Assistant Brewer

Description :

Executing and / or assisting in day-to-day brewery operations with a strong desire to learn and willingness to work hard.

The assistant brewer will report directly to our Head Brewer and will be actively involved in all facets of the day-to-day operation.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

As we experience seasonal shifts due to weather and tourism, weekly tasks will change based on seasonal adjustments. The Assistant Brewer will assist the Head Brewer with all brewery tasks :

• Operation, cleaning, sanitization, organization & general maintenance of : Packaging equipment (canning and kegging lines), brewhouse and cellar, Tanks, hoses, other equipment, draft system and lines
• Assisting with brewing related issues, projects
• Milling, mashing, boiling, heat exchange & transfers, fermentation management, pilot batches
• Fermentation monitoring, yeast management, dry hopping, transfers, CIP’s, carbonation, quality control
• Receiving raw ingredients
• Basic brewhouse operation
• Quality assurance
• Cellar work including beer transfer, filtration, and carbonation
• Operating keg washer
• Cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of brewhouse equipment and cellars
• Sanitizing of tanks, filter equipment, hoses, etc
• Kegging, canning, labelling, keg washing, line cleaning & maintenance
• Draft system maintenance and cleaning
• Record keeping
• General cleaning and organization
• Pallet unloading & delivery help
• Assisting with spent grain disposal
• Event work (Beer festivals, local markets)
• Safe use of hand trucks, pallet jacks and all brewery equipment
• Safe use of brewery chemicals
• Proper handling of chemicals required for sanitization and cleaning of equipment
• Understanding and practicing all internal safety standards

Requirements :

• Passion for all things Craft Beer with a focus on the local community
• Strong work ethic & ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, with minimal supervision
• Ability to be on feet all day and able to lift 55+ lbs regularly & in repetition
• Comfortable working with chemicals and willingness to adhere to safety, environmental and brewhouse standards at all times
• Good troubleshooting skills, and strong mechanical / electrical aptitude
• Employee will be required to obtain a forklift license as well as First Aid and WHIMS Training
• Employee will be required to work weekends and other flexible hours
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 3+ years previous experience at a brewery as an assistant brewer, brewer, or cellarman is preferred
• Degree or background in biology, chemistry or engineering is a bonus but not required

Salary & Benefits :

Salary based on qualifications.

Health care

Paid Vacation

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

If you are a qualified candidate, we will reply to set up a time and place for interview.

Thanks, and cheers!