Ucluelet Brewing Co. is a small (15Hl) award-winning community brewery with a tight knit team committed to quality and inclusivity. Our focus is on the taproom (a renovated church) with limited distribution of cans and kegs. As Head Brewer, you will report to the brewery Owner and act as the lead on all beer production related duties. From grain to glass, milling to packaging, the ideal candidate will be involved in the entire process and be committed to maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This is a full time position (with a flexible schedule where appropriate) and you will have an assistant brewer. Browse our website or check out our Instagram @uclueletbrewingco for a look at what's going on.
The right candidate for Head Brewer will oversee all brewery tasks listed below:
• Schedule creation and management
• Sales reporting and registering of new products with BCLDB (SKUs, DSWR, PPMS etc)
• Ingredient ordering, hop contract management
• Logistics coordination
• Staff management, training and mentoring
• Work closely with Front of House and Kitchen teams
• Operation, cleaning, sanitization, organization & general maintenance of: o Packaging equipment (canning and kegging lines), brewhouse and cellar, Tanks, hoses, other equipment, draft system and lines
• Brewing- Milling, mashing, boiling, heat exchange & transfers, fermentation management, pilot batches
• Cellaring- Fermentation monitoring, yeast management, dry hopping, transfers, CIP’s, carbonation, quality control • Kegging, canning, labelling, keg washing, line cleaning & maintenance
• Draft system maintenance and cleaning
• Record keeping (brew logs, recipes)
• Pallet unloading & delivery help
• Spent grain disposal assistance/coordination
• Event work (Beer festivals, local markets)
• Setup, operation, take down of jockey box and event tent
• Follow company standard operating procedures and employee conduct policies
• Safe use of hand trucks, pallet jacks and all brewery equipment Requirements:
• Excellent attitude & passion for craft beer are a must!
• Minimum of 1 year head brewing experience
• Formal brewing-specific education is preferred
• Willing to relocate to the West Coast of Vancouver Island (if not already a local) and we can provide staff accommodation until mid-May.
• Positive, punctual and upbeat attitude
• Ability to stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Ability to work through repetitive tasks
• Physically fit and able to carry 25 kg (50lbs) on a regular basis, as well as being able to work in tight physical spaces
• Ability to work in environments of varying temperatures (cold fridge, hot brewery)
• Ability to focus, manage time, and multi-task in a busy environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter who’s able to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Aptitude for mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working with chemicals/ WHIMIS certification required
• Serving it Right, OFA 1 certifications
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Send resume & cover letter to: dennis@uclueletbrewing.ca