Debellation Brewing is seeking a highly motivated professional HEAD BREWER to join us this winter! We will be a 3.5BBL brewhouse with (2) 7BBL and (2) 3.5BBL Unitanks. The Head Brewer/Cellar Operator will be responsible for all areas of brewing and cellar day-to-day activities necessary to make high-quality beer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Cellar Operations
Start-up and shut-down of facility processes
CIP, CUP and sanitizing of fermenters and unitanks, lines and yeast brinks, Performing gravity reads and dry hopping of fermenters; accurate documentation, Yeast cell counts and pitching, Racking kegs, Daily operation of filtration equipment and procedures, Cleaning and sanitizing filtration equipment and lines
Preparing cellar systems for daily start-up on
Brewhouse Operations.
Responsible for all aspects of wort production and related processes, Start-up and shut-down of facility processes, Milling and hop/antifoam/spice additions, Obtaining samples,
Maintaining turbidity, CO2 and O2 levels within product specifications, Performing dilution and flavor checks, Maintaining brewhouse vessels in tour-worthy condition
Other Duties
Informing owner of any issues and resolutions; communicating issues and concerns as they arise to staff and management, Taking direction from owner, Accurate daily record keeping and sampling of process and product,
Monitoring quality parameters and working to resolve issues promptly, Communicating critical information, Attending and constructively participating in meetings,
Contributing to a positive work environment through open and constructive dialog,
Contributing and being receptive to continual innovation and improvement, Maintaining a safe and orderly work environment within department as well as entire facility, Keeping workspace organized and neat throughout shift
Following all company policies as detailed in the employee handbook (attendance, safety, IT protocols, etc.), Maintaining personal appearance and conduct reflective of professionalism and pride in DBCO, Assisting other areas or performing other tasks as needed
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 2 years experience in brewing/manufacturing, Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities, Flexibility to work varied shifts - this is a must! Proper use of PPE, Mechanical aptitude, Attention to detail,
Forklift certification a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at shoulder height
Prolonged standing, Ability to work over, under and around potentially dangerous/moving machinery in small spaces, Ability to withstand various temperatures and weather conditions.
Send resume and salary requirements to: debellationbrewing@gmail.com
DBCO is in build phase and is looking to hire prior to opening in order to get brewhouse up running and tested. Approximate official opening is December 2020 to January 2021. Will likely hire early to help set up and test brewing equipment in November 2020.