Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $22 - $28 per hour
OVERALL
This is a mid-level position for those interested in continuing a career in the brewing industry and working in a fast-paced, production focused brewery. This hybrid position requires a high attention to detail, and ability to operate multiple cellar & brewhouse practices with limited supervision. This is a full-time, hourly position that has potential to grow into other opportunities within the brewery. The position works out of our Dayton Street production facility and will report to the Director of Brewery Operations.
ESSENTIAL TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assistant Brewer (1-2 days / week) :
All aspects of wort production including (but not limited to) mashing, lautering, run-off, grain-out, boiling, whirlpooling, and knock out
Maintaining sanitary working conditions and equipment at all timesScheduled or unscheduled required maintenance of all brewhouse equipment (mill, chain / disk, boiler, BH pumps, RO system, all related tubing and hoses)CIP of brewhouse and all related equipmentAssist with accurately harvesting yeast and performing pitch calculations.Operating mill and chain / disk; retrieving and organizing malt in a timely fashion.Recording all applicable gravities, pH, temperatures, and other requested parameters.Pitching yeast, enzymes, zinc, and hops.Filling HLT and CLT at required times, balancing water usage with cellar staff and regulating when necessary.Inspecting and verifying cellar operations to related tanks. (E.g. Ensuring FVs have been cleaned and sanitized to protocol before knock out).Consistently communicating status of daily brews with other brewers, intervening when directed.Maintain required spreadsheets.Cellar Tech (3-4 days / week )Perform cleaning, sanitation, and CO2 purging on fermentation vessels and brite tanks.
Complete dry hopping, fruiting, and other dosing on beer throughout various stages of the cellaring.Transfer, fine, and centrifuge product.Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all brewery equipment & parts, including cellar floors, drains, and tank exteriors.Monitor the quality of the product : temperature, gravity, pH, VDK levels, and carbonation on all fermentation vessels and BBTs. Alerts the head brewer and QA / QC manager of any issues or concerns.Follow all SOPs and guidelines for cleaning, maintaining, and storing brewery cooperage.Assist with packaging operations : keg filling, canning, bottling, and packaging equipment cleaning procedures.Assist with accurately harvesting yeast and performing pitch calculations.Communicates regularly, efficiently, and effectively with all supervisors and team members.Take guidance from Lead and Senior Cellar members on job duties for the day and other related duties as assigned.Learn SOPs for higher level cellar operations from senior cellar staff members.Identifies and communicates problems with equipment, malfunctions, or breakdown in process.Assists in maintaining PAR levels on commonly used products by identifying and communicating inventory levels to Cellar Manager.Completes all necessary and assigned paperwork accurately and on time.Arrives to each shift on time with a positive attitude.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
21 years of ageHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) required1-2 years of brewery experience requiredStrong understanding of the brewing processForklift certified or ability to undergo certification trainingTeam player that also works well independentlyExcellent verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail with a focus on qualityStrong problem solving skillsProfessional, courteous, and embodies the hospitality that we stand for as a companyAdaptable with the ability to prioritize tasksAbility and desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a growing companyPassion for beer, enthusiastic about the process, and a desire to learnPHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periodsRepetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingersAble to maneuver on uneven groundAble to read and follow written English instructionsAble to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, and crawl on occasionAble to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion and 25 pounds regularly using appropriate techniques and toolsAble to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and / or assistanceAble to safely navigate crowded spacesAble to work in indoor and outdoor production environments which may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors with reasonable safety accommodationsWork safely with chemicals with reasonable safety accommodationsFollow safety guidelines and adhere to PPE standardsComputer literateAble to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.PERKS / BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - 100% employee premium covered by employer401K with employer matchPaid time offPaid holidays and sick leavePPE stipendBrewery merchandise stipendComplimentary beer with in-house and take home privileges.Employee discounts on food and beverage at our Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas locations.ABOUT ALVARADO STREET BREWERY
Alvarado Street Brewery was founded by father-son duo John and J.C. Hill in March of 2014. What started as a neighborhood brewery restaurant in Downtown Monterey has evolved into four locations dedicated to serving Monterey countys locals and visitors alike. Our production brewery & tasting room opened in the Spreckels Junction area of Salinas in 2016. In early 2018 we opened our R&D pilot brewery and bistro in Carmel-by-the-Sea, known as the Stro. Most recently in November of 2022, we opened Alvarado on Main, an art deco styled restaurant and bar in the center of Oldtown Salinas.
We are committed first and foremost to the community we serve. Beer is a common thread that brings people together of all backgrounds and walks of life, and we welcome everyone through our doors. As an employer, we strive to ensure an equitable working environment thats centered on inclusion and diversity. As a community partner, we engage with local nonprofits and environmentally focused organizations to be a great steward of the beautiful area we call home.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning / transitioned, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $22 - $28
