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Job Title: Brewer
Position Category: Full Time
Overview of Position
We are in the process of building a brewery in Waltham, MA. Our 30-bbl and 5-bbl brewhouses are being installed in August and commissioned in September. We are looking for an experienced brewer to join our team and help manage the brewing operations. We are looking for someone with extensive brewing experience, a strong mechanical background, a thorough understanding of brewing science and recipe development, and experience managing people. The candidate will ideally be able to join our team by the end of August.
You will manage a state-of-the-art brew house with a canning line in an 18,000 sq. ft brewery space that has a current annual production capacity of 10,000 BBL, expandable to 30,000+ BBL annual capacity when needed. If you are hard working with a positive attitude and want to be part of a team of fun and adventurous people, then we would love to hear from you!
About Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.
Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. was founded by friends and home-brewers Naveen Pawar and Henry Manice in 2015 and has since expanded distribution of its beers across Massachusetts through its partner Atlantic Beverage and across Rhode Island through its partner McLaughlin & Moran (best sellers include Cloud Candy NE IPA, Cosmic Distortion DIPA, Mocha Stout, and Strawberry Smoovy Lactose IPA, and new releases include Mango Lassi Sour IPA and Sour Face Berliner Weisse). The company is always looking to find fun ways to interact with the community through creative events and innovative partnerships. Learn more at www.mightysquirrel.com and www.instagram.com/mightysqrl.
Responsibilities
• Create, brew, and refine new and existing beer recipes.
• Manage all raw material orders/shipments and inventories.
• Manage brew schedule.
• Develop and formalize standard operating procedures for all brewery processes; monitor each step of the brewing process.
• Implement strategies for process improvement and workflow efficiency.
• Hire and manage the brewing team as needed.
• Ensure proper use of all cleaning/sanitizing chemicals/agents and adherence to all prescribed safety protocols.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Serve as a resource for equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
• At least 2 years of experience in brewing capacity in a microbrewery
• Brewing degree ideal; however, someone with a proven track record and well-documented background in brewing operations may also be considered for this opportunity
• Experience with a 20 BBL system or greater
• Strong mechanical background; strong cleaning/sanitizing background; lab skills and microbiological understanding; yeast handling proficiency
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. and move up to 165 lbs. using traditional methods
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment yet be precise in daily tasks.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and delegating skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and attentive to quality and standards
• Confident, team-oriented management style
• Full availability throughout the week: ability to work morning, mid-day, evening, and or weekend shifts when necessary
*All candidates must have and maintain an acceptable driving record and pass a pre-employment background check.
Compensation & Perks
• Competitive pay
• Equity stake
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan (IRA)
Please send a resume and cover letter to team@mightysquirrel.com with “Brewer Position” in the subject line of your email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Category: Full Time
Overview of Position
We are in the process of building a brewery in Waltham, MA. Our 30-bbl and 5-bbl brewhouses are being installed in August and commissioned in September. We are looking for an experienced brewer to join our team and help manage the brewing operations. We are looking for someone with extensive brewing experience, a strong mechanical background, a thorough understanding of brewing science and recipe development, and experience managing people. The candidate will ideally be able to join our team by the end of August.
You will manage a state-of-the-art brew house with a canning line in an 18,000 sq. ft brewery space that has a current annual production capacity of 10,000 BBL, expandable to 30,000+ BBL annual capacity when needed. If you are hard working with a positive attitude and want to be part of a team of fun and adventurous people, then we would love to hear from you!
About Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.
Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. was founded by friends and home-brewers Naveen Pawar and Henry Manice in 2015 and has since expanded distribution of its beers across Massachusetts through its partner Atlantic Beverage and across Rhode Island through its partner McLaughlin & Moran (best sellers include Cloud Candy NE IPA, Cosmic Distortion DIPA, Mocha Stout, and Strawberry Smoovy Lactose IPA, and new releases include Mango Lassi Sour IPA and Sour Face Berliner Weisse). The company is always looking to find fun ways to interact with the community through creative events and innovative partnerships. Learn more at www.mightysquirrel.com and www.instagram.com/mightysqrl.
Responsibilities
• Create, brew, and refine new and existing beer recipes.
• Manage all raw material orders/shipments and inventories.
• Manage brew schedule.
• Develop and formalize standard operating procedures for all brewery processes; monitor each step of the brewing process.
• Implement strategies for process improvement and workflow efficiency.
• Hire and manage the brewing team as needed.
• Ensure proper use of all cleaning/sanitizing chemicals/agents and adherence to all prescribed safety protocols.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Serve as a resource for equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
• At least 2 years of experience in brewing capacity in a microbrewery
• Brewing degree ideal; however, someone with a proven track record and well-documented background in brewing operations may also be considered for this opportunity
• Experience with a 20 BBL system or greater
• Strong mechanical background; strong cleaning/sanitizing background; lab skills and microbiological understanding; yeast handling proficiency
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. and move up to 165 lbs. using traditional methods
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment yet be precise in daily tasks.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and delegating skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and attentive to quality and standards
• Confident, team-oriented management style
• Full availability throughout the week: ability to work morning, mid-day, evening, and or weekend shifts when necessary
*All candidates must have and maintain an acceptable driving record and pass a pre-employment background check.
Compensation & Perks
• Competitive pay
• Equity stake
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan (IRA)
Please send a resume and cover letter to team@mightysquirrel.com with “Brewer Position” in the subject line of your email. We look forward to hearing from you!