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There are few things that the folks here at Swamp Head like more than having a beer. That’s just a simple fact. However, some of our guys enjoy one thing just a beard hair more than sipping on a fresh brew, and that is creating the beer that is in your glass. If you are one of those folks that can geek out about the process of making beer so much that you could do it on a daily basis and still talk all about it at the end of the day, you should REALLY read on.
PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
As a Brewer for Swamp Head Brewery (SHB) they will work with and report to the Director of Operations and the Lead Brewer. They are responsible for all brewing operations and making sure wort production is consistent and efficient. A brewer for Swamp Head Brewery (SHB) will be required and expected to manage and perform the following tasks:
Responsibilities of a Brewer
Must enjoy beer and the culture of beer
Looking to continually improve upon:
Beer Quality
Process Efficiency
Organization and cleanliness
Interpersonal Goals:
Strive to increase workplace attitude and moral
Set a good example with regard to punctuality, attendance, attitude, and hygiene.
Communicate regularly and efficiently with fellow employees and management
Maintain a harmonious work relationship between yourself, your coworkers and customers
Extremely approachable for all Swamp Head Team Members
Oversee and adhere to safe practices and SOP’s (standard operating procedures)
Completion of all paperwork and reporting in a timely manner
General Duties
Have full knowledge of brewing operation
Brewing Team Coordination
Know and relay the entire Brewhouse Schedule
Must follow brewing and cleaning SOP’s
Adhere to brewhouse cleanliness, tanks, floors, equipment, deck, etc.
Coordinate with management and cellar staff in event of mistakes and issues
Keep all managers up to date with process and equipment changes
Help create and maintain brewing and cleaning SOPS (CIP, muck out, etc.)
Help create and maintain brewhouse training guidelines
Help train new brewers
Brewhouse Operations:
Report and help troubleshoot wort preparation issues with management
Monitor ingredients, chemicals, and oxygen tank levels, report when at set thresholds.
Oversee and maintain that all equipment is cleaned after use.
Notify management of equipment malfunction
Work with facilities manager to maintain equipment
Brewhouse history and maintenance records
Work with the Cellar Manager to maintain quality
QA/QC Interdependence:
Work with the QA/QC department to monitor yeast and wort quality
Oversee or perform yeast harvesting and pitching
Monitor flavor and quality in both fermentation and bright tanks
Help with Cask and Treatment Program
Maintain up-to-date beer treatment logs for special projects
Responsible for consistent quality product
Help create and come up with new recipes and treatment ideas
Daily Tasks
Daily walk-through to ensure cleanliness
Daily walk-through to ensure proper closing procedures and SOP’s were followed
Weekly Task
Brewhouse floor, thoroughly cleaned of all stains.
Brewhouse Vessels, thoroughly cleaned
Attend production meetings
Monthly Task
Spray down entire brewery with wash/foam machine and scrub away mold
Notify management if steam insulation requires upkeep.
Bi-Monthly Task
Inspect hot and cold liquor tanks and clean if necessary
Inspect pumps for wear and tear
Semi-annual Task
Passivation of all stainless steel tanks using acid wash
Inspect brewing manifold hard pipes and clean
Take apart butterfly valves and clean
Take apart pumps and clean
Irregular Task
Attend and work beer festivals and events (get equipment ready – beer, jockey box, Co2, banners, tools, displays) / verify beer
Clean jockey box when personally used.
Read brewing articles/magazines to keep up with technology, methodology and sustainability
Keep ears open to possible competition/opportunity in area
Other Duties:
Brainstorm over new beer recipes that will appeal to the SHB image
Have knowledge of total brewhouse operations.
Assist manager with development of protocols and procedures when requested
Inform management of any issues complications or mistakes
Inform management of any quality control problems
Complete tasks assigned by management as long as legal
“CC” Management with all internal and external communication
Abilities and Skills:
Able to safely operate a forklift
Request assistance when lifting anything that weighs over 75 lbs.
Able to effectively manage time
Able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
Able to multi-task while being detail and quality focused
Must be able to work independently and as a team
Must have the ability to read and understand a variety of scientific instruments and calculations
Able to lift 55# above head repeatedly throughout day
Able to work with hazardous chemicals
Must be responsible and dependable
Perform job with and around moving machinery and with obstacles present
SHB is committed to designing and creating the best beers possible while practicing both social and economic responsibilities. The beers need not always conform to traditional styles or procedures so long as they help raise the benchmark for craft beer and SHB.
PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
As a Brewer for Swamp Head Brewery (SHB) they will work with and report to the Director of Operations and the Lead Brewer. They are responsible for all brewing operations and making sure wort production is consistent and efficient. A brewer for Swamp Head Brewery (SHB) will be required and expected to manage and perform the following tasks:
Responsibilities of a Brewer
Must enjoy beer and the culture of beer
Looking to continually improve upon:
Beer Quality
Process Efficiency
Organization and cleanliness
Interpersonal Goals:
Strive to increase workplace attitude and moral
Set a good example with regard to punctuality, attendance, attitude, and hygiene.
Communicate regularly and efficiently with fellow employees and management
Maintain a harmonious work relationship between yourself, your coworkers and customers
Extremely approachable for all Swamp Head Team Members
Oversee and adhere to safe practices and SOP’s (standard operating procedures)
Completion of all paperwork and reporting in a timely manner
General Duties
Have full knowledge of brewing operation
Brewing Team Coordination
Know and relay the entire Brewhouse Schedule
Must follow brewing and cleaning SOP’s
Adhere to brewhouse cleanliness, tanks, floors, equipment, deck, etc.
Coordinate with management and cellar staff in event of mistakes and issues
Keep all managers up to date with process and equipment changes
Help create and maintain brewing and cleaning SOPS (CIP, muck out, etc.)
Help create and maintain brewhouse training guidelines
Help train new brewers
Brewhouse Operations:
Report and help troubleshoot wort preparation issues with management
Monitor ingredients, chemicals, and oxygen tank levels, report when at set thresholds.
Oversee and maintain that all equipment is cleaned after use.
Notify management of equipment malfunction
Work with facilities manager to maintain equipment
Brewhouse history and maintenance records
Work with the Cellar Manager to maintain quality
QA/QC Interdependence:
Work with the QA/QC department to monitor yeast and wort quality
Oversee or perform yeast harvesting and pitching
Monitor flavor and quality in both fermentation and bright tanks
Help with Cask and Treatment Program
Maintain up-to-date beer treatment logs for special projects
Responsible for consistent quality product
Help create and come up with new recipes and treatment ideas
Daily Tasks
Daily walk-through to ensure cleanliness
Daily walk-through to ensure proper closing procedures and SOP’s were followed
Weekly Task
Brewhouse floor, thoroughly cleaned of all stains.
Brewhouse Vessels, thoroughly cleaned
Attend production meetings
Monthly Task
Spray down entire brewery with wash/foam machine and scrub away mold
Notify management if steam insulation requires upkeep.
Bi-Monthly Task
Inspect hot and cold liquor tanks and clean if necessary
Inspect pumps for wear and tear
Semi-annual Task
Passivation of all stainless steel tanks using acid wash
Inspect brewing manifold hard pipes and clean
Take apart butterfly valves and clean
Take apart pumps and clean
Irregular Task
Attend and work beer festivals and events (get equipment ready – beer, jockey box, Co2, banners, tools, displays) / verify beer
Clean jockey box when personally used.
Read brewing articles/magazines to keep up with technology, methodology and sustainability
Keep ears open to possible competition/opportunity in area
Other Duties:
Brainstorm over new beer recipes that will appeal to the SHB image
Have knowledge of total brewhouse operations.
Assist manager with development of protocols and procedures when requested
Inform management of any issues complications or mistakes
Inform management of any quality control problems
Complete tasks assigned by management as long as legal
“CC” Management with all internal and external communication
Abilities and Skills:
Able to safely operate a forklift
Request assistance when lifting anything that weighs over 75 lbs.
Able to effectively manage time
Able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
Able to multi-task while being detail and quality focused
Must be able to work independently and as a team
Must have the ability to read and understand a variety of scientific instruments and calculations
Able to lift 55# above head repeatedly throughout day
Able to work with hazardous chemicals
Must be responsible and dependable
Perform job with and around moving machinery and with obstacles present
SHB is committed to designing and creating the best beers possible while practicing both social and economic responsibilities. The beers need not always conform to traditional styles or procedures so long as they help raise the benchmark for craft beer and SHB.