At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the brewing process and ensure top-quality Belgian-style beers.
- Company: Join a multi-award winning, family-owned gypsy brewing company.
- Benefits: Performance bonuses and opportunities to enhance your brewing skills.
- Other info: Travel across WA and work at festivals and events.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team crafting award-winning beers in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in brewing, advanced qualifications, and a love for Belgian beer.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Artisan Brewing make beer across WA and focus on crafting award-winning Belgian-style beers.
They’re looking for a head brewer to join them and lead all things beer making.
Job Description: Head Brewer
Artisan Brewing is a small family-owned gypsy brewing company that operates throughout WA.
We are a multi-award winning Champion Small Brewer focused on producing high-quality Belgian-style beers.
We brew a range of fine ales and lagers with quality-first approach to flavour and style. Growth over our 12 years of operations has led us to refilling this key position.
The position is based mainly in the Swan Valley, Perth, WA.
But travel will be required when other breweries come online throughout WA.
This role includes all aspects of beer production over the several breweries that we operate from.
The role involves
- Brewing, packaging, and cellar operations
- Superior attention to quality and sanitation
- Actively work on the Continuous Improvement of the brewing process
- Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and enhancements
- Festival, events, evenings, and weekend work may be required
The best dynamic and capable candidates will have
- A positive work attitude toward variable working environments
- A self-starter and ability to work with a team or on your own
- Advanced IBD qualifications, or equivalent brewing studies/education
- Experience on multiple types of brewing systems, configurations, etc.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a production brewery
- Knowledge of Belgian Beer, Barrel-aging, and flavour profiles
- Ability to develop, enhance, and further improve on recipe design
- Experience with Yeast handling, management, and reuse
- Knowledge of beer dispense systems, cleaning, and troubleshooting
- Valid Forklift license, RSA, and Australian driver’s license.
- Possess a deep understanding of all aspects of brewing science and packaging
- High level troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Solid knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment operation and hand and power tool skills
- Willingness to learn and communicate
- Right to work in Australia and excellent command of English
What We Offer
- Bonus based on meeting the KPI’s
- An opportunity for you to enhance your skills
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Head Brewer in Perth employer: WA Beer
Artisan Brewing is an exceptional employer that prides itself on its family-owned culture and commitment to quality, making it a fantastic place for passionate brewers to thrive. Located in the picturesque Swan Valley, Perth, WA, employees enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for skill enhancement and involvement in exciting events and festivals. With a focus on continuous improvement and a dedication to crafting award-winning Belgian-style beers, Artisan Brewing offers a unique chance to be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and excellence in brewing.
