Lead Brewer

The Lead Brewer for our new microbrewery will be responsible for the day to day operational running of the site. Working independently, though in close partnership with Toast’s Head Brewer, you will lead on everything including developing recipes, brewing core and limited edition beers and managing safety, cleanliness & compliance.

It is a great platform to command a production brewery, in a creative and supportive environment, to help you achieve your long-term goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Wort production, with our brand new SSV dual vessel brew house
• Fermentation checks and cellaring
• Yeast management
• Kegging and beer preparation for kegging
• Quality control of daily activities, aligned with the overall quality system for Toast
• Health & Safety Management
• Materials handling
• Managing the brewing programme
• Maintaining good order in the brewery; tidiness, stock rotation, cleanliness, repair schedule
• Supporting the head brewer to maintain a brewing culture of creativity, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Planning the brew schedule and operating the brewery efficiency
• Deliveries to on-site customers and logistics planning to external customers
• Engaging with customers, for example to give brewery tours and support events
• Consider and monitor the cost of purchases to deliver value for money
• This role will require some weekend and shift work

We need someone who has:

• Good knowledge of brewing practices and beer styles,  with 2+ years of commercial brewing experience.
• Good understanding of quality assurance and quality control.
• Problem solving skills to be able to troubleshoot beer & brewing issues.
• Creativity, particularly for one off beer production
• Awareness of Health & Safety (especially in lone working situations).
• General business management skills, including financial awareness, operational planning and organisation, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills, particularly with Excel, Word & brewery software
• The ability to work alone and in a team environment
• Physical fitness to be able to safely lift malt sacks, kegs and other brewery items.

It would be an added bonus, but not essential, if you have:

• A brewing qualification

• Start Date: October 2023 (this may change depending on the commissioning schedule)
• Contract terms: Full-time employee
• Location: Unity Place, Milton Keynes MK9 1AA
• Compensation: £25,000
• Benefits: 3% pension contribution, equity stock options, discounted beer, 25 days holiday plus flexible use of bank holidays and 2 paid days leave for volunteering.

How to apply

Submit your CV & a cover note, introducing yourself & explaining why you think you’re a great fit for the role, via Smart Recruiters.

All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people with a diverse background.

You must be eligible to work in the UK