Head Brewer

The Tap Brewery•Bloomington, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tap Brewery is looking for an experienced Head Brewer to take the lead of our brewing operation in Bloomington, Indiana. We're a small, hands-on brewery producing a wide variety of beers for The Tap and other Finney Hospitality Group locations. You'll have the opportunity to develop recipes, brew, maintain quality, lead a small brewery team, manage production and inventory, and help determine what's coming out of our tanks next. You'll also oversee the logistics and relationships that keep our beer moving from the brewery to our restaurants and into the broader Indiana craft beer community. We're looking for someone who combines technical brewing knowledge with creativity, leadership, organization, and a willingness to get their hands dirty. If you want real ownership of a brewery operation without getting lost inside a massive production facility, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Professional brewing experience in a commercial brewery environment.
Proven ability to produce high-quality, consistent craft beer.
Strong understanding of the complete brewing process, equipment, production practices, quality control, and brewery safety.
Experience developing or executing brewing recipes.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to manage inventory, production needs, logistics, and multiple priorities.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of brewery operations.
Ability to work effectively in a small, highly collaborative team.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when brewery operations, festivals, events, or production needs require it.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute brewing recipes that meet our quality standards while creating beers our guests are excited to drink.
Oversee the brewing process from recipe development through production, fermentation, finishing, and quality control.
Maintain consistency, quality, and excellence across our beer portfolio.
Monitor production needs and manage brewing schedules accordingly.
Maintain brewery equipment and facilities to support safe, reliable, and efficient production.
Stay current on brewing techniques, industry trends, ingredients, and innovations and identify opportunities to continuously improve our beer and processes.
Lead, mentor, and support our brewery team while maintaining clear expectations around quality, safety, cleanliness, and execution.
Provide hands-on guidance and technical support throughout brewery operations.
Build a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged and high standards remain consistent.
Work closely with FHG leadership and other departments to support company initiatives, marketing efforts, and sales opportunities.
Manage inventory levels for brewing ingredients, materials, and supplies.
Order ingredients and brewery supplies to support production needs.
Manage brewery-side sales for internal and external accounts.
Create and process invoices and maintain accurate brewery sales records.
Utilize Fintech systems and manage the brewery's internal inventory system.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and operational records.
Coordinate the movement of kegs and brewery products to FHG restaurant locations throughout Indiana.
Work directly with restaurant managers and company leadership to coordinate product and other necessary deliveries between locations.
Maintain organized and efficient logistical operations supporting FHG locations.
Help ensure the right products get where they need to go, when they need to get there.
Troubleshoot brewery equipment and operational issues as they arise.
Diagnose issues and coordinate repairs and maintenance for external brewery operations equipment.
Oversee maintenance needs related to the brewery delivery vehicle, CO₂ and nitrogen supply, and mixed-gas equipment.
Maintain brewery equipment, facilities, and workspaces to support safe and reliable operations.
Ensure brewery operations remain compliant with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a strong relationship with the Indiana Brewers Guild and represent The Tap Brewery within the craft beer community.
Coordinate personnel, equipment, and product for brewery festivals and industry events.
Coordinate beer submissions and product for state, national, and international beer competitions.
Help strengthen The Tap Brewery's presence and reputation within Indiana's craft beer community.