Lead Brewer

 

Recruiter:

Optential Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PRL000065/LH

Date posted:

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa


SUMMARY:
Location: Cape Town – Western Cape  
Reporting to: Head Brewer
Function: Brewing
This company is looking for an exciting, dynamic, and ambitious individual to join the team at a leading Cape Town based brewery.
 
Overall Responsibility: The Lead Brewers is fully responsible for execution of the production according to the production schedule; Must co-ordinate and manage all lab activities; Preparing beers for packaging and ensure specifications are met; Quality management and record keeping of all brewing related aspects; Manage raw material and chemical inventory and ordering along with procurement ; Maintain very strict hygiene within the brewery ; Staff control and management and delegate to various staff members ; Co-ordinate equipment maintenance along with the maintenance team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Responsibilities:
 
Focus Area 1: Lead Brewer
  • Fully responsible for production according to the brew schedule
  • Must review all brewing operations, manage the brewing team and look to optimise processes
  • Oversee and manage the lab team, experienced in Yeast management and interpretation of chemical analysis
  • Manage and reduce losses
  • Preparing beers for packaging and sensory sign off
  • Look at ways to improve and innovate withing the brewing space
  • Planning and purchasing chemicals and raw materials management
  • Must control the sanitary aspects of brewery, grain room and grain storage
  • Highly organised to manage the full brewing staff compliment
  • Respect all equipment and maintain it in good running order along with maintenance
 
Focus Area 2: Quality Management
  • Highly focussed on quality management and record keeping of all brewing related aspects
  • Coordinate the tasting panel for strict adherence to the sensory aspects of the brands
 
Focus Area 3: Leadership, People Management and Development
  • Support and entrench the company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance.
  • Inspire and motivate the broader SHP team (not just your direct reports) to deliver on goals and maximize individual and the overall company performance
  • Provide overside and direction to your team
  • Recruit, development and performance management of your direct reports
 
 
 
Requirements of the Role:
  • Tertiary education in Engineering, Microbiology or Chemistry
  • An advanced understanding of all aspects of brewing including cellaring, yeast handling, CIP, and sanitization
  • IBD or an equivalent diploma in Brewing science
  • Minimum 5 years brewing experience
  • Valid driver’s license/own transport
 
Required Skills:
  • Strong organizational habits, a self-motivated work ethic, and good critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • Must have the schedule availability to work long and/or odd hours as needed to complete tasks and maintain the brewing operations.
  • Flexibility in terms of hours and a willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and overtime
  • Computer literate with an understanding of Microsoft Office/spreadsheet programs
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to multi-task

 

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