Head Brewer - Guelph, Canada - Wellington Brewery

Description

• Guelph, ON**Wellington Brewery is Canada's oldest independently owned microbrewery. Based in Guelph, Ontario, we craft our awardwinning beers with a focus on quality, sustainability, and creativity. Founded in 1985 in Guelph, we are creatively transforming Ontario's brewing culture to stand for people and the planet. As an independent and locally owned brewery, we take pride in being an engaged member of the community, taking part in countless events and supporting charitable causes that make a difference in our community. We believe that beer is best when it's fresh and made in our community.

We have a fun and inclusive work environment that encourages staff to learn about craft beer through staff samplings and beer events.

The Head Brewer is responsible for all aspects of the brewing process and the day-to-day operations of the brewing team with a focus on managing other brewers, maintaining brewing equipment and obsessing over the quality of beer leaving our facility.

The Head Brewer is a key position who must be a self-starter with great energy, a true passion for craft beer and spirits and enjoy working as part of a team and collaborating with others.

• Ensure that the production process is running correctly, efficiently and brewing and processing conditions are ideal to exceed Wellington's quality standards
• Lead with innovation and creativity when developing new beers including recipe research, development and formulation of brewing and cellaring procedures
• Maintaining detailed records of the beer production process including raw materials, recipe, scientific analysis and final taste testing of all brands produced in our facilities
• Responsible for reviewing the production site's master schedule and executing resulting schedules for brewing operations while ensuring optimal cost and time efficiencies to meet weekly targets
• Executing community outreach pilot brews including communication on recipes, timelines, release notes, and packaging schedule
• Reviewing and updating the brewhouse system with all recipes and special requirements for all brands brewed by Wellington
• Organize team meetings, address brewing team concerns, upcoming strategies and new procedures to ensure ongoing best brewing practices
• Ensuring brewers are always adhering to specific recipes, procedures and assisting with corrective measures to maintain industry best quality and integrity of beer
• Stepping in and aide in all departments at the production facility when required, including but not limited to brewing, yeast management, cellaring, and packaging
• Creatively develop small batch brews, beer profiles, resourcing materials and educating other team members on the process, presenting beer launches and internal educating efforts through beer education sessions

• Oversee cleaning, sanitation and maintenance of Brewhouse ensuring ongoing optimal brewing conditions to minimize beer production delays
• Complete daily inspections of the facility area and implement continuous improvement strategies for day to day tasks
• Continually develop and implement a year round maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule while maintaining budget and documentation of maintenance tasks
• Assist with leading maintenance alterations under the direction of the Plant Manager

• Creation and maintenance of safe operating procedures for the brewing team, determining training needs and validate completion of training
• Understanding all safety standards, chemical handling and ppe requirements and ensuring staff compliance
• Champion a clean and tidy facility including general cleaning responsibilities and areas for continuous improvement
• Ensuring staff are working in a safe environment, using proper body mechanics and addressing concerns in conjunction with the JHSC

• Schedule flexibility
• Monday
• Friday and able to work afternoons/evenings/weekends as required
• Leadership experience within a production environment is a must
• A passion for the craft beer industry, great beer, spirits, and a motivation to develop industry leading products
• Robust understanding of the science of brewing
• Strong understanding of equipment and experience in preventative maintenance of brewing equipment
• Exceptional focus, organizational skills, meticulous attention to details with beer quality, sanitation and safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills must be a dynamic team player

• Post

• Able to lift 50 lbs repetitively
• Able to work at heights
• Able to work in hot and cold conditions
• Forklift/Walkie Certification (an asset)
• Emergency First Aid