Head Brewer

*Job description* *Head Brewer (Knoxville, TN)* Yee-Haw Brewing Company is hiring a *Head Brewer* to join our growing company.
As a key leader within our brewing team, the Head Brewer *reports to the Director of Operations,* directly oversees the planning and execution of all brewery activities at our *Knoxville, TN location*, and manages two Assistant Brewers.
The Head Brewer assumes a critical role in crafting and brewing high-quality products that support our taproom.
Knoxville is Yee-Haw’s 4th brewing location and produces a range of beers including many of Yee-Haw’s one-off beers and Knoxville favorites.
The Head Brewer must have commercial brewing experience, be passionate about making great beer and excited to lead and develop a high-performing team.
This position is responsible for executing deliverables as they relate to products, people, and profits.
The ideal candidate will be an *integral part of our broader team of craft brewers* (at our taproom locations) and benefit from, and contribute to, internal collaboration and innovation.
The Knoxville location plays a critical role in the Tennessee Stud Cider brand by developing cider and other wine products sold in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Founded in 2015, Yee-Haw Brewing Company began brewing craft beer in a historic railroad depot built in the late 1800’s in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Yee-Haw Brewing Company quickly grew from a startup to *one of the Southeast’s fastest growing craft breweries*.
Known for our variety of good beers, our reputation for high quality ales and lagers is built on our commitment to using only the finest ingredients.
Our taprooms provide a welcoming gathering place in our communities.
We take pride in providing great beer, a great atmosphere, good times, good jobs, and good partnerships at each location.
Our employees, with collaboration, teamwork and pride are the foundation of our success and what makes Yee-Haw Brewing a great place to work.
_*Key Responsibilities*_ *Production* * Planning and execution of production process *from grain to packaging* * *All areas of brewing*, cellaring, tank cleaning, filtering, and yeast management.
* Milling, mashing, lautering, wort boiling and transferring to fermenter.
* Transferring beer to serving vessels including but not limited to brite tanks, kegs and bottles.
* Monitor progress of beer through production cycle via brewey information system and adjust the process as needed to ensure beer is produced consistently, defect-free and is true to the style and quality standards.
* Troubleshoot production, equipment, and quality issues.
* Develop and implement best practices and standard procedures to ensure quality and consistency.
* Maintain safety and health standards as well as OSHA compliant safety program.
* Use brewery management software (EKOS) and keep detailed and accurate production records.
* Production of beer products that align with permits for location.
* Maintain and mange brewery warehouse and inventory.
*Brewey Planning* * Write and execute brewey *production schedule* to meet demand.
* *Purchase* ingredients and supplies for the brewery.
* Oversee *inventory and quality* management of raw materials and finished goods.
* Oversee *order fulfillment*, distributor pickups, brewey-to-brewey transfers.
* Maintain brewery’s facility and equipment.
Proactively manage maintance schedule.
*People & Business Management* * Work closely with Director of Operations to *manage and control Brewery P&L *and budget.
* *Lead brewey team* including hiring, training, and scheduling.
* Effectively delegate to team to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively.
* Expand training program to develop employees across all areas of brewey operations.
* Support Controller on information and reports needed for TTB and state tax reporting.
* Stay current with beer trends, styles, and production methods.
Propose new recipes.
* *Educate and excite employees, customers, and consumers* about our beer and the brewing process.
*Our Ideal Candidate:* * *Loves craft beer,* the craft beer community and wants to *be part of building a great brand and company*.
* Experience creating and developing beer and beyond beer recipes.
* Experience with brewing/fermenting ciders a plus.
* Proven leader and team player with the ability to communicate on multiple levels.
* Detail-oriented, student of the industry and willing to explore beyond beer.
* *Relentless focus on quality *and consistency with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Has experience with a mash filter/press *Qualifications* * Bachelor’s degree in brewing science or technology is preferred.
* 5+ years _commercial _brewing experience * Demonstrated experience across all aspects of the brewing process including chemistry and biology, yeast management and propagation, packaging (canning & kegging), and quality control.
* Love, appreciation, and knowledge of beer with the ability to craft recipes across a wide range of beers.
* Strong knowledge of workplace safety procedures and understanding of brewery hazards.
* Excellent ability to lead, supervise and motivate brewery staff.
*Physical Demands: *_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions_.
* Ability to lift 60 pounds and move 170 pounds safely.
* Ability to work in wet environment with humidity, steam, and heat.
* Ability to bend, twist, kneel, and climb steps often.
* Ability to stand, stoop, bend and work overhead over the course of several hours.
* Endurance to work long shifts when needed including various shifts as needed.
* Willingness to work with hazardous chemicals necessary for brewery sanitation.
_Job Descriptions are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job; they are not intended to reflect all duties.
_ _Yee-Haw Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
_ Job Type: Full-time Salary: starting at $50,000 per year + annual bonus potential Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance * Company-paid short term disability insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate: * Knoxville, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Why are you a great candidate for this position? Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Commercial Brewing: 5 years (Preferred) * Team management: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Brewing: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Knoxville, TN 37917 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Knoxville, TN 37917: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person