Head Brewer – Artisan Brewing

WA Beer; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on KPI's

Job summary

Artisan Brewing is seeking a Head Brewer to lead all beer making across WA. Based mainly in Swan Valley, Perth, with travel to other WA breweries.

You will oversee brewing, packaging, and cellar operations, maintain quality and sanitation, and drive continuous improvement in the brewing process. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production brewing, knowledge of Belgian beer, yeast management, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a production brewery.
• Knowledge of Belgian Beer, Barrel-aging, and flavour profiles.
• Ability to develop, enhance, and further improve on recipe design.
• Experience with Yeast handling, management, and reuse.
• Knowledge of beer dispense systems, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Valid Forklift license, RSA, and Australian driver’s license.
• Possess a deep understanding of all aspects of brewing science and packaging.
• High level troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment operation and hand and power tool skills.
• Willingness to learn and communicate.
• Right to work in Australia and excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Brewing, packaging, and cellar operations.
• Superior attention to quality and sanitation.
• Actively work on the Continuous Improvement of the brewing process.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and enhancements.
• Festival, events, evenings, and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Brewing expertise

Quality control

Sanitation

Recipe development

Yeast management

Brewing systems

Forklift license

Driver's license

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Brewing qualifications

Job description

Artisan Brewing make beer across WA and focus on crafting award-winning Belgian-style beers.

They’re looking for a head brewer to join them and lead all things beer making.

Job Description: Head Brewer

Artisan Brewing is a small family-owned gypsy brewing company that operates throughout WA. We are a multi-award winning Champion Small Brewer focused on producing high-quality Belgian-style beers.

We brew a range of fine ales and lagers with quality-first approach to flavour and style. Growth over our 12 years of operations has led us to refilling this key position.

The position is based mainly in the Swan Valley, Perth, WA. But travel will be required when other breweries come online throughout WA. This role includes all aspects of beer production over the several breweries that we operate from.

The role involves:

• Brewing, packaging, and cellar operations
• Superior attention to quality and sanitation
• Actively work on the Continuous Improvement of the brewing process
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and enhancements
• Festival, events, evenings, and weekend work may be required

The best dynamic and capable candidates will have:

• A positive work attitude toward variable working environments
• A self-starter and ability to work with a team or on your own
• Advanced IBD qualifications, or equivalent brewing studies/education
• Experience on multiple types of brewing systems, configurations, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a production brewery
• Knowledge of Belgian Beer, Barrel-aging, and flavour profiles
• Ability to develop, enhance, and further improve on recipe design
• Experience with Yeast handling, management, and reuse
• Knowledge of beer dispense systems, cleaning, and troubleshooting
• Valid Forklift license, RSA, and Australian driver’s license.
• Possess a deep understanding of all aspects of brewing science and packaging
• High level troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Solid knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment operation and hand and power tool skills
• Willingness to learn and communicate
• Right to work in Australia and excellent command of English

What We Offer:

• Bonus based on meeting the KPI’s
• An opportunity for you to enhance your skills