*UPDATE - The position has been filled. Thanks!
Westlake Brewing Company in Dallas, TX seeks a Head Brewer with a minimum of 1-2 years of professional brewing experience. The ideal candidate must be a strong leader able to manage all aspects of brewing operations and staff.
Head Brewer Duties Include:
• Operate our 30bbl brewhouse with maximum attention to detail and accuracy (milling, mashing, lautering, accurate gravities, pH balancing, IBU targets, etc.)
• Raw ingredient handling, transferring wort/beer, yeast handling, packaging, monitoring fermentations
• Yeast management (harvesting, pitching, counts/viabilities)
• Tank management (gravity checks, trub dump, dry-hopping, carbonation)
• CIP and Sanitization on all vessels (fermenters, heat exchanger, mash tun, kettles)
• Mash tun cleaning, including removal of spent grain
• Troubleshoot equipment, maintain equipment, and adhere to SOP’s
• Performing cellar operations including monitoring gravities and fermentation temperatures
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials & brewery supplies
• Organize production logs, inventory reports, packaging logs, etc.
• Work and communicate well across all levels of a brewery operation
• Development of our QA/QC program
• Conduct sensory evaluation
• Maintain brewery equipment
• Maintain a safe & clean production area
Head Brewer Qualifications:
• 1-2 years of experience in a production brewery or brewpub
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Strong mechanical, electrical, control, and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties and be able to take direction
• Ability to follow core/established recipes and accept constructive criticism
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to see and hear alarms
• Ability to manipulate valves and clamps
• Ability to read and follow written English instructions
• Ability to safely lift 55 pounds and move 165 pounds on a pallet.
• Ability to regularly lift/carry heavy supplies, like bags of grain and kegs of beer
• Ability to work in a brewery environment which may be loud, slick, humid, hot and cold
• Ability to comply with safe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment
• Possess strong leadership abilities with the capability of managing others
How to apply:
Interested candidates can email a resume with cover letter to jobs@WestlakeBeer.com
Westlake Brewing Company in Dallas, TX seeks a Head Brewer with a minimum of 1-2 years of professional brewing experience. The ideal candidate must be a strong leader able to manage all aspects of brewing operations and staff.
Head Brewer Duties Include:
• Operate our 30bbl brewhouse with maximum attention to detail and accuracy (milling, mashing, lautering, accurate gravities, pH balancing, IBU targets, etc.)
• Raw ingredient handling, transferring wort/beer, yeast handling, packaging, monitoring fermentations
• Yeast management (harvesting, pitching, counts/viabilities)
• Tank management (gravity checks, trub dump, dry-hopping, carbonation)
• CIP and Sanitization on all vessels (fermenters, heat exchanger, mash tun, kettles)
• Mash tun cleaning, including removal of spent grain
• Troubleshoot equipment, maintain equipment, and adhere to SOP’s
• Performing cellar operations including monitoring gravities and fermentation temperatures
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials & brewery supplies
• Organize production logs, inventory reports, packaging logs, etc.
• Work and communicate well across all levels of a brewery operation
• Development of our QA/QC program
• Conduct sensory evaluation
• Maintain brewery equipment
• Maintain a safe & clean production area
Head Brewer Qualifications:
• 1-2 years of experience in a production brewery or brewpub
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Strong mechanical, electrical, control, and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties and be able to take direction
• Ability to follow core/established recipes and accept constructive criticism
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to see and hear alarms
• Ability to manipulate valves and clamps
• Ability to read and follow written English instructions
• Ability to safely lift 55 pounds and move 165 pounds on a pallet.
• Ability to regularly lift/carry heavy supplies, like bags of grain and kegs of beer
• Ability to work in a brewery environment which may be loud, slick, humid, hot and cold
• Ability to comply with safe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment
• Possess strong leadership abilities with the capability of managing others
How to apply:
Interested candidates can email a resume with cover letter to jobs@WestlakeBeer.com