Brewhouse Supervisor

Welcome to Quidi Vidi Brewery!

Who we are

As Newfoundland & Labrador's largest craft brewery we pride ourselves on over 30 years of brewing.

We strive to demonstrate passion, ambition & dedication to our beer and our people. Our values are important to us.

Working with Quidi Vidi Brewery encourages your best. We are committed to the continuous development of our employees. You will grow as the craft brewing industry grows.

Exceptional beer. Passionate people. In an extraordinary place. If this excites you, then working with Quidi Vidi Brewery is the right choice for you.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual to take on the position of Brewhouse Supervisor.

Reporting to the Head Brewer and Brewhouse Lead, the Brewhouse Supervisor plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the brewhouse and production of world-class beer. The Brewhouse Supervisor helps to oversee daily brewhouse operations and staff in addition to performing typical production brewer responsibilities.

Responsibilities of the Brewhouse Supervisor include, but are not limited to:

• Help to manage the brewhouse staffing schedule
• Supervise the daily work of the Brewhouse team, ensuring ongoing and consistent adherence to standard operating procedures as well as safety and quality protocols
• Identify and resolve production-related issues in a timely manner
• Monitor and assess the quality of the product throughout all stages of production; grain to glass
• Ensure ongoing cleanliness and sanitation of the brewhouse and equipment
• Adapt brewhouse activities to the changing needs of production and packaging
• Represent the brewery and its brand at industry, trade and promotional events, beer tastings and other fun times
• Supervise and participate in CIP/SIP duties
• Oversee early and late shifts as appropriate. Schedule in conjunction with the Brewhouse Lead

Who you are

Brewers are creative and independent people. We want people who are passionate about beer. The kind of people who plan vacations around which breweries are in the area. People who keep up on styles and trends and want to brew the best beer of them all. We would like to hear your story… on what path has your passion for craft beer taken you?

In addition to all the things that make you unique, we are looking for somebody who demonstrates the following every day:

• A passion for craft beer
• A self-directed, mature and professional approach to work
• Both results-oriented and safety-oriented mindsets
• Proven decision-making and leadership capabilities
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• The capability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• The ability to take initiative
• Job commitment, accountability and reliability
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional demeanor
• The talent to lead in a manner that exemplifies trust, integrity, honesty and respect
• A demonstrated commitment to quality
• The willingness and ability to embrace and lead change
• An ability to foster a team-oriented environment/atmosphere within and across departments and groups in working towards company goals and objectives
• The capacity to achieve results through leading, motivating and coaching others
• The ability to work with individual employees and teams to identify and address opportunities for improvement in a collaborative and supportive manner
• The ability to develop productive working relationships with employees at all levels
• An exceptional attention to detail
• A commitment to demonstrate our core values
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Continuous learning

Required Knowledge and Experience

• 5+ years experience in creating / developing quality craft beer
• Post-secondary education in brewing / brewery management preferred
• Post-secondary education in food science, biology and/or chemistry also a benefit
• Experience in supervising and leading teams
• Computer literate (MS Office, e-mail, etc.)
• Experience operating a forklift considered an asset. Post-hire training / certification required

Work Environment, Conditions and Required Physical Capabilities

• Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time
• Job requires manual dexterity, attention to detail and hand-eye co-ordination
• Walking and standing for extended periods including bending, twisting, crouching and kneeling at times
• Regular lifting of up to 25 kg. Occasional team lifting of 25+ kg
• Cold, wet/damp environment at times
• Ambient industrial noise
• Brewing-related odours

Schedule:

• Four 8-hour shifts/week, concentrated on early and late work supervision
• Shifts ranging from early morning to late evening Monday to Friday
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required
• Brewhouse labour scheduling is under review and subject to change

Job Type:

Permanent, 32 hours/week

Salary:

$54,000 - $56,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Store & taproom discount

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.