Head Brewer
Dorchester Brewing Company
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Head Brewer
We are hiring a Head Brewer to lead our brewhouse team and take the helm on our 30 BBL production and 5 BBL pilot brewhouses. The position will manage a staff of five over first and second shift, with a maximum of three turns a day (no overnights) as well as all pilot brewhouse operations to supply the taproom.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Managing brewing ops on two systems (30bbl production system and a 5bbl pilot system) for both our in-house Dorchester brand and our 15 brewing partners
- Occasional shift brewing required as well as regular pilot brewing
- Hiring, managing, and training brewhouse staff
- Recipe development and improvement
- Procurement of ingredients and inventory management
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- 4+ years’ relevant experience
- Formal brewing education preferred
- Working familiarity with spreadsheet software to manage recipe development and production planning
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- A passion for continuous innovation
- Good attitude, kindness, and a desire to work in fun environment
COMPENSATION
- Salary is commensurate with experience
- 50%+ contribution by Dorchester Brewing to health insurance
- 15 days of PTO per year plus sick time
- 9 paid holidays
- 401K with 4% match
- Annual education credit
- Annual boot credit
Dorchester Brewing is committed to creating economic development opportunities to residents of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan and will work hard to hire a diverse and representative staff from these communities. We highly encourage Dorchester / Boston residents to apply.
Dorchester Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We believe that having a staff, partners, events and volunteers with diverse personal and professional backgrounds and lived experience enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all members of our community can thrive and feel safe.