Tailwinds Brewing Company – Brewer Position

 
Tailwinds Brewing Company is now accepting resumes for a Professional Brewer. Our brand-new brewpub, located in Union Grove WI, is currently under construction and will be open in late spring. The new semi-automated 5bbl brewhouse will be arriving at the end of April and will be commissioned shortly thereafter. We hope to have our brewer in place prior to the brewhouse commissioning. We’ll be utilizing 4-unitanks and two horizontal lagering tanks. Our beers will be served from 12- 400L jacketed horizontal serving tanks meaning there will be little need for kegging and keg cleaning. The Mueller serving tanks require minimal cleaning with no CIP.   We have no desire at this point to distribute.
We are looking for a self-starting, energetic, well rounded problem solver who is passionate about brewing. This position includes all aspects of recipe development, production, cellaring and packaging. This is a one-person show for a professional who requires minimal direction and monitoring. The successful candidate must be a “people person” who can relate positively with co-workers and our customers.
Homebrewers without professional experience or formal education need not apply
Cleanliness and organizational skills for this candidate is a must.
Responsibilities:
·      Our Brewer will be responsible for recipe development and the brewing of all of our beers from grain to glass and all steps in-between.
·      They will be responsible for transferring the finished product to our serving tanks and, when needed keg any remaining beer.
·      They’ll ensure the highest standards of quality control of our product to maintain excellence and consistency.
·      This person will be responsible for the proper use, maintenance and cleaning of all brewery related equipment from the brewhouse to the tapper system
·      They will coordinate with the management team to develop new recipes and plan seasonal beer rotations and other brewing related projects.
·      Our brewer will be responsible for the brewery production schedule and forecasting the needs of our taproom.
·      They will maintain detailed production and QA logs including required record keeping for state and federal excise reporting.
·      Our Brewer will act as our resident beer expert and be available for staff training and education in order for them to understand and be able to communicate our product to our customers. They will be our “ambassador” for any community engagement.
·      As needed, they will represent our brewery at trade shows, beer fests and other off-premise events.
 
Requirements:
·      We are looking for intelligent, mature applicants with previous experience in high stress demanding roles. Must have a strong work ethic and be a self-starter and multitasker. The applicant must thrive in a fast-paced environment and still maintain the strictest attention to details. We’re looking for someone to be enthusiastic about running a brewery, and all the responsibilities that that it entails.
·      Higher education is strongly suggested.
·      Must have a documented minimum of two years professional brewing experience with demonstrated experience in brewing high quality craft beers.
·      Must have prior experience in brewery cellaring and understands the fundamental principles of making great beer.
·      Must have flexibility to work outside normal business hours. Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
·      Must have the ability to ascend and descend a staircase and or ladder repeatedly throughout the shift and be able to stoop in close quarters.
·      Required to work at heights such as a ladder in order to utilize our serving tank array as well as use our two-tiered brewhouse platform.
·      Must be able to interpret specifications, convert tables and make calculations.
·      Must be able to work on wet floors with wet equipment.
·      Must be a great communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills.
·      Must be able to lift 55 lbs. and move 165 lbs. occasionally.
·      Should be mechanically inclined and adaptable to change.
·      May be required to stand for eight to 10 hours a day.
Compensation:
Compensation will be based on documented experience and ability but will include paid time off, employee discounts and creative flexibility.  

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