Assistant Brewer Wanted

Assistant Brewer

Position is a part-time position primarily responsible for supporting the Head Brewer, assisting in day to day brewery operations. This position has a realistic opportunity to grow into a full time position.  The best candidate is a person with one year of background experience in brewery operations, however, a strong desire to learn and willingness to work hard could warrant consideration with no prior experience, Home Brewing experience is a plus. The assistant brewer will report directly to our Head Brewer and will be actively involved in all facets of the day-to-day operation.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with brewing and brewing related issues, projects
• Receiving raw ingredients
• Stacking Grain 
• Basic brewhouse operation
• Quality assurance
• Cellar work including beer transfer, carbonation and proper cleaning 
• Running the keg washer
• Cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of brewhouse equipment and cellars
• Sanitizing of tanks, equipment, hoses, etc
• Proper handling of chemicals required for sanitization and cleaning of equipment
• Understanding and practicing all internal safety standards

• Responsible for setting up and disassembling canning line  
• After proper training, will oversee all canning operations 
• Understanding and practicing all internal safety standards 
• After proper training – will oversee production at The Oakton Tasting Room – 1 BBL brewhouse 

Requirements:

• Passion for all things Craft Beer with a focus on the local community – moreover being an ambassador to the brand 
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, with minimal supervision 
• Good troubleshooting skills, and strong mechanical/electrical aptitude
• Ability to be on feet all day and able to lift 55+ lbs regularly
• Comfortable working with chemicals and willingness to adhere to safety, environmental and brewhouse standards at all times
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 1+ Year previous experience at a brewery as an assistant brewer, brewer, or cellarman  is preferred but not required
• Degree or background in biology, chemistry or engineering is a bonus but not required

Compensation:

Compensation will be based on experience.

Hourly rate  

Job Type:

Part-time, however, could be full-time if the employee works occasional “front of the house” shifts in tasting room (if desired) 

We will be accepting applications April 3rd – April 15th with phone interviews during this time.

Face to Face interviews with Ownership and Head Brewer will be scheduled the week of April 15th

The goal would have the Assistant Brewer starting late April or early May  

Email: [email protected]