Head Brewer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Brewer to join an established and growing independent brewery.

We're looking for a passionate brewing professional with strong leadership experience to take ownership of the brewing operation, driving quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across production.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing the entire brewing process, managing the production team and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all brewing and production operations
• Manage production planning and scheduling to meet business demands
• Oversee recipe management and support the development of new products
• Drive quality assurance and quality control across all brewing processes
• Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety and regulatory requirements
• Lead, develop and mentor the production team through coaching, training and performance management
• Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of brewing and packaging equipment
• Maintain accurate production records and inventory management

About You

You'll be an experienced brewer with a genuine passion for producing exceptional beer and developing high-performing teams.

You'll ideally have:

• A recognised brewing qualification
• At least five years' experience within a commercial brewery
• Previous leadership or management experience
• Strong technical brewing knowledge across all production processes
• Experience with quality management systems and brewery operations
• A good understanding of maintenance, fault finding and process improvement
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and production costs