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  • Head Brewer Position in Northern CA

    Wildcard Brewing Co. in Redding, CA has an opening for its Head Brewer position. See below for job description.

    HEAD BREWER
    Job Posting : 05/23/18
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    COMPANY OVERVIEW:
    Wildcard Brewing Co. in Redding, CA has an immediate opening for a Head Brewer. We are a 5-year-old company that distributes in far Northern CA and the Bay Area. Wildcard is in the process of opening a tap house in Albany, CA which will double as our distribution hub for the Bay Area. In 2016 and 2017 we produced just over 2,000 bbls and are now trending toward 3,000 bbl.

    In 2013 we installed a new 15bbl brew house and in 2014 launched our beers in package for the first time. All of our beers are produced and packaged in house. We can our flagship IPA in 12oz cans and have 2-3 styles of rotating 16oz cans available while maintaining roughly 8-10 draft options. With the exception of cans in our local market, Wildcard distributes all of our own beer. We also act as a contract operator, brewing and packaging for other beer companies in CA and OR.
    Wildcard Brewing Company strives to achieve the distinction of one of the top regional microbreweries for bold, flavorful beers with the utmost attention to quality ingredients, balance, process and service in the craft beer industry. We aim to accomplish this by using only the best ingredients, providing an environment where community members feel connected to our company, act with honesty and integrity and undertake meaningful involvement in charitable activities in our community.

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    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    JOB OVERVIEW:
    The head brewer will manage and oversee all brewhouse and cellar operations. This is a very hands-on position; in addition to all day to day brewhouse and cellar operations, the head brewer will oversee brewhouse personnel, production scheduling, inventory, and packaging. The candidate must be able to multi-task efficiently, problem solve, and serve as team leader. Hours will vary to align with staffing and production needs. This person will be expected to work a variety of day, evening and early morning shifts.

    RESPONSIBILITES:
    • Strong technical understanding of the entire brewing process. Grain to Glass.
    • Proven experience in recipe formulation.
    • Excellent management skills and the ability to teach and motivate new staff.
    • Manage day to day operations of the brewing team including writing team member schedule.
    • Team focused can do attitude.
    • Manage and organize brewhouse, cellar, warehouse, and refrigeration areas including conducting preventative maintenance on equipment, overseeing cleanliness of all workplace areas, managing inventory of all raw materials, chemicals and supplies.
    • Develop and implement SOPs.
    • Work closely with leadership and sales department to create and manage production schedule.
    • Ensure that recipes are brewed to specification. Monitor efficiencies. Ability to document and be detail orientated.
    • Manage Barrel Program.
    • Oversee packaging operations. All canning is done by a Mobile Canner.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Candidates for consideration must show 2 years prior brewing experience.
    • Education from an accredited brewing program a plus.
    • Prior experience in a head brewer role is a plus.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Must be able to move kegs which weigh close to 165 pounds.

    COMPENSATION:
    Pay to be based on experience.

    Contact:
    Please send resume to jeff@wildcardbrewingco.com

  • #2
    Is this a temporary or permanent position?


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