Head Brewer

Overview

Take the lead on brewing and beer quality, overseeing production onsite and with our partner breweries. Be the main contact for partners – helping troubleshoot, improve relationships, and raise the bar on quality. Work closely with marketing and the wider team to develop new, exciting beers that fit our vision.

• Manage all brewing activities with hands on brewing and packing
• Lead and be responsible for the H&S in the brewery, implementing continuous improvement
• Ownership of the SALSA accreditation, ensuring compliance
• Work with the brewing schedule to brew beer efficiently
• Develop the lead brewer and brewer to maximise their potential and set them up for growth, through knowledge sharing, professional development and formal training
• Lead customer interactions in the brewery, including engaging, interactive tours for select customers
• Be the technical lead on all things beer for the company
• Work with suppliers, maintaining contracts and quality
• Work closely with contract brewers, ensuring best in class process and continual improvement in quality, presentation, taste and aroma
• Develop quality management systems, ensuring contract brewed beers is of the highest quality
• Lead the NPD process for the company
• Label sign off for allergens and compliance
• Organise lab reports, interpreting and communicating findings
• Sign off beers for release

• Ideally CIBD Diploma in Brewing or higher or Degree in Brewing or equivalent 5+ years in a brewing environment
• Excellent communication and strong leadership skills
• Mechanical and engineering skills

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management, Product Management, and Project Management

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom