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Narrow Gauge Brewing Company is a small craft brewery located inside a restaurant in Florissant, MO (St. Louis Area). The brewery currently operates on a 6BBL electric brewhouse, typically brewing double turns 2-4 times per week and packaging 1-2 times each week. We are looking to fill a Brewer position.
The Brewer’s main focus will be participation in daily operations including cellar work, packaging, and brewing. She/he will work closely with the Head Brewer/Brewery Operations Manager on scheduling, inventory management, quality management, and new product development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Production
• Lead/assist with weekly packaging
• Quality management
• Work closely with the lab to maintain high standards in QA/QC
• Adherence to production methods including adherence to SOP’s
• Help develop and improve production methods / SOP’s
• Equipment maintenance support.
• Adhere to and enforce brewery safety standards
• Maintain excellent communications with other brewery team members and restaurant staff to ensure smooth and effective operations.
• Manage raw material inventories.
• Maintain daily production records using brewery management software (Ekos).
• Work with management and production team to create and improve processes that encourage safety, quality, and efficiency.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 2+ years of head brewer experience or 5 years of professional brewing experience.
• Experience and understanding of preventive maintenance, ordering and inventory management, record keeping and data analysis.
• Experience and understanding of the brewing process, sanitation, yeast health, and recipe development
• Experience with brewery quality assurance and quality control plans.
• Experience in the theories and production of sour beer styles.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns on the fly.
EXPERIENCE PREFFERENCES:
• Experience managing 2 or more employees in a brewery setting.
• Training or education in a technical field.
• Experience using Ekos.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite and Google Drive.
COMPETENCIES:
• Attention to detail and forward thinker.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proven ability to work with others.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong ability to teach/mentor and motivate all types of individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to lift 65 pounds and move 175 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to carry 55 pounds up and down stairs unassisted.
• Must have the ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, work from heights, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The ability to work near moving parts and machinery.
• The ability to work in confined spaces, loud, wet, cold, hot, indoor and outdoor environments frequently.
• Occasional travel required.
Qualified applicants should possess knowledge and passion of the craft beer business, experience in a similar role at a brewery, willingness to collaborate and work with other team members, punctual, good work ethic and ability to understand the big picture while keeping a close eye on the details, strong written and verbal communication skills, capability to multi-task, and a priority for organization.
Important note, our production space is in a basement. This is a labor-intensive job requiring all staff to carry heavy items up and down stairs daily.
Interested and qualified applicants should fill out the job application form below. Interviews will be conducted as qualified resumes are received and the position will be posted until filled.
Please fill out the form in the link below or send a Cover Letter and Resume to Contact@narrowgaugestl.com
Cheers!
Jeff
The Brewer’s main focus will be participation in daily operations including cellar work, packaging, and brewing. She/he will work closely with the Head Brewer/Brewery Operations Manager on scheduling, inventory management, quality management, and new product development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Production
• Lead/assist with weekly packaging
• Quality management
• Work closely with the lab to maintain high standards in QA/QC
• Adherence to production methods including adherence to SOP’s
• Help develop and improve production methods / SOP’s
• Equipment maintenance support.
• Adhere to and enforce brewery safety standards
• Maintain excellent communications with other brewery team members and restaurant staff to ensure smooth and effective operations.
• Manage raw material inventories.
• Maintain daily production records using brewery management software (Ekos).
• Work with management and production team to create and improve processes that encourage safety, quality, and efficiency.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 2+ years of head brewer experience or 5 years of professional brewing experience.
• Experience and understanding of preventive maintenance, ordering and inventory management, record keeping and data analysis.
• Experience and understanding of the brewing process, sanitation, yeast health, and recipe development
• Experience with brewery quality assurance and quality control plans.
• Experience in the theories and production of sour beer styles.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns on the fly.
EXPERIENCE PREFFERENCES:
• Experience managing 2 or more employees in a brewery setting.
• Training or education in a technical field.
• Experience using Ekos.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite and Google Drive.
COMPETENCIES:
• Attention to detail and forward thinker.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proven ability to work with others.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong ability to teach/mentor and motivate all types of individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to lift 65 pounds and move 175 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to carry 55 pounds up and down stairs unassisted.
• Must have the ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, work from heights, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The ability to work near moving parts and machinery.
• The ability to work in confined spaces, loud, wet, cold, hot, indoor and outdoor environments frequently.
• Occasional travel required.
Qualified applicants should possess knowledge and passion of the craft beer business, experience in a similar role at a brewery, willingness to collaborate and work with other team members, punctual, good work ethic and ability to understand the big picture while keeping a close eye on the details, strong written and verbal communication skills, capability to multi-task, and a priority for organization.
Important note, our production space is in a basement. This is a labor-intensive job requiring all staff to carry heavy items up and down stairs daily.
Interested and qualified applicants should fill out the job application form below. Interviews will be conducted as qualified resumes are received and the position will be posted until filled.
Please fill out the form in the link below or send a Cover Letter and Resume to Contact@narrowgaugestl.com
Cheers!
Jeff