Onsite Production Brewer - Coffee Craft & Quality

Blue Bottle Coffee; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Bottle Coffee is seeking a Production Brewer to execute our brewing process from beans to final product at our Gilman production facility in Berkeley. This full-time, onsite role collaborates with the Brewery team to maintain quality and oversee packaging, with emphasis on safety and sanitation.

You will perform CIP, record batch notes, and assist in canning, while engaging in tastings to sharpen palate and uphold our standards of excellence in coffee.

Qualifications

• One year of food and beverage manufacturing experience.
• Experience in fast-paced production environments.
• Basic math and writing skills.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Google software suites.
• Strong judgment, integrity and bias to action.
• Deep love for great coffee and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist brewing process from mashing to packaging and support canning runs.
• Perform Clean in Place procedures on tanks and equipment.
• Maintain detailed batch history and coffee metrics in Google Sheets or similar tools.
• Keep equipment in top condition and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Operate heavy machinery including power jacks and forklifts.
• Participate in QC tastings and cuppings to refine palate.
• Work packaging shifts and support production team as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor Production Team Members.
• Follow Food Safety, Quality and GMP rules.

Skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

English proficiency

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blue Bottle Coffee is seeking a Production Brewer to execute our brewing process from beans to final product at our Gilman production facility in Berkeley. This full-time, onsite role collaborates with the Brewery team to maintain quality and oversee packaging, with emphasis on safety and sanitation.

You will perform CIP, record batch notes, and assist in canning, while engaging in tastings to sharpen palate and uphold our standards of excellence in coffee.