Brewer

Great American Restaurants Inc•Falls Church, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Great American Restaurants is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Brewer to join our award-winning Sweetwater Tavern brewing team. Our brewing team has won more than 50 medals and is in the top 1% for all-time GABF medals. We’re searching for someone who is experienced in all aspects of production from grain to glass. Our brewers must be able to convey their enthusiasm for quality beer to guests and staff, be passionate about maintaining an outstanding-looking and operating brewery and be knowledgeable in beer and brewing with a strong desire to work hard at producing our award-winning beer! The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible and looking to grow both personally and professionally.

Requirements

Able to lift and move over 100 lbs overhead
Able to lift 150 lbs to waist level
Able to work in temperatures below 40°F for extended periods of time
1 – 3 years of experience in a production brewery or brewpub with many rotating beer styles
3 – 5 years of experience with brewing beer, managing resources, beer production and managing staff
Experience keeping detail records for quality control
Mechanical or engineering experience

Responsibilities

Work closely with brewing team to achieve desired beer quality and production targets
Operate as part of the management team with a focus on driving beer sales through staff education and guest interaction, as well as controlling beer cost through proper product handling and staff education
Organize the brewery and cold storage
Keg washing, packaging and delivering of product
Able to work in cold cellar conditions, often independently
Able to work with the team to achieve quality, sales and cost objectives