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Head Brewer - Southern California
La Quinta Brewing Co. is looking for a Head Brewer to replace our current brewer who is retiring. At 5 years old, we are a rapidly growing 3,500 bbl/yr production brewery (15 bbl system) in the Palm Springs area. In our short time, we’ve managed to acquire over 200 "on sale" accounts in the desert and "off sale" distribution in all the local super markets as well as Costco. We currently have 2 satellite taprooms in addition to our brewery taproom and are in the planning process of constructing a new 14,000 sf brewery next year. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring brewer to "take the reigns" and "run the show".
The Head Brewer is responsible for every aspect of operations of the brewery. Areas of Responsibility include:
Recipe development
Brewing recipes to spec
Supervision of packaging operations
Quality Assurance
Cleaning and sanitation of all equipment in the brewery
Yeast management
Tank management
Troubleshooting
Technical maintenance
Mentoring of team members
Supporting and interfacing with management
To impart knowledge about beer and brewing to our taproom guests and team members
Cutting controllable costs and maintaining a profitable brewery
Use of proper and safe chemical handling techniques
Daily cleaning and upkeep of appearance in brewery
Safety Protocols and OSHA compliance
Representing LQBC at beer events
Requirements:
2 Years Brewing experience in a craft brewery.
Ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly and safely.
Employees must be able to work as a team doing any and all aspects of the process to assist each other in executing the tasks in an efficient manner.
Flexibility with work hours and availability is a must.
Passion for the brand! (most important)
If you are an experienced, quality-driven brewer interested in joining our team, please email your resume to s.stokes@laquintabrewing.com. Please visit our website at www.laquintabrewing.com for more information on the brewery.
The Head Brewer is responsible for every aspect of operations of the brewery. Areas of Responsibility include:
Recipe development
Brewing recipes to spec
Supervision of packaging operations
Quality Assurance
Cleaning and sanitation of all equipment in the brewery
Yeast management
Tank management
Troubleshooting
Technical maintenance
Mentoring of team members
Supporting and interfacing with management
To impart knowledge about beer and brewing to our taproom guests and team members
Cutting controllable costs and maintaining a profitable brewery
Use of proper and safe chemical handling techniques
Daily cleaning and upkeep of appearance in brewery
Safety Protocols and OSHA compliance
Representing LQBC at beer events
Requirements:
2 Years Brewing experience in a craft brewery.
Ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly and safely.
Employees must be able to work as a team doing any and all aspects of the process to assist each other in executing the tasks in an efficient manner.
Flexibility with work hours and availability is a must.
Passion for the brand! (most important)
If you are an experienced, quality-driven brewer interested in joining our team, please email your resume to s.stokes@laquintabrewing.com. Please visit our website at www.laquintabrewing.com for more information on the brewery.