Head Brewer

GROUND-FLOOR OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED CRAFT BREWER.

We are the premier craft brewery in Mississauga, Ontario, located on the eastern edge of Port Credit known as Lakeview. Since opening our taproom and production brewery in 2019, SBC has built a reputation for brewing, packaging and serving a variety of high quality, delicious beer products. Reaching out into neighbouring communities and beyond, we celebrate the authenticity of contemporary and traditional beer styles with the intrigue of our rich local history. We strive to be a creative and collaborative environment, continually developing our business processes, products and people. Growth and expansion are integral to our business plan.

Are you a self-starting, open-minded individual who sees the value of getting in on the ground-floor? This is an opportunity to demonstrate your brewing prowess in an exciting and evolving brewery. We are situated in a high-traffic area with great access to our local market and communities along the Golden Horseshoe. Our aim is to bring a selection of high quality and accessible craft beer styles to the local market and beyond.

We’re looking to fill the key role of Head Brewer with an ambitious individual who wants to be an integral part of building our brand and line-up of distinctive craft beers. We are looking for a Head Brewer to get intimately involved in the implementation of our brewery processes and to assist in developing distinctive recipes for unforgettable beer. This role is key to our production capacity and provides an exciting career opportunity. With the investment of time, effort and ingenuity in building new quality products, developing operational processes and managing production, the Head Brewer will become an integral part of our growing business.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
A competent brewer, a driven self-starter, brave enough to venture out into rough waters and overcome daily obstacles to find success and enjoy a good pint

The Head Brewer must have a complete understanding of the art and science of brewing beer, creative and seeking to be a master in the craft, yet able to deal with the day-to-day routine of good, old-fashioned hard work. Our Head Brewer will be a key participant in all facets of development of brewery products, procedures, initial and ongoing brewing operations, and specifically responsible for:

- The full brewing process, including sanitation and operation of the brewhouse
- Quality of product throughout all stages of production, from grain-to-glass
- Leadership and supervision of other crew members, developing/maintaining our policies and quality standards, while fulfilling mandated brewing priorities
- Liaison with suppliers and those we supply with brewing by-products
- Participation in training and development of additional brewery/backup staff
- Scheduling of brewing and packaging operations and logistics
- Routine Maintenance and sanitation of the brewery plant and equipment
- Contributing to the creative development and design of new beers
- Ensuring all safety policies and procedures are followed, and addressing all safety hazards immediately; participate in policy determination
- Ensuring correct inventory levels are maintained for all raw and finished products that support the brewery operation
- Participating in brewery promotional events, including hosting and leading brewery tours when required
- Participation in brewery management forum
- Liaising with consultants and contract brewing clients, as required
- Other duties as may be required

MUST HAVES:

- Effective, responsive, professional communications skills
- PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)
- Good problem solving capabilities and ability to work as a team player
- Full-time availability, with flexibility as required by peak business needs
- College diploma/degree in brewing science or an accredited brewing program and/or a post-secondary degree or diploma in Chemistry, Micro-Biology or Engineering
- Strong technical knowledge of all aspects of brewing through packaging
- Proven ability to make great beer
- Strong mechanical understanding of the brewing process and related equipment
- Motivation and determination to achieve brewery objectives
- Strong project management, time management and organizational skills
- High attention to detail, production schedules, sanitation and quality management
- Solid mathematical abilities and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Previous brewery experience
- Pride and desire to be a great product ambassador

JOB CATEGORY REQUIREMENTS:

- Comfortable working in cold/warm/damp environments
- Conformance with company policies and procedures
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodation
- A valid Ontario driver’s license
- Satisfactory background check
- SMART SERVE certification (desirable)
- English language fluency (verbal & written)
- Eligible to work in Canada

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.