We’re Recruiting – Lead Brewer
Wilde Child Brewing was established in a Leeds Garage in 2016 with the aim of producing beers that provoke you into thinking about what you’re drinking and take you on a journey based around extreme flavour. Fast forward just over 7 years and we’re now dealing with 3 Supermarkets and some of the best pubs, bars & wholesalers throughout the Country.
We have a portfolio of over 200 beers that we produce on a rotational basis over the course of the year and we do all our own packaging (cask, keg and can) in-house.
We’re looking to further increase the size of the team in early 2024 and bring a Lead Brewer on-board who can sub-manage the Brewhouse team. Reporting to the owner/head brewer, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the production and packaging of Wilde Child Beers. Besides running day-to-day production, you will mentor junior staff, be instrumental in new recipe design and contribute to product and business strategy.
You will lead and be hands-on with all aspects of production, including wort production on our 10 barrel manual brew-kit, CIP, fermentation management, quality control and packaging. You will ensure that the brewery is kept clean and well-organised, that equipment is kept in good working order – communicating effectively back to the owner/head brewer to ensure the efficient running of the Brewhouse.
Lead Brewer Job Specification
- Production of wort.
- Desire to create recipes and be part of the creative process.
- CIP of tanks and casks.
- General cleaning.
- Record keeping.
- Packaging beer into keg, cask, and can.
- Warehouse duties.
- Supporting other team members.
- Dealing with relatively heavy loads – physical fitness is a MUST.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 months experience in a commercial brewing role.
- Passionate about beer.
- Confident working in a brewery environment.
- Full clean drivers’ licence (preferred but not essential).
- Punctual and reliable with a good work ethic.
- Flexible.
- Great communication skills, and great ability to complete tasks delegated by the Head Brewer.
- Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team within a small business.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
- 2 days extra holiday after 2 years of service.
- Pension.
- Working in a growing business, with plenty of room to implement your ideas and progress within the team.
- Training opportunities to develop your skills.
- Free beer shared amongst the team each month including free drinks at our open days.
- Generous staff discount on canned beers.
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum (dependant on experience).
Working Hours: Working hours between 8.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday (39.5 hours per week)
If you’re interested in applying for this position then please send a Cover Letter and CV for the attention of Keir McAllister-Wilde to info@wildechildbrewing.co.uk
