraged to apply as we will be expanding capacity in the near future and will need additional brewer capacity***
Gilman Brewing: Killer beer. Really nice people…. If those two things sound like something you might be into then please read on!
Gilman Brewing is looking for a new member to join us at the shop. We are seeking an experienced applicant for a full time cellar/packaging lead / assistant brewer position. We have a mellow family environment and a great position within the growing East Bay brewing community.
Gilman Brewing is rapidly growing 24bbl production brewery with four taprooms and distribution in 35 counties throughout Northern California. Our core focus is on Saisons and IPAs but we maintain a growing barrel/wild/sour program. This position does have advancement potential for the right individual with the opportunity to grow into a an assistant brewer position.
We believe that every position in the brewery shares responsibility for producing an exceptional product- the contribution of each individual on the team, from production to processing to serving, merits the same respect and level of involvement in the process and deserves the same level of recognition for those efforts. This is very much a family, team, and passion first and a business second.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The assistant brewer/cellar lead position is responsible for all aspects of the cold-side processes related to fermentation, conditioning, treatment, clarification, carbonation, and packaging of product. The cellar position also has the ability to transition into an assistant brewer or brewer position dependent on applicant experience, motivation and performance.
Position Duties
Maintain a spotless brewhouse and brewery area (cleaning, scrubbing, and more cleaning)
Safely follow detailed SOPs for cleaning and packaging
Document (via computer and manual logs) cleaning, calibration, packaging, brewing, and maintenance tasks
Assist brewers with developing/refining cold-side SOPs
Be willing to learn as well as teach and train others in brewing/cellar/packaging
Clean, sanitize, transport, and organize kegs and bottles
Clean some more
Organize & clean walk-in cooler
Grain: inventory, organize, transfer into silo, assist with milling
Organization of brewery equipment, supplies, and ancillary items
Receive/maintain/document inventory for all ingredients and products
Assist brewers with day to day tasks
Assist with yeast handling/management
Cellaring duties including glycol system management and maintenance
CIP (clean-in-place) of brewhouse, fermentation vessels, and other equipment while following all safety guidelines.
Maintain a spotless brewhouse and brewery area (again)
Follow/maintain/develop sanitary practices in all aspects of beer processing
Execute preventative maintenance on all brewhouse and cellar equipment
Assist with lab testing and other Quality Assurance activities
Assist with sales tasks including pulling, and occasionally delivering, sales orders
Assist with external events such as tapo takeovers, beer festivals, and other marketing related events
And a final round of cleaning…
Position Details and Requirements:
Minimum six months experience in a commercial production brewery or high-volume brew pub
A strong passion for the industry and a desire to advance your personal/professional skills by helping to build a young brewery.
Basic understanding of brewing concepts (basic brewing and fermentation concepts)
Basic knowledge/experience with cellar tasks including yeast handling, chemical handling, CIP procedures, general cleaning and sanitization, milling, keg filling, (canning/bottling experience a huge plus), etc.
Strong organizational habits, a self-motivated work ethic, and good critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Basic computer literacy with basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs. Willingness to learn and use brewery software (Ekos). Previous Ekos experience a huge plus.
Ability to self direct/manage time without direct input/supervision
Ability to perform multiple tasks sequentially/concurrently without becoming overwhelmed
An understanding of basic quality assurance (QA) methods and techniques; basic knowledge of brewery related chemistry and biology a plus (basics of what acids and bases are; basics of how yeast and bacteria work etc.)
Willingness to communicate consistently with the rest of the production team (on-site and remote) at least twice daily using email, text, and inside company messaging (Slack).
Willingness to follow all published SOPs/protocols and to assist in the development of new ones.
Ability and willingness to amicably educate taproom staff (and general public or tours occasionally) as to basics of brewing, beer styles, brewhouse function, and to share the stoke we have for such a cool place.
Display a positive attitude and be a role model for the brewery and the industry as a whole.
This is a fantastically cool (but hard) job that receives a constant stream of applications. We are not looking for the best and the brightest- we are simply looking for someone with a basic skill set and the right attitude who can get along and is willing to work hard and try to improve daily.
Experience with forklift operation (certification a plus but not mandatory if you have experience)
Clear Drivers license – be able to drive a stick shift (we can teach you).
Don’t apply if you will fail a drug test (don’t sweat drugs that are legal in CA…)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability/willingness to engage in heavy physical labor including climbing stairs, climbing into tanks, pulling hoses, scrubbing/working in hot environments or in uncomfortable positions (bending/squatting/reaching) etc.
Ability to stand/walk on hard surfaces for an entire shift
Willingness to work in wet/hot/cold conditions
Willingness to work in consistently loud environment
Ability to work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals
Ability to move up to 160 pounds (roll/hand truck) and lift up to 80 lbs.
Willingness to adhere to all PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements and follow all SOP and safety protocols without question
Benefits/pay:
PTO/Sick leave; Medical, 401k, free beer, merch/uniform allowance
Pay commensurate with experience ($20-30 DOE).
We really are a small tight knit family and are not just looking for someone to fill the spot- we need someone who fits into the bigger picture. Hit us up at info at gilmanbrew dot com with your resume if you think this might be a good fit for you.
**Gilman Brewing was founded on the concept of inclusivity and we remain actively committed to advancing Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity in our community and in our business. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to interviewing all candidates with the requisite experience levels as we seek to advance our culture and community by continuing to empower and provide opportunities to applicants from all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences.**
Gilman Brewing: Killer beer. Really nice people…. If those two things sound like something you might be into then please read on!
