Shift Brewer: Craft Beer & Beverage Innovation

Funkybuddha; North Andrew Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park, FL is seeking a full-time Brewer to join our growing team. The Shift Brewer will oversee brewing, fermentation, cellaring, and finishing with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

We value leadership, integrity, and a hands-on approach to craft beer innovation, including THC-infused beverage formats. This role may require some weekend work and public representation of the brewery.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in natural sciences preferred.
• Minimum of three years in a commercial production brewery, beverage facility, or high-volume brewpub.
• Experience with packaging, bottling, racking, or co-packing preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and forklift certification preferred.
• Willingness to cross-train across brewing and related operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate brewhouse and produce batches from start to finish
• Follow recipes and brewing processes to achieve consistent targets throughout production
• Manage yeast handling, pitching, and health
• Perform cellaring duties including fermentation management and transfers
• Execute CIP procedures on brewing, fermentation, and packaging equipment
• Log all brewing-related data from brew day through fermentation, finishing, and packaging
• Follow SOPs for each phase of brewing, fermentation, and packaging
• Maintain clean and sanitary practices in brewhouse and cellar
• Perform preventative maintenance on brewhouse and cellar equipment
• Monitor raw material inventory
• Participate in staff training and ongoing development opportunities
• Support production of THC-infused beverages and co-packed products while adhering to quality and safety standards

Skills

Brewing

Cellaring

Yeast handling

CIP

Safety

Education

Four-year degree in natural sciences

Tools

Brewery management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park, FL is seeking a full-time Brewer to join our growing team. The Shift Brewer will oversee brewing, fermentation, cellaring, and finishing with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

We value leadership, integrity, and a hands-on approach to craft beer innovation, including THC-infused beverage formats. This role may require some weekend work and public representation of the brewery.