Lead Brewer
Derby Brewing is a multi-award-winning brewery boasting both regional and national awards across its core range and regular specials. Having developed a strong award-winning portfolio sold both in our own eight outlets across Derbyshire & Staffordshire and across the country. With beers available across cask, keg and packaged formats.
Requirements of the role we are looking for an enthusiastic lead brewer to get involved in every stage of production.
Reporting directly to the Head Brewer, your day to day responsibilities will include: Wort Production, fermentation management and cellaring to specification - Basic yeast maintenance - Packaging into cask and keg plus preparing beer for transport to bottlers & Warehousing tasks
Record Keeping - Ensuring brewhouse maintained and cleaned to highest standard
Overseeing other brewers on the floor
We are looking for an enthusiastic brewer, who enjoys solving problems and getting involved in all aspects of the brewhouse across our 15 brl brew house.
Candidate requirements
Over two years commercial brewing experience
General Certificate in Brewing would be looked on favourably however for the right candidate we would fund a diploma in brewing
Well-organized, able to oversee brewery, brewing ingredients etc
Hands-on, our brewers are expected to be involved in all aspects from loading up the brewery equipment for brewing to cleaning and kegging/cask filling, canning/bottling etc.
Heavy lifting of ingredients will be involved
Brewery tours as part of a shared weekend brewery rota would be part of the role
Self -motivated, organized, and energetic individual with good communication skills.
Great troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
Positive, proactive attitude
With further plans for development this is an exciting opportunity to join this family run multi award winning ambitious brewery for the right candidate.
Hours of work
Due to the nature of the business the role will include some weekend work and long days when brewing.
Benefits & Package
The salary is between £24,000 and £27,000 depending on experience.
Discounted drinks and food across our venues
Discounted local gym membership
All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Please email your CV and covering letter to pharris@derbybrewing.co.uk