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Head Brewer/Distiller
Head Brewer/Distiller
Reports To
Ska Street Board of Directors
About Us
It takes characters to brew beer with
character, and we at Ska Brewing Co. have been doing that since 1995, and then
crafting spirits with character at Peach Street Distillers since 2005. Our award-winning craft brewing roots are
firmly planted in Durango and Palisade, Colorado, where we work hard and play
harder. Our community-minded
organization does all it can to give back to the towns we love and call home.
And now- We are going to work hard and
play harder in Boulder, CO at our new Brewstillery, Ska Street.
About the Job
In this Leadership/Production position,
you will have direct, hands-on responsibility for producing high-quality Ska
Brewing beer and Peach Street distilled spirits in a vibrant, exciting, and
rewarding environment. You will have the opportunity to be independently self-directed
in many of your assignments. Your dynamic and outgoing personality is essential
to the success of this position- In addition to developing and producing award-winning beers and spirits, you will have the opportunity to show off your
hospitality, teaching, and collaborative talents. Interacting with customers and
industry personnel; teaching brewing and distilling techniques; working independently
and with the larger Ska Brewing and Peach Street teams - You will be the face
of Ska Street Brewstillery.
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Responsibilities
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All aspects of
brewing and distilling operations
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Sustain a high
level of cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment and work areas at all
times
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Knowledgeable in
safe brewing practices
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Milling, mashing,
lautering, and wort boiling
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Distillation and
barrel aging
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Safe and
efficient transfer of wort to fermentation vessels
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Routine
troubleshooting and maintenance
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Monitor and
record processes
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Collection,
process, and evaluation of sterile samples
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Ideation,
formulation, and recipe development
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Maintain a safe
and compliant work environment
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Oversee materials
budgeting, ordering, and inventory management
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Knowledgeable
compliance of Safety and QA/QC
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Following all
operational procedures set forth by Ska Brewing Company, Peach Street
Distillers, Ska Street, and its subsidiaries
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Any and all extra
duties as assigned
Expectations
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A focus on Safety is your number one Priority. A
focus on Quality as your most important Goal.
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Ability to work both within a team and as an
individual to execute Mission, Vision, and Goals
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Support
of Front of House operations
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Solid
communication skills both written and orally
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Proficiency
in software necessary to the success of this position – particularly EKOS,
Stillhouse, QuickBooks, and Lavu
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Contribute to overall team effort
by accomplishing results as necessary in an evolving business environment
Experience, Qualifications, and skills
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Must be at least
21 years of age
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A minimum of 2
years of professional experience brewing on a commercial system (Experience or
working knowledge of small scale distillation is a big plus!)
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Formal brewery and/or
distillery training and/or certification with strong mechanical ability is
required
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Possess competent
laboratory techniques and analysis
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Knowledgeable
about operations and maintenance of draft systems
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Organized,
detail-oriented, and attentive to quality standards
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Self-directed and
work effectively independently and with teams
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Flexible,
accommodating, confident, team-oriented and self-reliant
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Must be willing and
able to work morning, midday, evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts – You
are expected to brew and/or distill during weekend peak restaurant hours for
maximum exposure and elevated customer experience.
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Must be able to
endure long hours on feet
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Must work well in
wet conditions and hot or cold environments
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Must work safely
in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing setting
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Must be in good
physical condition and able to maneuver in confined spaces
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Able to lift 55
lbs. and move at least 165 lbs., and work in extreme hot and cold environments
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Excellent time
management, prioritization, and task scheduling skills
Benefits
Ska Street Brewstillery offers a competitive compensation and
benefits package, rewarding work environment and growth for committed team members.
· Prior to
your start date, we require successful completion, as determined in our sole
discretion, of a pre-employment criminal background check.