Brewer

Beachwood Brewing; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beachwood Brewing in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a motivated brewer to join the team. The role supports brewhouse, cellar, quality-control, and packaging operations under brewery leadership, executing recipes, procedures, and safety standards to deliver high-quality beer.

A hands-on, detail-oriented team player with a willingness to learn is ideal. The position requires weekend availability and may involve forklift operations and light lifting in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal brewing education or college degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of brewing processes and beer styles, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with raw material handling, grain milling, wort production, fermentation, yeast management, transfers, filtration, finishing, and packaging.
• Monitor beer throughout production and promptly communicate quality or process concerns to the Director of Brewing Operations.
• Perform QA/QC activities, including gravity checks, taste evaluations, carbonation assessments, and accurate documentation.
• Assist with Wild Goose canning-line setup, operation, cleaning, sanitation, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Clean and sanitize brewing, cellar, and packaging equipment and maintain an organized work environment.
• Follow established recipes, production schedules, SOPs, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate brewing, cellar, quality-control, and packaging records.
• Collaborate with the brewing team, attend staff meetings as required, and participate in brewery festivals and promotional events as needed.
• Perform additional production duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Brewing education or college degree preferred

Job description

Beachwood Brewing is looking for a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented brewer to join our brewing team. If you’re passionate about craft beer, committed to quality, and eager to develop your brewing skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Summary

Brewers support daily brewhouse, cellar, quality-control, and packaging operations. Working under the direction of brewery leadership, this position executes assigned production tasks according to established recipes, procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on team player who takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality beer and is eager to continue learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with raw material handling, grain milling, wort production, fermentation, yeast management, transfers, filtration, finishing, and packaging.
• Monitor beer throughout production and promptly communicate quality or process concerns to the Director of Brewing Operations.
• Perform assigned QA/QC activities, including gravity checks, taste evaluations, carbonation assessments, and accurate documentation.
• Assist with Wild Goose canning-line setup, operation, cleaning, sanitation, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Clean and sanitize brewing, cellar, and packaging equipment and maintain an organized work environment.
• Follow established recipes, production schedules, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate brewing, cellar, quality-control, and packaging records.
• Collaborate with the brewing team, attend staff meetings as required, and participate in brewery festivals and promotional events as needed.
• Perform additional production duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; formal brewing education or a college degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of brewing processes and beer styles, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Basic math and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and perform basic quality-control checks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, subject to required training and authorization.
• Availability for first and second shifts, including weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 55 pounds from ground to shoulder height.
• Lift up to 110 pounds from ground to waist height and move up to 150 pounds along the floor, using appropriate safe-handling methods and assistance or equipment where required.
• Climb stairs, ramps, and ladders.
• Work in small or confined spaces and in loud production environments.
• Safely handle cleaning and sanitation chemicals while following required safety procedures and using appropriate protective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.

Compensation

$22–$26 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.