Head Brewer & Production Leader

Devil's Canyon Brewing Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. in San Carlos, CA, is seeking a Production Manager/Head Brewer to oversee all brewery production on-site. You will manage brewing schedules, supervise cellar and packaging operations, and ensure consistency and quality across beer styles.

You will develop recipes, monitor fermentation, perform QC checks, and lead production staff while coordinating raw materials and inventory. This role partners with leadership on planning, sustainability, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in brewing operations including recipe development and fermentation management.
• Background in production planning, workflow optimization, and scheduling in brewery/beverage manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and team management, with experience training, supervising, and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of quality control, sensory evaluation, and beer stability and consistency.
• Proficient in equipment maintenance; familiar with safety, sanitation, and compliance.
• Ability to manage inventory, coordinate with suppliers, and maintain production reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Prior head brewer/production manager experience strongly preferred.
• Formal brewing education or certification is a plus.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of brewery work (lifting, standing, temperature variations).

Responsibilities

• Oversee brewery production including schedules and packaging operations.
• Develop and refine beer recipes; monitor fermentation and conditioning.
• Perform quality control checks and maintain equipment.
• Manage production staff and inventory of raw materials.
• Coordinate with leadership on production planning aligned with sales and events.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Brewing operations

Recipe development

Fermentation management

Production planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Team management

Quality control

Sanitation compliance

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Head brewer experience

Education

Brewing education/certification

Job description

Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. in San Carlos, CA, is seeking a Production Manager/Head Brewer to oversee all brewery production on-site. You will manage brewing schedules, supervise cellar and packaging operations, and ensure consistency and quality across beer styles.

You will develop recipes, monitor fermentation, perform QC checks, and lead production staff while coordinating raw materials and inventory. This role partners with leadership on planning, sustainability, and safety compliance.