Head Brewer — Own the Brew Deck & Regional Distribution

Hemingway's Brewery FNQ; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hemingway’s Brewery FNQ seeks a Head Brewer to take complete ownership of Cairns Wharf production, including core beers and Inner Sanctum releases. You will lead a small brewing team, manage yeast health, water chemistry, and packaging integrity while overseeing inventory and distribution to four venues and regional accounts.

You will oversee QA/QC, collaborate with venues on Brand Your Own Beer, and ensure top quality with safety and organisation at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Proven time as Head Brewer or Senior/Lead Brewer in a commercial facility.
• IBD General Certificate in Brewing; Diploma or higher preferred.
• Deep practical knowledge of yeast health, water chemistry, fermentation control.
• Experience across brewing, cellaring and packaging keg and pack.
• Operational head for inventory, planning and a logistics/distribution function.
• Leadership that holds a small team to a high standard with safety and cleanliness.
• Australian working rights are required.

Responsibilities

• Own production from grain to glass on a 35 HL four-vessel brewhouse.
• Protect and tighten the core range across venues to ensure consistency and freshness.
• Build and run Inner Sanctum seasonal and limited program.
• Lead raw material selection and supplier relationships.
• Run QA/QC including sensory analysis, fermentation tracking and packaging specs.
• Mentor the brewing team with a focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Own inventory, production planning and the logistics/distribution workflow.
• Collaborate with venues on Brand Your Own Beer and VIP brewery tours.

Skills

Head Brewer experience

IBD General Certificate in Brewing

Yeast health & water chemistry

Fermentation control

Sensory analysis

Brewing, cellaring & packaging

Inventory & logistics leadership

Team leadership

Australian working rights

Education

General Certificate in Brewing (GCB)

Diploma or higher

Tools

35 HL four-vessel DME brewhouse

Job description

Hemingway’s Brewery FNQ seeks a Head Brewer to take complete ownership of Cairns Wharf production, including core beers and Inner Sanctum releases. You will lead a small brewing team, manage yeast health, water chemistry, and packaging integrity while overseeing inventory and distribution to four venues and regional accounts.

You will oversee QA/QC, collaborate with venues on Brand Your Own Beer, and ensure top quality with safety and organisation at the forefront.