Sauce Brewing's home is part of Sydney's vibrant inner west beer scene and the team also operate a brewpub in Cairns.
If you're an experienced brewer who'd like to join them in Marrickville, they're searching for a new head brewer.
Job Description: Head Brewer
Sauce Brewing Co is one of Australia’s most exciting craft breweries. https://sauce.beer/
Our main brewery is in the heart of Australia’s craft-beer capital – Marrickville in Sydney’s inner-west.
We are a small team of passionate people, producing some of the best beers (we think) this side of Pluto. We have a solid core range and a regular special batch program. Sauce is now well established and enjoys a strong brand presence nationwide.
As part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture, the successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and driven.
As the key person responsible for beer and brewing operations, you’ll head up the brewing team, while liaising with the managers and teams responsible for other elements of the business. You’ll be ultimately responsible for our core range, plus new and innovative limited releases, with a focus on quality and process control.
This role reports directly to the CEO.
What’s involved:
- Running the production side of the brewery
- Managing the brewing and packaging operations
- Managing brewing and packaging teams
- Recipe Development
- Quality control
- Ingredients and materials management (purchasing and stock control)
- Working closely with other people in the business
- Brewery finished stock management and logistics
- Forecasting and planning ahead
- Equipment maintenance
- Representing the business at events
Minimum Skills Required
- A passion for beer and a complete understanding of the brewing & packaging processes
- Several years’ experience in a technical brewing position, with management experience
- Practical with a hands-on “can do” attitude
- Experience with production planning, monitoring and forecasting inventory levels
- Fanatical about cleaning, sanitation and quality control
- Able to perform basic maintenance on equipment
- Creative and able to develop new and innovative recipes.
- Highly organised, diligent and responsible, able to multi-task, prioritise and self-manage
- The ability to talk about beer and to share knowledgeable with staff and customers
- Good customer service & communication skills
- Strong understanding of OH&S in a brewery environment
- Manual driver’s license, RSA, forklift license
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
Preferable Skills
- Formal brewing qualification
- Experience with brewery management, process and QC systems
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to employ@sauce.beer.
Close of application date is March 30, 2021.
