Atlanta Brewer/Cellar Operator

New Realm Brewing; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental benefits

PTO accrual

9 paid holidays

Job summary

New Realm Brewing in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking an experienced Brewer/Cellar Operator. This role involves overseeing beverage production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a brewery, a relevant degree or certification, and a strong understanding of brewing chemistry. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package in a vibrant work environment, focusing on excellence and innovation in craft beer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial experience in brewing or beverage production.
• Strong understanding of brewing equipment and processes.
• Experience with cGMP, HACCP, and food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute core brew day operations maintaining quality.
• Manage fermentation monitoring and carbonation.
• Document quality metrics and process improvements.

Skills

Brewing chemistry

Microbiology

Documentation skills

Automated brewhouse knowledge

Forklift operation

Education

Degree or certification from a respected brewing institute

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems (Ekos, Orchestrated, SAP)

Job description

Are you an experienced Brewer/Cellar Operator with a passion for craft beer and craft spirits with a drive for operational excellence and professional growth? New Realm Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for you! We're seeking a hands‑on doer to help mold our beverage operations, ensuring top‑notch quality and efficiency in every batch we brew.

Who is New Realm Brewing Company?

New Realm Brewing Company is an award‑winning craft brewery founded in 2017. We're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of beer, offering a diverse range of high‑quality, innovative brews from hop‑forward IPAs, classic clean lager beers, and the exploration of beyond‑beer creations. Our Atlanta, Georgia location is a vibrant hub, combining a state‑of‑the‑art production brewery with a lively restaurant and expressive outdoor spaces. We're committed to crafting exceptional beers and creating memorable experiences for our community.

• 2025 World Beer Cup Silver Medal – Blackberry Smoke American Lager (Contemporary American‑Style Lager)
• 2025 World Beer Cup Bronze Medal – Limaveza Mexican Style Lager with Lime (Fruit Beer)
• 2025 World Beer Cup Bronze Medal – Foeder Aged Saison (Specialty Saison)
• 2023 Great American Beer Festival Bronze Medal – Blackberry Smoke American Lager (Contemporary American Lager)
• 2023 World Beer Cup Bronze Medal – Oaxaca Choca Mexican Chocolate Stout (Chili Beer)
• 2023 World Beer Cup Bronze Medal – Blackberry Smoke American Lager (Contemporary American‑Style Lager)
• 2022 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal – Southern Tee (Experimental Beer)
• 2022 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal – Blackberry Smoke American Lager (Contemporary American Lager)

What does this role involve?

Reporting to the Head Brewer, the Brewer/Cellar Operator is the heartbeat of the production floor, proficient and engaged in all aspects of beverage production ensuring optimal fermentation, conditioning, and quality control throughout the production process. You’ll work side‑by‑side with an on‑site Head Brewer, Head Innovation Brewer, and Warehouse Operator, as well as Virginia Beach‑based supply chain/procurement, maintenance, and quality teams. You will be in a front‑line floor position, diving headfirst into all brewing and cellaring operations of the brewery and open to expanding your knowledge base to all four corners of the production floor. You will participate in a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement.

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What You’ll Do

• Execute core‑brand brew day operations ensuring recipe adherence and quality standards.
• Execute comprehensive CIP operations for all cellar equipment and fermentation vessels.
• Manage all cellar operations including fermentation monitoring, crash cooling, fining, transfers, and carbonation.
• Maintain detailed daily process documentation of all beverage operations.
• Support yeast management and propagation activities.
• Participate in release‑to‑package approval processes including daily sensory evaluation panels.
• Conduct comprehensive QA/QC checks including daily gravities, pH, DO monitoring, ABV testing.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and quality protocols.
• Document all quality metrics and deviations for continuous improvement.
• Assist with packaging operations (can/keg) and associated quality checks.
• Contribute to warehouse inventory management and stock rotation.
• Identify and document process improvements and non‑conformances with leadership and quality teams.
• Participate in daily cross‑department scrums keeping all appropriate parties abreast with relevant information and updates.

Who We’re Looking For

• 3 or more years of commercial experience in a brewery or beverage production setting.
• Degree or certification from a respected brewing institute (Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers, Siebel, UC‑Davis, Heriot‑Watt) ideal.
• Qualifications in professional organizations such as the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA), American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) are highly regarded.
• Technical experience in a commercial brewing/beverage environment with a mechanical aptitude showcasing strong knowledge of automated brewhouse, CIP/SIP, yeast handling, filtration and blending.
• Strong understanding of brewing chemistry, microbiology, and quality systems.
• Excellent documentation and organizational abilities.
• Experience with cGMP and understanding of HACCP and Food Safety Programs ideal.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems (Ekos, Orchestrated, SAP, etc.).
• Forklift certified; able to lift 55 lbs, work in temperature extremes, and stand for extended periods.
• A calm, flexible, and solution‑focused mindset.

What We Offer

• A Brewer/Cellar role at the heart of one of Georgia's growing independent craft breweries with room to advance your skills.
• Competitive Compensation benchmarked against nationwide industry standards and trends.
• Full benefit package including but not limited to health, vision, and dental benefits, 6 sick days, PTO accrual, 9 paid holidays.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your input is highly valued.
• A chance to grow alongside an ambitious company with a strong long‑term vision.

Do you want to be part of our team?

If you’re an experienced Brewer/Cellar Operator who values quality, creative expression, and exceptional craft beer, and you're excited to help build the future of New Realm Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Deadline

Review on an ongoing basis.

Compensation

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Job Starts

Immediate need.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

New Realm Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, New Realm Brewing Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.