Head Brewer - Brewery in planning Blue Fox Concepts

Head Brewer – Brewery in planning by Blue Fox Concepts

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Blue Fox is excited to announce its latest project: a brewpub in the former Wild Minds space in South Minneapolis. This brewery will be revived to brew high‑quality, delicious craft beverages to be served onsite as well as in Blue Fox’s sister spaces including Berlin, Animales, and more to come.

The Head Brewer will be instrumental to making our brewing operation tick. This person is responsible for the production of the beer and other beverages, the larger facility in which it’s produced, and the strategic planning required to keep everything flowing smoothly. The Head Brewer will also collaborate with the Beverage Director, continuously look for ways to improve processes and procedures, and contribute greatly to the creative spirit of the beverage program by developing recipes and driving innovation.

This person will set the day‑to‑day direction for all brewery operations, including the management and training of support staff, and will report to the Beverage Director of Blue Fox.

• Strategically plan production and set the day‑to‑day and long‑term plan for the brewery; lead production support staff and fully direct brewing operations.
• Mentor and educate employees and guests about beer and brewing.
• Supervise and train new production staff in the use of equipment and standard production operating procedures.
• Manage all aspects of production operations and plan the brew schedule by managing all inputs and maintaining proper inventory for the company’s needs.
• Order and manage inventory of production supplies and raw materials while finding ways to reduce waste and find efficiencies.
• Manage shipping and receiving as needed.
• Complete the brewing process from milling, to wort production, to fermentation and clarification.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, clean the outside of vessels, clean floors and maintain the appearance of the brewhouse and cellar.
• Manage the cellar, including yeast pitching, daily fermentation tracking, dry hopping, centrifuge operation.
• Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules for all brewery equipment.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures for all safety procedures and brewing processes.
• Uphold and advance quality standards.
• Develop new brands and adapt existing brands to support company‑wide wants and needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well‑kept brewhouse and cellar.
• Manage keg/cooler inventory and organization.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• 4 years commercial brewing experience with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position in brewing.
• Experience with recipe and new product development.
• Self‑starter with the ability to excel and lead operations with minimal daily supervision.
• CAPEX experience and new equipment commissioning experience.
• Exceptional communication skills; frequent and professional communication is necessary with stakeholders.
• High energy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with brewery management software.
• Safety conscious.
• Continuous improvement mindset, solution oriented.
• Formal education in brewing is a plus but not a requirement; experience is heavily weighted.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus; strong trouble‑shooting experience and aptitude.
• Experience with beer quality control measures, implementation, and adherence.
• Able to meet physical demands (see below).

• Stand; walk; climb, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move more than 55 pounds, drag heavy hoses across the floor, and perform other physically demanding duties.
• Work in spaces with potentially large swings in temperature or sustained cold or hot conditions.
• Specific abilities in this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Variety of shifts including day and afternoon with the occasional overnight and/or weekend shifts.

• Competitive salary and benefits based on experience and skillset. Open to relocation assistance for the right candidate.

• Full time.
• Occasional night and weekend work depending on business needs.

• Mid‑Senior level.

• Full‑time.

• Management and Manufacturing.

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