What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Brewer (Experience Required) position at Spice Trade Brewing Company?
Job Brief – Assistant Brewer
Spice Trade Brewing Company is seeking a passionate and motivated assistant brewer to aid in all brewhouse operations. This is an hourly position based in Greenwood Village, CO reporting directly to the Head Brewer. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a unique and rapidly growing craft brewery as we grow our award-winning brewpub and expand our footprint in the retail market.
The ideal candidate will have professional experience working in the brewing industry and be a good independent worker capable of learning and executing our brewhouse procedures. We are a small, collaborative team and all pitch in wherever necessary and this position is no different. The position will require some travel as needed and will include deliveries of keg and packaged beer to retail accounts throughout the state of Colorado. A clean driving record with a Colorado state driver’s license will be necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assist in all brew house tasks as needed including, production, cellaring, cleaning, packaging and brewery related events/festivals
- Measure and prepare ingredients for use in beer production
- Clean and fill kegs
- Assist in operating Wild Goose canning line
- Perform draft line maintenance
- Pickup ingredients as necessary
- Perform cellar operations, tank transfers, CIP and sanitization
- Transports packaged product (cans / bottles) and kegs between our brewery locations and storage warehouse
- Deliver packaged product (cans / bottles) and kegs to retail accounts throughout Colorado as needed
Requirements
- Previous experience in the craft beer industry, a craft beer certificate/degree program, or extensive homebrewing experience is REQUIRED
- A true passion for high quality, unique craft beer
- Strong knowledge of the brewing process and best practices
- Ability to follow SOPs and operate safely in the brewery
- Ability to safely lift 55lbs and maneuver full kegs
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good task & time management skills with strong problem-solving ability
- Strong mechanical aptitude, able to identify and implement brewhouse repairs
- Some weekend work will be required
- Clean drivers license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Colorado
Benefits:
- $20 per hour compensation
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Shift meal & beer
About Spice Trade:
Spice Trade Brewing Company (Formerly Yak & Yeti Brewpub) is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado and has been brewing award winning beer since 2008. At Spice Trade Brewing Company, we brew unique beer styles inspired by culinary ingredients and traditions from around the world. In 2020 Spice Trade Brewing Company opened a flagship restaurant & brewery in Greenwood Village, CO (DTC) that expanded our brewing capacity and includes a from scratch kitchen serving a rotating selection of globally inspired street food. Our accolades include multiple awards for our beer including a GABF gold and silver medal, 2021 Top Taco Award (Dining Out Magazine) and 2021 Best New Brewpub (Westword Magazine).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Professional Brewing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20