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We are a young but highly successful Coastal Virginia brewery that is moving into a larger facility and brewhouse in May 2014 and we are looking for a Head Brewer/Master Brewer to help us as we grow to the next level and beyond. We have recently been interviewing a handful of candidates and want to put out a "last call" for the New Year before we make our final decision. So if you are in the market, looking for a change, or are just curious to see what we have to offer - by all means give us a shout! Our ideal hire/start date is Mid-March to Mid-April but we can be flexible with the right person. We are looking for a responsible, experienced head brewer that enjoys working in a positive, creative, passionate production brewery and who can form, lead and inspire a production team. We look forward to hearing from you. Cheers!
Applicants must possess:
- Minimum of 4 years experience in a production brewery setting
- Education from an accredited brewing school(s) and/or other beer-related education (ie, Siebel, Davis, BJCP, Ciccerone)
- Great passion and enthusiasm for craft beer, brewing, creating recipes, and researching and applying new techniques
- Strong leadership, organization, and time-management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility both inside and outside the brewery
- Ability to work and communicate well with others in both the production and administrative sides of the brewery
- Extensive knowledge and experience with most if not all beer styles
- Strong vision and desire to produce award-winning beer
- Ability to design traditional and non-traditional beer recipes that will excite our ever-growing fanbase
- Strong mechanical background- ability to troubleshoot/repair mechanical issues in brewery setting
- Ability and willingness to adopt new processes/practices and/or beer-styles
- Ability to source and maintain raw materials inventories and contracts
- Ability to source and maintain packaging inventories and cooperage
- A maniacal focus on cleanliness, safety and organization of equipment, lab, and facility
- Ability to utilize and manage brewery production software
- Experience working in a brewery lab (yeast propogation, etc..)
- Experience working with a 20bbl brewhouse or larger
- Willingness to work in a fast pace environment, yet be precise in daily tasks
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 55 pounds
- Ability to be frequently exposed to wet, hot, and cold conditions
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Maintain flexible hours (early, late and occasional weekend shifts)
- Ability to attend and work outside events and tasting room operations
- Ability to speak in front of large groups or tours
- Ability to work independently and in a team with minimal direct supervision
- Fork lift certification is a plus
- Self Starter and motivated to learn more about the industry
- Ability to take this job seriously but certainly not him/herself seriously
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and assist in the brewing process, packaging line and cellar
- Ensure efficient operation of equipment and facility
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of equipment and facility
- Assist in setting up and making running adjustments to packaging equipment
- Assist production staff in performing their duties through direction and assistance
- Lead, teach, and inspire staff to always be improving processes
- Safely use a wide variety of power and hand tools
- Ensure the equipment is setup, maintained, and operated to allow for efficient and safe production and packaging of quality product
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area, returning tools, equipment and supplies to their appropriate storage areas after each assignment
- Willingness and ability to perform any other ancillary jobs/roles within the brewery
**We are willing to provide a competitive salary, benefits and bonus package commensurate with your experience.
Send resumes/background info, including salary requirements and references to eastcoastbrew@yahoo.com, with the subject line "Head Brewer".
Applicants must possess:
- Minimum of 4 years experience in a production brewery setting
- Education from an accredited brewing school(s) and/or other beer-related education (ie, Siebel, Davis, BJCP, Ciccerone)
- Great passion and enthusiasm for craft beer, brewing, creating recipes, and researching and applying new techniques
- Strong leadership, organization, and time-management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility both inside and outside the brewery
- Ability to work and communicate well with others in both the production and administrative sides of the brewery
- Extensive knowledge and experience with most if not all beer styles
- Strong vision and desire to produce award-winning beer
- Ability to design traditional and non-traditional beer recipes that will excite our ever-growing fanbase
- Strong mechanical background- ability to troubleshoot/repair mechanical issues in brewery setting
- Ability and willingness to adopt new processes/practices and/or beer-styles
- Ability to source and maintain raw materials inventories and contracts
- Ability to source and maintain packaging inventories and cooperage
- A maniacal focus on cleanliness, safety and organization of equipment, lab, and facility
- Ability to utilize and manage brewery production software
- Experience working in a brewery lab (yeast propogation, etc..)
- Experience working with a 20bbl brewhouse or larger
- Willingness to work in a fast pace environment, yet be precise in daily tasks
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 55 pounds
- Ability to be frequently exposed to wet, hot, and cold conditions
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Maintain flexible hours (early, late and occasional weekend shifts)
- Ability to attend and work outside events and tasting room operations
- Ability to speak in front of large groups or tours
- Ability to work independently and in a team with minimal direct supervision
- Fork lift certification is a plus
- Self Starter and motivated to learn more about the industry
- Ability to take this job seriously but certainly not him/herself seriously
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and assist in the brewing process, packaging line and cellar
- Ensure efficient operation of equipment and facility
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of equipment and facility
- Assist in setting up and making running adjustments to packaging equipment
- Assist production staff in performing their duties through direction and assistance
- Lead, teach, and inspire staff to always be improving processes
- Safely use a wide variety of power and hand tools
- Ensure the equipment is setup, maintained, and operated to allow for efficient and safe production and packaging of quality product
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area, returning tools, equipment and supplies to their appropriate storage areas after each assignment
- Willingness and ability to perform any other ancillary jobs/roles within the brewery
**We are willing to provide a competitive salary, benefits and bonus package commensurate with your experience.
Send resumes/background info, including salary requirements and references to eastcoastbrew@yahoo.com, with the subject line "Head Brewer".