Afternoon Brewer

Full-Time. Permanent

Wellington Brewery- Guelph, ON

Wellington Brewery is Canada's oldest independently owned microbrewery. Based in Guelph, Ontario, we craft our award-winning beers with a focus on quality, sustainability, and creativity and transforming Ontario's brewing culture to stand for people and the planet. As an independent and locally owned brewery, we take pride in being an engaged member of the community, taking part in countless events and supporting charitable causes that make a difference in our community. We believe that beer is best when it's fresh and made in our community.

We have a fun and inclusive work environment that encourages staff to learn about craft beer through staff samplings and beer events. We also offer some pretty great job perks including after work pints, regularly hosted company gatherings, beer allotment (taxable) and fun collaborations.

We're seeking an Afternoon Brewer to join our team. They will be responsible for monitoring and carrying out brewhouse and production operations. The Afternoon Brewer is a key position on the brewing team who must be a self-starter with great energy and a true passion for craft beer. Our Brewing team works together under minimal supervision to execute daily brewing operations, they must lead with innovation and creativity, be obsessed over the quality of beer leaving our facility, and actively participate in brand promotion efforts and enjoy working as part of a team and collaborating with others.

Key Responsibilities

Brewing Operations:

• Operates computerized Brewhouse diligently while manually operating the 5H pilot system
• Operates the Brewhouse including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, hop additions, whirlpool and wort cooling
• Prepares, organizes and tracks all materials used during the brewing process. Monitors the processes and makes adjustments as required to meet Wellington Brewery's high-quality standards.
• Coordinates yeast management alongside the Production and Quality team
• Maintains a sanitary and micro-biologically stable work environment through Clean in Place (CIP) procedures and solid general housekeeping practices
• Work closely with the Brewing team to achieve desired quality and production targets

Additional Duties:

• Assisting with product and recipe development for seasonal and one-off beers
• Maintain all required paperwork and records including but not limited to brew sheets and recipe sheets
• Prepares, organizes and tracks all materials used during the brewing process
• Assisting in all areas of production including cellaring, packaging and quality control
• Assist in customer beer education sessions including brewery tours, high profile events and educating other team members
• Proactively be the ambassador of Wellington Brewery through relationship building and networking initiatives

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Ideal candidate will have 2 years of Brewing experience
• Successful graduate of Brewery Operations Management (an asset)
• Strong understanding of equipment and the science of brewing
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and manoeuvre up to 75lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stand, walk, twist, lift and bend for long periods of time
• Able to work at heights
• Available and able to work rotating shifts

We appreciate all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before Tuesday, May 21, 2024. All emails shall have the subject line as follows: Afternoon Brewer.

Wellington Brewery is an equal opportunity employer. We promise to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected rights. We will attempt to provide accessibility accommodation during the recruitment process, please just let us know and we will make sure your needs are met.