My client is a well established in Garage in 2016 with the aim of producing beers that provoke you into thinking about what you're drinking and take you on a journey based around extreme flavour. Fast forward just over 8 years and they are now dealing with 3 Supermarkets and some of the best pubs, bars & wholesalers throughout the Country.
They have a portfolio of over 200 beers that we produce on a rotational basis over the course of the year and they do all our own packaging (cask, keg and can) in-house.
They're looking to further increase the size of the team in 2024 and bring a Lead/Technical Brewer on-board who can sub-manage the Brewhouse team. Reporting to the owner/head brewer, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the production and packaging of their beers. Besides running day-to-day production, you will mentor junior staff, be instrumental in new recipe design and contribute to product and business strategy.
You will lead and be hands-on with all aspects of production, including wort production on our 10 barrel manual brew-kit, CIP, fermentation management, quality control and packaging. You will ensure that the brewery is kept clean and well-organised, that equipment is kept in good working order - communicating effectively back to the owner/head brewer to ensure the efficient running of the Brewhouse.
Lead Brewer Job Specification
- Production of wort.
- Desire to create recipes and be part of the creative process.
- Helping to implement better working practises.
- Attention to detail when recording all information so as to help us move towards SALSA accreditation.
- Working closely with the Head Brewer/Director to ensure 'we always get it across the line'.
- CIP of tanks and casks.
- General cleaning.
- Packaging beer into keg, cask, and can.
- Warehouse duties.
- Supporting other team members.
- Dealing with relatively heavy loads - physical fitness is a MUST.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a commercial brewing role with a proven track record of Brewhouse operations.
- A proven track record of managing junior members of staff.
- Heriot-Watt (or equivalent) qualification / IBD Diploma preferred but not essential.
- Passionate about beer.
- Confident working in a brewery environment.
- Full clean drivers' licence (preferred but not essential).
- Punctual and reliable with a good work ethic.
- Counterbalance forklift licence (preferred but not essential).
- Honest.
- Flexible.
- Great communication skills, and great ability to complete tasks delegated by the Head Brewer.
- Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team within a small business.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
- Pension.
- Working in a growing business, with plenty of room to implement your ideas and progress within the team.
- Training opportunities to develop your skills.
- Free beer shared amongst the team each month including free drinks at our open days.
- Generous staff discount on canned beers.
Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 per annum dependant on experience.
Working Hours: Working hours between 8.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week over 5 days) - although we would consider a 4 day per week contract (Mon-Thurs) with salary pro-rata'd down.