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Gathering Place Brewing Company (GPBC) seeks a Head Brewer to lead our brewing operations. This full-time position provides a unique opportunity for an experienced production brewer to take the reins and flex their creative muscles in a growing, community-oriented company.
About Us
Gathering Place is a start-up production brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin dedicated to crafting vibrant and unique beers that reflect the vibrant and unique community we call home. We have all new equipment, including a 7 bbl brewhouse with four 14 bbl jacketed fermenters and one 14 bbl jacketed brite. We will initially package in kegs for use in our 125-person tasting room and to distribute to local bars and restaurants.
We strive to make Gathering Place a cornerstone of the community and want people to see our brewery as a place to gather. GPBC will donate at least 1% of sales each quarter to local non-profit organizations. We believe that the community should grow and prosper as GPBC grows and prospers.
Responsibilities
The Head Brewer is responsible for the brewing operations, including brewing, fermentation, cellaring, and packaging. Other duties include but are not limited to:
• Develop new recipes and improve existing recipes with input from owner
• Set the brewing schedule and maintain inventories of raw materials and finished beer
• Manage yeast per best practices and industry standards, including pitching, cropping, and monitoring yeast
• Ensure the highest quality and consistency through use of best practices, including lab tests to monitor and troubleshoot fermentation, in-process, and finished beer
• Cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and work areas
• Ensure product quality in tap room by helping clean lines, checking CO2, etc.; work closely with tap room staff and provide training about beer knowledge
• Assist with distribution, including moving kegs to load and unload trucks, and occasionally delivering kegs to local accounts using a company vehicle
• Perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting problems that arise, and repair as needed
• Help develop standard operating procedures that ensure all aspects of beer production and packaging align with safety, sanitary, and quality protocols while allowing for process improvement and workflow efficiency
• Be an active brewery representative, including attending promotional events and festivals, occasionally participating in tours and other educational and marketing events which may require night and weekend availability
• Assist the owner and other team members in developing growth strategies; assist in hiring and training employees; effectively communicate (written and oral) with the owner and others to create a supportive work environment
Qualifications
• 3 years professional experience as a production brewer
• Formal brewing training (certificate/diploma) from a recognized and accredited brewing program (Siebel, UC-Davis, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of brewing techniques, quality control, lab analytics and interpreting the results, yeast management, cleaning and sanitation, cellaring and packaging, and brewery equipment
• Experience in recipe formulation and development; a high degree of curiosity to use new ingredients and flavor combinations
• Knowledge of developing and documenting formalized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all brewery processes
• A commitment to safety and quality by following industry standards, best practices, and OSHA regulations and requirements
• Strong organization and time management skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to give and take constructive feedback
• A friendly attitude and willingness to interact with customers in the brewery and at festivals and other events
• Strong work ethic and flexibility as the brewery grows through the start-up phase and beyond
Physical Abilities
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and move up to 165 pounds safely
• Ability to work in confined spaces, with a clear demonstration of safe work practices
• Must have the ability to regularly stand for long periods of time, perform tasks that require dexterity and precision
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequently exposed to wet conditions, exposure and handling of caustic chemicals
• Ability to work in to work in a loud environment with temperature fluctuation and humidity
Compensation
This full-time position pays a competitive salary with health benefits, sick leave, and paid vacation. Opportunities for professional development, including conferences (Craft Brewers Conference) and further education (Siebel Institute).
Please send a resume and cover letter to joe@gatheringplacebrewing.com.
About Us
Gathering Place is a start-up production brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin dedicated to crafting vibrant and unique beers that reflect the vibrant and unique community we call home. We have all new equipment, including a 7 bbl brewhouse with four 14 bbl jacketed fermenters and one 14 bbl jacketed brite. We will initially package in kegs for use in our 125-person tasting room and to distribute to local bars and restaurants.
We strive to make Gathering Place a cornerstone of the community and want people to see our brewery as a place to gather. GPBC will donate at least 1% of sales each quarter to local non-profit organizations. We believe that the community should grow and prosper as GPBC grows and prospers.
Responsibilities
The Head Brewer is responsible for the brewing operations, including brewing, fermentation, cellaring, and packaging. Other duties include but are not limited to:
• Develop new recipes and improve existing recipes with input from owner
• Set the brewing schedule and maintain inventories of raw materials and finished beer
• Manage yeast per best practices and industry standards, including pitching, cropping, and monitoring yeast
• Ensure the highest quality and consistency through use of best practices, including lab tests to monitor and troubleshoot fermentation, in-process, and finished beer
• Cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and work areas
• Ensure product quality in tap room by helping clean lines, checking CO2, etc.; work closely with tap room staff and provide training about beer knowledge
• Assist with distribution, including moving kegs to load and unload trucks, and occasionally delivering kegs to local accounts using a company vehicle
• Perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting problems that arise, and repair as needed
• Help develop standard operating procedures that ensure all aspects of beer production and packaging align with safety, sanitary, and quality protocols while allowing for process improvement and workflow efficiency
• Be an active brewery representative, including attending promotional events and festivals, occasionally participating in tours and other educational and marketing events which may require night and weekend availability
• Assist the owner and other team members in developing growth strategies; assist in hiring and training employees; effectively communicate (written and oral) with the owner and others to create a supportive work environment
Qualifications
• 3 years professional experience as a production brewer
• Formal brewing training (certificate/diploma) from a recognized and accredited brewing program (Siebel, UC-Davis, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of brewing techniques, quality control, lab analytics and interpreting the results, yeast management, cleaning and sanitation, cellaring and packaging, and brewery equipment
• Experience in recipe formulation and development; a high degree of curiosity to use new ingredients and flavor combinations
• Knowledge of developing and documenting formalized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all brewery processes
• A commitment to safety and quality by following industry standards, best practices, and OSHA regulations and requirements
• Strong organization and time management skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to give and take constructive feedback
• A friendly attitude and willingness to interact with customers in the brewery and at festivals and other events
• Strong work ethic and flexibility as the brewery grows through the start-up phase and beyond
Physical Abilities
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and move up to 165 pounds safely
• Ability to work in confined spaces, with a clear demonstration of safe work practices
• Must have the ability to regularly stand for long periods of time, perform tasks that require dexterity and precision
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequently exposed to wet conditions, exposure and handling of caustic chemicals
• Ability to work in to work in a loud environment with temperature fluctuation and humidity
Compensation
This full-time position pays a competitive salary with health benefits, sick leave, and paid vacation. Opportunities for professional development, including conferences (Craft Brewers Conference) and further education (Siebel Institute).
Please send a resume and cover letter to joe@gatheringplacebrewing.com.
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