Head Brewer ~ Post and Row Brewing Co

Full Time
Dawson Creek
Posted 2 weeks ago

The Company:

“To inspire and enhance our community by providing quality food and drink sustainably, collaboratively, and responsibly; in a safe, clean, and vibrant meeting place.”

 

Post & Row is entering its 3rd year of operations as an Eatery and is currently constructing its very own Craft Brewery. It is in Dawson Creek, a town of approximately 13,000 in Northeastern BC. Affordable cost of living and outdoor opportunities abound, we know Dawson Creek is a great place to live, make beer and call home!

Job Requirements:

  • Brewery experience is required. Brewing, Cellaring, Packaging, etc…
  • Formal brewing education and recipe development experience an asset.
  • Self-starter, ability to take initiative, lead projects, manage time efficiently, and work independently.
  • Exceptional focus, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail with beer quality, sanitation, and safety.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills – must be a team player.
  • Ability to lift 25 kg grain bags and to handle full 50 l kegs.

Job Responsibilities – Brewery Operations
*Note – This is a hands-on Head Brewer position including a brewery, cellar work, packaging & maintenance.

  • Management production employees. Communicating with management, sales, and front of house to create a fun and supportive workplace.
  • Brewing – grain handling, mashing, lautering, boiling, WP, wort-cooling, yeast handling, dry-hopping.
  • Cellar work – CIP’ing tanks, and equipment. Transferring, filtration, and carbonation.
  • Kegging – keg cleaning, sanitizing, filling & keg machine maintenance ( 2-head semi-automatic).
  • Draft system – cleaning & maintaining draft lines and dispensing equipment.
  • QC – routine quality control to ensure a consistently high-quality range of beers.
  • Safety – Must work in a safe manner, wear proper PPE as appropriate, maintain a clean, tidy, and organized workplace at all times, and adhere to safety procedures.
  • Manage canning operations, can and label inventory.
  • Production planning, forecasting, and scheduling
  • Manage the maintenance of equipment.
  • Managing inventories, raw materials ordering, CIP chemicals, and other brewery supplies as necessary.
  • Work with owners: new beer recipes and specialty beer projects.
  • Assist with events and promotions as necessary (occasionally).
  • Work with owners to manage and adhere to the brewery budget.
  • Conduct lounge staff training periodically. (beer education)

Compensation:

$50,000-60,000 plus:

Benefits:

  • Health & Dental Plan
  • Staff discounts
  • Flexible work hours
  • Professional development

Schedule:

  • TBD

If you are interested, please email your cover letter and resume to rickdellow@gmail.com with “Head Brewer Application” in the subject line.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please also note that candidates must have valid work rights in Canada, including having a valid social insurance number (SIN).

Closing date: This position will be open until we find the most suitable candidate!

Expected start date: 2023-05-01

 

 

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