Head Brewer

**HEAD BREWER - Henderson Brewing Company**

A unique opportunity to join one of the best teams in the beer business as the Head Brewer at Henderson.

Henderson Brewing Co. is located in the heart of Toronto. We combine great beer making with great stories about Toronto and our community. We equally value innovation and making products that are easy to love.

This role will combine recipe development and brewing with consumer interface, community outreach and education at our Sterling Rd location in Toronto. You will be brewing approximately 1500 HL and creating between 20 and 50 new recipes a year.

KEY FUNCTION The Head Brewer will be responsible for the overall productivity, management, and development of the brewhouse in close coordination with ownership and business operations personnel.

OVERALL FUNCTION Reporting to management, the Head Brewer oversees and directs all brewing processes including, but not limited to, raw material selection, recipe formulation, production schedules, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and finished product quality assurance/quality control procedures.

The Head Brewer is responsible for optimization of brewery operations and budgeting.

In addition, the Head Brewer will be involved in working with other breweries on collaborations, being a part of the broader brewing community and working with customers and partners as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Brewing Production
Oversee all brewing operations at the brewery, including: day-to-day process issues, recipe management, operating policies, procedures, release parameters, and safety policies

Work with the management to create a brew schedule that accommodates tap room and events schedule

Design new recipes for seasonal and specialty beers Order brewing materials, brewery chemicals, and related replacement parts to arrive on time and in proper amounts.

Maintain detailed records and inventory of raw materials, quality checks, and production schedules

Maintain accurate brewing records; provide a monthly summary/production reports.

General brewhouse maintenance and management, including coordinating with trades to keep the brewery functioning

Represent Henderson Brewing as a brand ambassador at events, festivals, and promotions, as needed.

Represent Henderson Brewing as a brand ambassador during events in the taproom, as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS, PHYSICAL ABILITIES, & EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

**Required Skills**:

- Great attitude and passion for beer required
- Ablity to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to work independently with excellent time management abilities
- Operating knowledge of all brewing equipment
- Technical proficiency performing routine maintenance on equipment and troubleshooting
- Understanding of automation including PLCs and instrumentation
- Understanding of beer flavor defects and their causes
- Understanding of beer chemistry and biology
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work under pressure and under strict deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong personnel management and leadership skills
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing COGS/cost accounting and budgeting processes

Physical Requirements
- Ability to:

- Work long periods in front of computer screen
- Stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours per day)
- Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 170 pounds
- Climb ladders and perform job while standing on a ladder up to 25 feet high
- Occasionally climb stairs and work on tanks over 15 feet high
- Work in wet, tight, or cramped spaces and/or awkward positions for extended periods of time
- Work in an environment with high noise levels
- Work with hazardous chemicals
- Work on wet, slippery floors

Experience and Education
- Five+ years of professional brewing experience
- Proficiency in brewing and fermentation processes along with bottling and kegging operations is required
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or Certificate from an accredited brewing science school preferred (technical and/or brewing specific courses preferred)
- 2-3 years management or supervisor experience preferred

Henderson Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer & we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status or genetic information

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: In person