Head Brewer - Drake's Brewing

Position:
Head Brewer

Reports to:

Director of Brewing Operations

Type:
Full-Time, Exempt

Rate:
From $73,000 per Year

The Head Brewer supervises the operation of both our 15-barrel and our 60-barrel brewing systems including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, hop additions, whirlpool, and wort cooling. The Head Brewer is responsible for maintaining the timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of all elements of production brewing. As a team leader, this role is responsible for maintaining a healthy and positive team environment and provides management and supervision for respective brewers.

The Head Brewer is also responsible for successfully meeting targeted production metrics. The Head Brewer maintains hands‑on responsibilities as a Brewer position, which include pre‑ and post‑cleaning and sanitation of all transfer lines and vessels, as well as cellar tasks such as yeast pitching and parts and hose maintenance. The Head Brewer will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining shift cohesiveness with other teams.

• Supervise and manage brewers and raw materials handlers, providing feedback, coaching, discipline or evaluations
• Work closely with the Brewmaster to achieve comprehensive production goals
• Co-author standard operating procedures and guidelines and coordinate with fellow Brewers to ensure cohesiveness
• Ensure execution of SOP’s
• Follow all safety procedures
• Order and ensure accurate inventory and quality management of raw materials and chemicals
• Guarantee accurate daily production records per company and federal requirements
• Oversee the shift maintenance of all beer production areas including equipment (e.g., mill room, brewhouse, fermentation, filtration, spent grain area, bulk grain and grain storage area, as well as all walkways and driveways around or leading to brewhouse and cellar)
• Assist maintenance technicians with equipment maintenance and repairs
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to maintain a clean working environment
• Represent Drake’s Brewing Company at beer festivals and other events
• Other duties as assigned

• Leadership:
  Sets a positive example by following all Drake’s policies. Treats all staff members with respect and coaches and motivates employees.
• Teamwork:
  Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others; contributes to the team's shared goal.
• Multitasking:
  Manages more than one competing task at a time; shifts priorities to achieve goals.
• Workload & Time-Management:
  Uses time productively and effectively; stays focused and meets deadlines.
• Technical Competence:
  Applies knowledge from formal training or extensive on‑job experience to perform the job; evaluates and advises on technical issues.
• Attention to Detail:
  Performs work thoroughly and conscientiously.
• Developing Team:
  Understands the needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of others, and holds team members accountable.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Identifies problems, evaluates options, and makes recommendations.
• Temperament:
  Handles conflicts calmly and with self‑awareness.
• Judgment:
  Makes fair and defensible decisions.
• Resilience:
  Remains flexible and durable in high‑stress situations; maintains a positive attitude.
• Effective Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Presents information clearly, concisely, and logically; practices radical candor and reads between the lines.
• Passion for Hospitality, Good Food, and Craft Beer:
  Committed to providing the best possible guest experience and learning about craft beer.

• 5 years of production brewing experience
• 2 years of production leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge of practices, methods, tools and equipment used in production brewing
• Ability to interpret technical bulletins and schematics related to equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Ability to identify tasks that need to be completed and assign them to direct reports
• Working knowledge of the cellar process
• Understanding the role of sanitation in beer making
• Ability to safely handle cleaning and sanitizing agents
• Ability to…