Gilman Brewing is looking for a new member to join us at the shop. We are seeking an experienced applicant for a full time cellar/packaging lead / assistant brewer position. We have a mellow family environment and a great position within the growing East Bay brewing community.
Gilman Brewing is rapidly growing 24bbl production brewery with four taprooms and distribution in 35 counties throughout Northern California. Our core focus is on Saisons and IPAs but we maintain a growing barrel/wild/sour program. This position does have advancement potential for the right individual with the opportunity to grow into a an assistant brewer position.
We believe that every position in the brewery shares responsibility for producing an exceptional product- the contribution of each individual on the team, from production to processing to serving, merits the same respect and level of involvement in the process and deserves the same level of recognition for those efforts. This is very much a family, team, and passion first and a business second.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The assistant brewer/cellar lead position is responsible for all aspects of the cold-side processes related to fermentation, conditioning, treatment, clarification, carbonation, and packaging of product. The cellar position also has the ability to transition into an assistant brewer or brewer position dependent on applicant experience, motivation and performance.
Position Duties
Maintain a spotless brewhouse and brewery area (cleaning, scrubbing, and more cleaning)
Safely follow detailed SOPs for cleaning and packaging
Document (via computer and manual logs) cleaning, calibration, packaging, brewing, and maintenance tasks
Assist brewers with developing/refining cold-side SOPs
Be willing to learn as well as teach and train others in brewing/cellar/packaging
Clean, sanitize, transport, and organize kegs and bottles
Clean some more
Organize & clean walk-in cooler
Grain: inventory, organize, transfer into silo, assist with milling
Organization of brewery equipment, supplies, and ancillary items
Receive/maintain/document inventory for all ingredients and products
Assist brewers with day to day tasks
Assist with yeast handling/management
Cellaring duties including glycol system management and maintenance
CIP (clean-in-place) of brewhouse, fermentation vessels, and other equipment while following all safety guidelines.
Maintain a spotless brewhouse and brewery area (again)
Follow/maintain/develop sanitary practices in all aspects of beer processing
Execute preventative maintenance on all brewhouse and cellar equipment
Assist with lab testing and other Quality Assurance activities
Assist with sales tasks including pulling, and occasionally delivering, sales orders
Assist with external events such as tapo takeovers, beer festivals, and other marketing related events
And a final round of cleaning…
Position Details and Requirements:
Minimum six months experience in a commercial production brewery or high-volume brew pub
A strong passion for the industry and a desire to advance your personal/professional skills by helping to build a young brewery.
Basic understanding of brewing concepts (basic brewing and fermentation concepts)
Basic knowledge/experience with cellar tasks including yeast handling, chemical handling, CIP procedures, general cleaning and sanitization, milling, keg filling, (canning/bottling experience a huge plus), etc.
Strong organizational habits, a self-motivated work ethic, and good critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Basic computer literacy with basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs. Willingness to learn and use brewery software (Ekos). Previous Ekos experience a huge plus.
Ability to self direct/manage time without direct input/supervision
Ability to perform multiple tasks sequentially/concurrently without becoming overwhelmed
An understanding of basic quality assurance (QA) methods and techniques; basic knowledge of brewery related chemistry and biology a plus (basics of what acids and bases are; basics of how yeast and bacteria work etc.)
Willingness to communicate consistently with the rest of the production team (on-site and remote) at least twice daily using email, text, and inside company messaging (Slack).
Willingness to follow all published SOPs/protocols and to assist in the development of new ones.
Ability and willingness to amicably educate taproom staff (and general public or tours occasionally) as to basics of brewing, beer styles, brewhouse function, and to share the stoke we have for such a cool place.
Display a positive attitude and be a role model for the brewery and the industry as a whole.
This is a fantastically cool (but hard) job that receives a constant stream of applications. We are not looking for the best and the brightest- we are simply looking for someone with a basic skill set and the right attitude who can get along and is willing to work hard and try to improve daily.
Experience with forklift operation (certification a plus but not mandatory if you have experience)
Clear Drivers license – be able to drive a stick shift (we can teach you).
Don’t apply if you will fail a drug test (don’t sweat drugs that are legal in CA…)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability/willingness to engage in heavy physical labor including climbing stairs, climbing into tanks, pulling hoses, scrubbing/working in hot environments or in uncomfortable positions (bending/squatting/reaching) etc.
Ability to stand/walk on hard surfaces for an entire shift
Willingness to work in wet/hot/cold conditions
Willingness to work in consistently loud environment
Ability to work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals
Ability to move up to 160 pounds (roll/hand truck) and lift up to 80 lbs.
Willingness to adhere to all PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements and follow all SOP and safety protocols without question
Benefits/pay:
PTO/Sick leave; Medical, 401k, free beer, merch/uniform allowance
Pay commensurate with experience ($20-30 DOE).
We really are a small tight knit family and are not just looking for someone to fill the spot- we need someone who fits into the bigger picture. Hit us up at info at gilmanbrew dot com with your resume if you think this might be a good fit for you.
**Gilman Brewing was founded on the concept of inclusivity and we remain actively committed to advancing Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity in our community and in our business. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to interviewing all candidates with the requisite experience levels as we seek to advance our culture and community by continuing to empower and provide opportunities to applicants from all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences.**