Head Brewer - Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse

Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse, established in 2014 in Terrace B.C., has greatly grown since its humble beginnings. Located in the Northwest of the province, Sherwood is surrounded by a multitude of outdoor experiences that we aim to transcribe into our beer.  We are not just a brewery - we are a community hub. We operate under the values of communication, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.

 Role and Responsibilities:

·       Responsibilities will include all aspects of the brewing and packaging processes, quality assurance, reporting of production, coach & motivating members of the brewing team, and health & safety protocols.

·       Schedule production, recipe formulation, pilot beer planning, and forecasting brewing needs for both in-house and licensee sales.

·       Inventory management for brewhouse supplies and ingredients.

·       Oversee line cleaning both onsite and offsite with possible line cleaning duties.

·       Maintain equipment SOP’s, brewhouse cleanliness, and organization.

·       Maintain Sherwood’s brewing KPI’s while also working towards higher standards.

·       Oversee and maintain Brewhouse supply inventory and inventory for packaged goods.

·       Represent Sherwood at conferences and offsite events.

·       Work alongside the Management team to create and further develop a positive and thriving business.

Skills:

·       2+ years of on the job brewing experience, managerial experience as well as formal brewing education.

·       Knowledge or interest in yeast wellness and propagation, bacteria, and molds.

·       Knowledge and experience with Wild Goose canning machine and Meheen bottling machine is an asset.

·       Existing knowledge of sensory analysis.

·       Understanding of dispensing systems and beer line maintenance.

·       Natural interest in new product development for low-alcohol and alcohol-free beer as well as seltzers, kombucha and soft drinks.

·       Must be able to lift 25kg bags repeatedly, have exemplary cleaning skills, attentive to the repetitive and small details of brewing.

·       Class 5 BC Driver’s license is a requirement with a clean driving record.

·       Ability to work with a variety of personality types and people.

·       Forklift certification and Serving it Right are benefits.

·       Experience with Ollie Ops is a benefit.

Compensation:

·       Salary ranges between $24.00 to $28 CAD/hourly depending on experience

·       Full time, weekends, and overtime as required

·       11 paid stat holidays including a bonus paid day on Boxing Day.

·       Staff beer account and discount on merchandise

·       Company Benefits package (medical-dental, RRSP matching program) after 6 months

·       Health Care spending account after one year of employment

Tell us your story. Send us your resume and cover letter via e-mail to Nada Last at nada@sherwoodmountain.beer