Brewer or Head Brewer

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB DETAILS

Title: Brewer or Head Brewer

Location: Small Gods Brewing Co., 9835 Third St., Sidney

Position Type: 1.0 FTE permanent, salaried, management position

Days of Work: typically Mon-Fri, with the potential for irregular shift lengths and occasional weekends

Wage: $48,000 - $58,000, dependent on experience and which position is filled

Benefits: you will join our generous benefits program after a 90-day Probationary Period

STAFF PERKS
- free shift meal in the taproom on shifts of 5.25+ hours
- free post-shift draught beer in the brewery after a shift of any length
- discount on canned to-go beer
- discount on merchandise

OUR COMMITMENT TO DEI

ABOUT THE POSITION

In this management position, you will work under the direction of the Head of Production to plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the operations of the brewery and the alcoholic beverage manufacturing process at Small Gods Brewing Co. Specifically, you will manage: brewing, and packaging of product; the cleaning and maintenance of the brewery, canning room, and warehouse and the equipment within those spaces; and assist with the performance of tours, interviews, or staff training sessions. You may also be required to work prominent beer industry events.

Production work is focused, detail-oriented, and mostly self-directed. In this role, you will need to be mechanically inclined, dexterous, comfortable working with large equipment, and serious about safety. You have excellent communication, time management, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.

The Brewer will help manage our 10HL Specific Mechanical steam-jacket brewhouse along with eight fermentation vessels and two bright tanks, as well as our canning line. You will manage all aspects of production, including: product planning, recipe development, brewing, cellaring, ingredient management and inventory (EKOS), cleaning, packaging, scheduling, delivering products, providing brewery tours, making customers feel welcome, jumping in to help other members of the brewery and taproom teams, and completing other tasks associated with the operations and management of a small craft brewery.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the operations of the production department
- Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour, and equipment to meet production targets
- In collaboration with the Head of Production, plan and manage the departmental budget
- Develop and maintain the production schedule
- Accurately brew recipes to completion on 10HL brewhouse
- Perform gravity and pH measurements of active brews
- Perform yeast work and fermentation management
- Plan test batches and create recipe formulations
- Direct quality control inspection systems, develop production reporting procedures, and maintain proper records based on daily duties in the brewery
- Use or learn to use EKOS enterprise software to assist with scheduling, forecasting, production, sales planning, and maintaining an inventory of raw materials and finished products
- Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems, and methods of work, and assist in keeping SOPs current and accurate
- Employ your MSDS knowledge to safely use chemicals
- Perform a sensory analysis of beer and detect off-flavours and defects
- Give brewery tours, attend events, and work or speak at events as needed
- Clean, maintain, and repair equipment
- Clean and fill kegs
- Perform cellaring duties including CIP, purge, transfer, fining, carbonation, etc.
- Perform general brewery cleaning including floors, drains, tank exteriors, equipment, lab, and production and storage spaces
- Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation are maintained at all times
- Clean and operate the canning line and labeller
- Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
- Stock inventory and organize all spaces in the brewery
- Pack and deliver product around the province as needed
- Assist in training taproom staff on finished products
- Train and supervise new production staff in the use of equipment and performance of work
- Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or diploma in brewing, brewery operations, or equivalent (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of brewing experience for the Brewer position or 5 years of brewing experience for the Head Brewer position
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record
- Excellent communication. Must be able to speak, read, and write legibly in English
- Physically able to work on your feet for long hours and be able to safely maneuver full 50-litre kegs or 130 pounds, and carry 2-3 flats of beer
- Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot canning line issues _or_ a history of experience troubleshooting/fixing a canning line on the fly
- Strong work ethic, “let’s get it done” attitude, and a fast-paced working style
- An enthusiastic team spirit when w