Lead Brewer & Production Leader - Quality, NPD & Scale

Signature Brew; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Food & Free Coffee

Beer!

Parties

Festival Passes

Hardship Fund

Employee Share Scheme

Mental Health Counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme

Further Education & Training

Job summary

Signature Brew in London is seeking an experienced Head Brewer to lead production and packaging teams as the brewery grows. You will drive recipe development, maintain quality, and manage supplier relations to support expansion and collaborations with artists.

The role demands a proven track record in brewing leadership, advanced qualifications, and a proactive, organized approach to work.

Qualifications

• Head Brewer with proven leadership of a brewery and team.
• Advanced brewing qualification required.
• Aptitude for problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience growing a brewery’s production and quality standards.
• Ambition to grow with Signature Brew and the brewing community.
• Organised, self-motivated with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production and packaging operations.
• Line manage production and packaging leaders and staff rosters.
• Drive scalable growth and efficiency on site.
• Coordinate contract brewing and packaging needs.
• Develop recipes and refine existing ones.
• Lead new product development from idea to market with pilot kit.
• Manage preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure quality control, QA, and on-site lab activities.
• Maintain HACCP standards and Health & Safety logs.
• Support SALSA accreditation and annual audits.
• Manage supplier relationships and third-party collaborations.
• Represent Signature Brew within the industry.

Skills

Head Brewer experience

Problem solving

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Brewing Qualification

Job description

Signature Brew in London is seeking an experienced Head Brewer to lead production and packaging teams as the brewery grows. You will drive recipe development, maintain quality, and manage supplier relations to support expansion and collaborations with artists.

The role demands a proven track record in brewing leadership, advanced qualifications, and a proactive, organized approach to work.