Lead Brewer

Job Description:

Lead Brewer

Reports to:

Head Brewer

POSITION SUMMARY

This Lead Brewer position is responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of beer production. They will work closely with the head brewer in developing production schedules, recipes, and leading the team in upkeep of the brewery, cellar, and brewery equipment.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, vendors and the executive team.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

GENERAL DUTIES

Lead Brewer

• Brewing
• Recipe Development
• Seasonal Beer Planning
• Keep up to date on developments in technology in the industry
• Beer Transfer
• Fining and Racking
• Filtering
• Serving vessel Managment
• Kegging
• Packaging
• Clean/Sanitize Kegs
• BPRC distribution administration
• Blue barn beer program
• Cooler space management
• Distribution
• Inventory Management
• Distribution Keg Management
• Staff Management
• Training
• Supervision
• Retraining
• Management of Roles
• Staff Scheduling
• Financial
• Equipment Purchasing (to catch up and grow)
• Inter-Store Transfers (Compeat)
• Invoicing Freehouse (BeerRun)
• Keg Tracking
• Marketing
• Beer Festivals
• Patio Party
• Happy Hour (Meet the brewers)
• Beer Dinner
• Training for all FOH staff and managers
• Maintenance/Property Management
• Plumbing (trench drains, glycol insulation, boiler)
• Electrical (auger, brewhouse controls)
• Structural (doors, locks, ergonomics, CO2 safety, chemical safety)
• Common areas (elevator, hallway, loading dock, sub-basement)
• Delivery truck (includes driver training)

Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, customers, vendors and visitors; respect of others’ property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates. Support the Mission of the Blue Plate Restaurant Company by being sufficiently engaged in the business and by treating every coworker, contact and customer with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

Formal brewing education and/or equivalent commercial brewing experience

A passion for craft beer, quality, and innovation.

Computer literacy and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience leading a team towards beer production completion.

Knowledge of manufacturing regulations.

PREFERRED:

Entrepreneurial spirit!

Performance Based Assessment

BPRC is committed to ongoing development, both professionally and personally. To that end we will develop goals and execute action plans that stay true to our vision and help us to improve on our past success. As the Training and Development Manager, your performance will be reviewed on your ability to grow sales and profits.

As well, you will be evaluated on your capacity to meet and exceed your goals and objectives against the approved annual plan provided to you by the CFO.

While fairly thorough, this job description may not be complete. As a Training and Development Manager at BPRC you understand that if you have any questions or concerns as they relate to your