The Head Brewer / Quality Control is responsible for the beer production process and day-to-day operations of the brewery. It is a high-level role which can involve many different tasks including managing 2 other brewers, purchasing raw materials, monthly and weekly production planning, creating new types of beers, ensuring the highest possible quality and managing resources.
Description:
Fulfill duties with all aspects of the brewery operations which include:
Salary US$45,000 to US$55,000
Description:
Fulfill duties with all aspects of the brewery operations which include:
- Supervision of 2 shift brewers
- Raw Material inventory management and ordering
- Management of lab consumables
- Creating monthly production schedules based on projected sales
- Daily quality checks of beers in fermentation
- Quality checks of beers being packaged throughout the run
- Micro biological testing of tanks
- Operation of a DE / plate and frame filter
- Weekly QC checks
- Creation and Management of lab budget
- Troubleshooting problems in the brewhouse and filtration
- Constantly looking for ways to improve quality and operational efficiencies
- Recipe Development
- Representing the company at events
- Covering Brew shifts
- Some weekend work required
- Identify savings, reduce waste and build an environment sustainability program
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as required
- Well versed in brewing sciences
- Formal brewing education or practical experience (5+ years)
- Knowledge and practical experience of brewing and packaging processes preferred
- Previous management experience is desirable
- Operating an automated brew house
- Operating a DE / plate and frame filter
- Good micro-biological testing procedures
- The ability to work logically and systematically, with good time management;
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally whilst offering creative solutions;
- The ability to work with people at different levels;
- IT literacy and the ability to handle electronic data;
- Flexibility and the ability to manage change;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Able to lift 55Lbs repeatedly and able to lift at least 160lbs
- A positive attitude to continued learning.
- Possess a strong enthusiasm towards brewing beer.
- Laboratory skills
- Ability to lead in a team-based environment
- Strong planning and organizing skills
Salary US$45,000 to US$55,000