Willoughby Brewing Company is looking for a talented, quality-focused, team-oriented, passionate brewer to join our team. The ideal candidate must be capable of working independently as well as with a team. Adherence to our standard operating procedures is critical; including following recipes with close attention to detail and regard for cleanliness and sanitation. A minimum of 2-years professional brewing experience is required for this position. Knowledge of beer styles and brewing processes is essential.
The position is a full-time position which reports to the Brewmaster, and may include some evening and weekend hours.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead brewery operations and manage
- Maintain brew and cellar schedule
- Cellar work to include tank-to-tank transfers, CIP of tanks
- Tank additions such as dry hopping and fining
- Cleaning and brew house sanitation
- Quality control and documentation
- Raw material and other inventories
- Represent brewery at beer events
- Interaction with patrons discussing product and giving tours
Requirements for this position include the following:
- Strong work ethic is a must, and you’ve got to love brewing
- Candidate must be familiar with handling of brewery chemicals
- Competency with CIP and sanitary practices
- Ability to work in a noisy, wet environment with a variable schedule including occasional nights and weekends
- Basic computer competency
- Strong problem solving skills
- Attention to detail especially in regard sanitation and cleanliness
A minimum of 2 years working in the brewing industry is preferred for this position. Familiarity with equipment such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers and associated troubleshooting is highly valued. Ideal candidates should be able to repeatedly lift over 100 lbs. to chest level to grind bags of grain and stack kegs.
Send resumes to: brewer@willoughbybrewing.com