Head Brewer

Last St Pty Ltd; Beechworth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Autonomy and creative input

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

The Head Brewer at Last St Brewery & Distillery leads all brewing operations, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency across production. Reporting to the Operations Director, this role drives product innovation, develops the brewing team and supports strategic growth.

Beyond production, the Head Brewer acts as an ambassador for Last St, representing the business at industry events, collaborations and customer engagements while maintaining a strong safety‑first culture.

Qualifications

• Commercial brewing experience.
• Strong understanding of brewing science and production systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Formal brewing qualifications.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Experience working within a growing craft brewery.

Responsibilities

• Lead all brewing operations from grain to packaged product.
• Develop, refine and maintain recipes across core and seasonal ranges.
• Manage production scheduling and brewing priorities.
• Ensure consistent product quality across all batches.
• Oversee cellar operations, filtration, carbonation, packaging and warehousing.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Lead, mentor and develop the production team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high‑performing culture.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and performance development.
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture.
• Collaborate on new product development and forecasting production needs.
• Support new product launches from concept through to commercial production.

Skills

Commercial brewing

Brewing science

Production systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Formal brewing qualifications

Job description

Last St Brewery & Distillery is a proudly family-owned business operating from one of Australia’s oldest and most unique brewery sites. Established in 1872, our beautifully restored brewery combines more than 150 years of history with an ambitious vision for the future. Supplied by our own pristine alpine spring water well beneath the brewery, we produce award-winning beers, spirits and liqueurs enjoyed across Australia.

More than a brewery, Last St has become one of regional Australia’s leading tourism destinations, recognised with multiple Gold Medals at the Victorian Tourism Awards. Our goal is simple: to create exceptional products and memorable experiences while continuing to build one of Australia’s great regional breweries.

Position Summary

The Head Brewer is responsible for leading all brewing operations, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, safety and efficiency across production. Reporting to the Operations Director, the Head Brewer is a key member of the leadership team and will drive product innovation, develop the brewing team, improve production systems and contribute to the strategic growth of the brewery.

This role extends beyond production. The Head Brewer will also act as an ambassador for Last St Brewing, representing the business at industry events, festivals, collaborations and customer engagement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Brewing & Production

• Lead all brewing operations from grain to packaged product.
• Develop, refine and maintain recipes across the core and seasonal range.
• Manage production scheduling and brewing priorities.
• Ensure consistent product quality across all batches.
• Oversee cellar operations, filtration, carbonation, packaging and warehousing.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and continually improve quality assurance systems.
• Drive production efficiencies and process improvements.
• Monitor product performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Champion innovation while maintaining consistency across the range.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the production team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and performance development.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Collaborate with the Head of Innovation, sales team, Operations Director and owners on new product development.
• Assist in forecasting production requirements.
• Support new product launches from concept through to commercial production.
• Contribute ideas that improve profitability, efficiency and customer experience.

Brand Ambassador

• Represent Last St Brewing at festivals, trade shows, industry events and collaborations.
• Participate in brewery tours, media opportunities and educational sessions where appropriate.
• Build relationships with customers, wholesalers, suppliers and industry partners.
• Help communicate the story behind our brewery and products

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety and relevant legislation.
• Maintain brewery equipment and coordinate servicing where required.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and stock control.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Commercial brewing experience.
• Strong understanding of brewing science and production systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Formal brewing qualifications.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Experience working within a growing craft brewery.

Personal Attributes

• We’re looking for someone who:
• Takes ownership and leads by example.
• Is passionate about brewing exceptional beer.
• Enjoys mentoring and developing people.
• Thinks strategically while remaining hands‑on.
• Is curious, innovative and continually looking for ways to improve.
• Represents the Last St brand with professionalism and enthusiasm

What We Offer

• Leadership role within one of Australia’s most unique brewery sites.
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing independent brewery.
• Significant autonomy and creative input.
• Collaborative leadership team.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.