Head Brewer

About the Company  

OUR VISION IS TO BE KNOWN AS THE MOST ADVENTUROUS AND INNOVATIVE CRAFT BREWERY IN THE WORLD.

The Bruery is one of the nation’s most prominent boutique craft breweries, located in Orange County, CA. The company goes to market under two separate brands: The Bruery and Offshoot Beer Co, each with a high-quality, unique offering. The Bruery specializes in barrel-aged and experimental ales, with a sub-brand, Terreux, focused on innovative wild and sour ales, and Offshoot Brewing Co. is the company’s newest brand that focuses on hop-forward beers.  While each of our brands are known for certain tastes or styles, it’s our brewing prowess and creativity that creates our opportunities.

The company has built a strong following among a passionate base of members and fans, and over half of The Bruery’s overall sales are direct-to-consumer through the company’s society membership programs, Orange County tasting rooms, and our Washington DC store. These direct-to-consumer channels drive high customer engagement and allow The Bruery to generate attractive margins. The cornerstone of the DTC offering is the Societies, or membership program that gives the business a community of likeminded members and of course recurring revenue streams.

To know what sets us apart, you have to understand how we started; just Patrick Rue in his kitchen with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for how interesting beer can be. It was this passion and his insatiable curiosity that led him to open a brewery, build a team of talented like-minded brewers and earn the title of Master Cicerone, with the help of his world class palate. At The Bruery, we live at the intersection of tradition and bold creativity, with taste as our compass.

We are easily inspired, if not easily impressed. We take our inspiration from the culinary world, traditional beer styles, natural ingredients , vineyards and even junk food. An interesting beer can make a moment special, and a special moment can spark the inspiration for an interesting beer. Taste and memory go hand in hand, and we let our taste guide us to create beers that deliver timeless and traditional flavors, while also pushing the boundaries of what you thought beer could be. One could say our brewing style has range, but we’ll leave that up to you. We’re explorers at heart, passionate about the art and science of taste, and could never be satisfied brewing just one style of beer.

We believe this makes life a little more interesting. Our beers start conversations, complement meals, and bring people together. You can trust our beers because of the knowledge and expertise that we’ve built, but it’s our creative approach that will change your idea of what beer can be.

The Bruery goes to market in four distinct channels; On-line DTC, Tasting Rooms, Washington D.C. store, and Wholesale distribution. 

EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES 

Team Leadership

•    Develop a culture of safety, results, teamwork, respect, equality, and learning in concert with our values

•    Lead production team in executing exceptional quality beer through troubleshooting, monitoring for mechanical repairs and maintenance

•    Be the servant leader the production team and the company needs

•    Work hard to build/support your team and maintain high standards

Day-to-Day Operations Management

•    Oversee day-to-day brewery operations including brewing, cellar work, packaging (bottles, cans, and kegs), and yeast management

•    Lead and manage production team to execute flawlessly

•    Develop and manage a preventative maintenance program and perform on-going maintenance as needed

•    Participate in recipe formulation and innovation

•    Be the on-site operations expert on all brewery and production assets 

•    Manage inventory and production tasks 

Quality & Safety Management

•    Instill a culture of performance against KPIs throughout the production process

•    Develop and execute a meticulous safety program 

•    Manage all aspects of brewing and cellar-work to specifications and ensure quality and safety

•    Ensure controls for maximizing wort production, as well as minimizing loss throughout the entire production process

Operations Planning & Measurement

•    Define and execute against all goals, objectives, and KPIs

•    Build and execute CAPEX budget for production related improvements and capacity expansion

•    Ensure all daily production tasks are completed 

•    Assist in production staff scheduling

•    Maintain meticulous records of beer production and CIP/SIP

Brand & Portfolio

•    As an ambassador, represent the Brand(s) and company to the industry, members, customers, and most importantly employees

•    Build competency among employees by regularly communicating the inspiration, technique, and taste profile of our beers

•    Be a thought leader on Innovation and work cooperatively with the appropriate functions to push the boundaries

KEY COMPETENCIES

•    Ideal candidate has brewing experience on multiple systems with high levels of complexity

•    Formal brewing education preferred

•    Experience leading teams with demonstrated ability to inspire talent

•    Experience with automated control systems and accompanying HMIs

•    Experience in canning and bottling line operations, and package quality SOPs

•    Organize, detail oriented with ability to prioritize

•    Must be able to lead and work with a team-oriented, “Safety First” approach.

•    Able to meet physical demands of production brewing which may include lifting up to 55lb and moving 130lb