Head Brewer

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Are you a skilled brewer with a passion for exceptional craft beer? Are you excited by the prospect of launching a new beer brand within an established and growing spirits and hospitality organization? Do you have a strong work ethic and a desire to face challenges head on? Please continue!

Journeyman Distillery is expanding to our second location in the fall of 2023 and, along with another high-quality distillery, this time we're adding a brewery as well. Our expecatations for the beer we produce will be just as high as for our award-winning spirits (pssst...we won Whiskey of the Year at the 2022 Ascot Awards).

A few things we think our FIRST Head Brewer ought to know:

• We will be brewing beer for in-house consumption only - NO intent to distribute.
• Journeyman has a single owner with a clear vision.
• Our brewing operations will be backed by the successes of our 12-year old, award-winning distillery.
• Our distilled spirits are distributed across the US, Europe, and Australia.
• Our brewing operation will boast a brand new, 10-barrel Sprinkman brew system with automation.
• The brewery is part of an amazing, $40mil redevelopment of a historic factory building which includes a fully-functional, large-scale distillery, 3 restaurant concepts, multiple events spaces, a karaoke bar, and other amenities.
• The brewery is set in the beautiful town of Valparaiso, IN - 30 minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park
• We have a focus on creating a core product line for the consumer while exploring unique brewing methods from around the world, a barrel-aged brew program, and an NA brew.

The Head Brewer at Journeyman Distillery will oversee and ensure the success of our Brewery operations in Valparaiso, IN.

Apply now: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/rec...LC/Head-Brewer

At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.

Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match available on Day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Free Monthly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
• Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Private Bottle Reward!)
• 25% Employee Discount
• Monthly Employee Tour with Owner/Founder, Bill Welter
• Annual Employee Putting Competition
• 3 Annual Employee Parties

All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.

CORE VALUES

GRIT

• Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great
• Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success
• There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts
• 10,000-hour rule. Malcom Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great

ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN

• Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion
• The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination
• A focus on continual improvement and doing our best

1st CUSTOMER

• Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business’s 1st ever customer
• Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience
• Clean facilities
• Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity
• This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees
• Never take the customer or employee for granted
• 362 and 59:59+ We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59+ and beyond if needed.

AMBASSADOR

• Taking pride and ownership in your work
• Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities
• Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity
• Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests
• Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand

YOUR ATTRIBUTES

• Desire to create some of the best beer in the world
• Driven by excitement and exploration of creating/replicating unique beer styles
• Ability to make a broad repertoire of beer styles from around the world
• Understanding of beer chemistry and biology and the necessary instrumentation needed to monitor the brewing process along with the ability to utilize this knowledge in a practical sense
• Understanding of and ability to implement necessary lab work, sensory program, and quality standards necessary to make great beer
• Ability to identify defects and rectify issues
• Use of proper methods and best practices to ensure beer quality
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong personnel management and leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and planning skills
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing COGS/cost accounting and budgeting processes

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Brewing Production | Oversee and execute all brewing operations.

• Direct and manage the team to follow processes and achieve outcomes.
• Work with Director of Brewing & Distilling and CEO to conceptualize and realize a brewing agenda/schedule that meet company objectives.
• Work with the Director of Distilling & Brewing to prepare weekly schedules for brewing, transfer, and staffing to meet production needs.
• Work with Director of Distilling & Brewing to oversee adherence to sales and cost forecasts.
• Order brewing materials, chemicals, and equipment replacement parts.
• Maintain detailed records, inventory, and production reports.

Brewhouse Management | Develop and enforce organizational policies & procedures and manage brewing staff.

• Maintain departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure maintenance of brewing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Conduct the Journeyman Distillery Employee Experience Ecosystem as per the process with every direct report.
• Coach team members to effectively complete tasks, communicate effectively with other stakeholders and grow their skills.
• Oversee Performance Management of direct reports including terminations ensuring positive and respectful relationships are maintained.
• Undertake effective delegation and conduct informal on-the-job training for members to increase skills.

Quality Assurance | Ensure raw materials, in-process beer, and finished beer are collected and analyzed to ensure a quality product.

• Work with Director of Distilling & Brewing to create a standard of excellence.
• Maintain established standards for maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment.
• Identify instrumentation and equipment needs.
• QC standards are met. QC issues are identified before product reaches customer. Errors are not repeated.
• Implement and oversee lab work and sensory programs.

Requirements

• Five+ years of professional brewing experience.
• Proficiency in brewing and fermentation processes along with bottling and kegging operations is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Certificate from an accredited brewing science school preferred (technical and/or brewing specific courses preferred).
• 2–3 years management or supervisor experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is a plus.

Apply Now: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/rec...LC/Head-Brewer

[Rice]

What is your starting salary as a journeyman head brewer who meets all your attributes and requirements? This should cover any discrepancies when deciding salary “based on experience” . I didn’t see it in the post … (not including a monthly free spirits bottle and 25% off)

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Thanks for your interest! Our salary range for this role is quite broad, for a variety of reasons. This will be our first brewing operation so it's a brand new position. Because we have a solid Production team in place on the distilling side of the business, we have some flexibility on the all-around skill level with our hire for the seat. That said, our goal is to hire an individual with a high degree of technical proficiency and to produce nothing short of outstanding beer to compliment our lineup of spirits. If I had to put numbers to the range for sake of conversation, I'd call it $50-65k. Cheers!

[Chuliface]

Can you explain what a "Monthly Employee Tour with Owner/Founder, Bill Welter" is and why prospective applicants should consider this a benefit?

Isn't this the same parent company as Evil Czech? Do you plan on operating this brewery to same specifications as it's sister brewery?

Shoot me a DM if that's more comfortable. I'm originally from the area and potentially interested in returning but this is kind of a weird advertisement.

[glaughner]

Thanks for your inquiry! First, we are not affiliated with Evel Czech's brewery outside of having a great working relationship and them carrying our spirits exclusively. Journeyman has no parent company. We are family-owned and operated with a single owner who intends to keep it that way. The brewery in Valparaiso, IN will be our first and will compliment our distilled spirits and hospitality operations. I added a few notes to the orignial post regarding what to expect with our brewery if you want to have a quick look. The Owner/Founder's tour is a unique opportunity for all new-hires to be welcomed into the organization and includes a telling of the company's history and vision straight from Bill Welter, cuminating in a tasting of about a dozen of our spirits, also led by Bill himself. We believe it's a special touch that you might not get with a lot of other employers.