Brewer

Funky Buddha Management LLC•Oakland Park, FL

About The Position

A Shift Brewer is responsible for all aspects of the brewing process, including brewing, fermentation, cellaring, and finishing. The role calls for a hardworking, responsible, self-motivated person with a passion for craft beer and beverage innovation and an interest in continued learning and growth in the industry. The candidate should be sociable and comfortable occasionally representing the brewery in public. Natural leadership, integrity, loyalty, and a good sense of humor are valued. Brewing tasks involve physical, mechanical, innovative, and problem-solving work. The Brewer operates the brewhouse and produces batches from start to finish, follows recipes and processes, manages yeast, performs cellaring and cleaning procedures, records production data, follows SOPs, maintains sanitary conditions, performs preventative maintenance, and monitors raw-material inventory. The position also supports staff development and production of THC-infused and co-packed beverages under applicable quality, safety, and compliance standards. The role may also assist the Brewery Manager with production and scheduling, participate in research and development and new product development, support quality assurance through sensory evaluation and data collection, and help with projects across brewing and co-packing operations. Work may take place in wet, noisy, and variable-temperature conditions and involves use of assigned personal protective equipment. Employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. Funky Buddha Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in a commercial production brewery, beverage facility, or high-volume brewpub.
Advanced understanding of brewing operations, including cellaring, yeast handling, CIP, and sanitization.
Strong passion for brewing and beverage innovation across beer, THC-infused, and co-packed beverages.
Strong organizational habits and a self-motivated work ethic.
Flexibility in work hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and brewery management systems.
Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and in wet, noisy, and variable-temperature environments.
Ability to work independently on multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Understanding of process controls, including pressure, temperature, and flow, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Willingness to cross-train and assist in other departments related to beverage production and quality.
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, using the stated or another combination of skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree in natural sciences, such as microbiology, biochemistry, food science, or engineering.
Understanding of QA methods and laboratory operations.
Prior experience with packaging, bottling, racking, or alternative beverage production, including THC, non-alcoholic, or co-packing.
Mechanical aptitude.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Operate the brewhouse and produce batches from start to finish.
Follow recipes and brewing processes to achieve consistent production targets.
Manage yeast handling, pitching, and health.
Perform cellaring duties, including fermentation management and transfers.
Execute clean-in-place (CIP) procedures on brewing, fermentation, and packaging equipment.
Log brewing-related data from brew day through fermentation, finishing, and packaging.
Follow standard operating procedures for brewing, fermentation, and packaging.
Maintain clean and sanitary practices in the brewhouse and cellar.
Perform preventative maintenance on brewhouse and cellar equipment.
Monitor raw-material inventory.
Participate in staff training and ongoing development opportunities.
Support production of THC-infused beverages and co-packed products while following applicable quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Assist the Brewery Manager with production duties and scheduling.
Participate in research and development and new product development, including innovative beverage formats.
Support Quality Assurance through sensory evaluation and data collection.
Assist with special projects and initiatives across brewing and co-packing operations.
Occasionally represent the brewery in public.
Use required personal protective equipment and report defective, damaged, lost, or ill-fitting equipment to the Manager.