Brewer

Muskoka Brewery is a caring and open-minded Ontario Craft Brewery who is passionate about our brand, grassroots culture, and values. We are more than great beer Inspired by the nature in our backyard, we feel strongly connected to each other, our customers and to our communities. We are about the road less traveled and adventurers at heart who love to venture off the beaten path. We are Muskoka Brewery, and we are here to make our mark, one glass at a time

We are currently seeking a Brewer to join our team. The position of Brewer reports to the Head of Brewing and Innovations and is responsible for monitoring and carrying out brew house and cellar operations. The Brewer is a key position on the brewing team who must be a self-starter with great energy and true passion for craft beer and spirits. Our Brewing team works together under mínimal supervision to execute daily brewing operations, lead with innovation and creativity on project brews, facilitate best-in-class quality standards, and actively participate in sales and marketing efforts through beer education and public relations.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**Brewing Operations**:

- Performs all tasks associated with making great and consistent craft beers, from milling to the packaging tank.
- Conducts a pre-inspection and operates all equipment associated with the brewing. Equipment includes but not limited to the malt mill, mash kettle, lauter tun, boiler, whirlpool, centrifuge, fermenters, chiller. Provide input on equipment optimization throughout growth initiatives
- Prepares, organizes and tracks all materials used during the brewing process. Monitors the processes and makes adjustments as required to meet Muskoka Brewery’s high-quality standards.
- Collects samples of beers throughout the brewing process, centrifuge and milling operations.
- Performs thorough sanitation duties including the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and utensils to ensure quality standards are met

**Quality and Freshness**
- Working closely with the Quality Control and Brewing Team, the Brewer will monitor the quality of production, end products and operational performance and quality and area sanitation.
- Take measurements and conduct standardized tests on beer/wort to ensure compliance with Muskoka Brewery quality standards; factors such as gravity and pH
- Conduct sensory evaluation such as Diacetyl, 3-MBT, DMS to proactively detect potential brewing quality concerns
- The quality and freshness of our products from raw material to the consumer is everyone’s responsibility, together we help to facilitate high standards, resolutions and customer services at every opportunity. The Brewer will operator in an ambassador of the brewery whenever the opportunity arises

**Health and Safety**
- Promote accident prevention by eliminating potential hazards and incorporating proper body mechanics in training procedures.
- This position will actively participate in our safe operations by providing feedback and suggestions to the Brewmaster and the JHSC to contribute to the continuous improvements of our brewery.
- Inspects equipment and performance continuous housekeeping duties to meet the sanitation expectations

**Project leads and Public Relations**
- Working with various departments, the Brewer will help lead projects (such as the moonlight kettle), development for recipe and beer profile, resourcing materials, educating other team members on the process, and present beer launches.
- Lead consumer and customer beer education session including high profile events, food pairings, brewery tours, and support other sales and marketing efforts.
- Proactively be the ambassador of Muskoka brewery through relationship building and networking initiative.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education in a related field
- Successful graduate of Brewery Operations Management (an asset)
- Strong understanding of equipment and the science of brewing
- Able to lift 50lbs unassisted
- Able to work at heights
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office operating systems
- Strong understanding of equipment and the science of brewing
- Available and able to work 12 hour shifts, overnights, weekends and holiday schedules as required