Head Brewer

The strongest candidates will have the following qualifications: • Worked as a Head Brewer in a commercial brewery for at least 2+ years. • Have a degree in brewing science, preferred but not required. • Certified Cicerone, preferred but not required • Previous experience in a leadership/management role. • A robust understanding of world beer styles. • High level mechanical knowledge and skills using a manual brew system. • General biochemistry knowledge as it relates to bacterial and fungal infection in beer. The Head Brewer will be responsible for the following but not limited to: • Perform all brewing operations on our 7 bbl brewhouse • Ingredient Procurement • Brewing • Cleaning • Kegging/Transferring • Manage and Maintain draft system Everything else beer • Staff in-services and training in both group and individual sessions. • Collaborate with Marketing Manager for outreach, private events, festivals, and other marketing opportunities for brand growth and development. • Participate as a member of the Brewpub’s Key Leadership Team, ensuring successful execution of the Briar Common Experience. This will include working non-brewing shifts; interacting with guests, assisting in providing supervision of hourly team members, acting as Manager on Duty, etc. • Attend regularly scheduled Leadership Meetings to discuss both performance and financial goals for the Brewpub. • Working a flexible schedule that best fits the Brewpub’s needs. If your perception of the Head Brewer role is to brew beer by day, and then sit at the house-bar and get drunk by night, this is NOT the opportunity for you. All interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter addressing the above qualifications and a current resume