Brewer (WSB Grafton)

Water Street Brewery Grafton; Ulao (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Street Brewery Grafton in Wisconsin seeks a brewing professional to lead quality control across the production cycle, conduct taste tests, and ensure consistent beer quality from mash to packaging.

Responsibilities include detailed production records, managing cellar operations, enforcing safety and sanitation standards, maintaining equipment and planning maintenance, and guiding staff through problem solving and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum brewing experience in quality control.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience maintaining sanitation and safety in a brewery environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control across the brewing process and perform taste-testing.
• Keep detailed production records to improve quality and processes.
• Oversee cellaring of beer and proper storage procedures.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards across the brewery.
• Manage equipment maintenance and schedule preventive upkeep, mentor staff.

Skills

Quality control

Brewing expertise

Leadership

Safety standards

Job description

Quality control: The craft brewer must assess the quality of the brew throughout the brewing process. They will be responsible for both scientific and taste-testing of the brew.Production record keeping: Detailed records must be kept, with the goal of improving beer quality and production processes.Managing cellaring of beer: They must ensure that different beers are correctly stored.Maintain safety and hygiene standards throughout the brewery: The brewer must ensure that work is performed in a safe manner and strict hygiene standards are maintained.Equipment maintenance and purchasing: They must maintain equipment within the brewery and make decisions about equipment purchases. They must also create a maintenance schedule which works well with production requirements.High level written and verbal communication skillsLeadership skills, managerial skills and the ability to motivate staffA passion for beer making and developing new beersHigh level brewing skillsPhysically fit and able to lift weights of up to 30 kilogramsPersonable and able to communicate well with customersProblem solving skillsSome mechanical knowledge and familiarity with brewing componentsInnovative, creative and motivated to create some new and delicious beersQuality assurance skills and drive for continual improvementPhysical & Mental Requirements:Must have the ability to walk and stand routinely throughout the shift. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with ease and push up to 350 lbs. with the appropriate equipment. Must have the ability to deal effectively with the stress of responding quickly and be engaged in multiple tasks.Environmental Conditions:Performs duties with exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to working in high-volume atmospheres and occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of customers and seasonal exposure to high humidity due to temperature control of the facility locations. Exposure to varying types of ware chemicals, cleaning agents and various types of food service areas that contain possible hazards such as slippery surfaces.