About the Company
We are a well-established independent beer business with over 15 years of success owning and running pubs and a wholesale company; we are now embarking on an exciting new venture, launching our own brewery in the heart of Norwich.
With a proven track record of sustainable growth and continual reinvestment in our business, this is a rare opportunity to join a business at the start of its brewing journey, backed by an experienced and successful team with a long term commitment to quality and growth.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Brewer to work closely with management in establishing and growing our brewery operation.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved from day one, helping to develop recipes, shape brewing processes, and influence the future direction of the brewery. We are looking for someone who combines strong technical brewing knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach and a genuine enthusiasm for creating exceptional beer.
As part of a small team, you'll need to be willing to get involved wherever required and play an active role in the wider success of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage all aspects of the brewing process from raw materials through to finished beer
- Develop, trial and refine new beer recipes
- Maintain accurate brewing, production, quality control and traceability records
- Monitor fermentation, conditioning and beer storage to ensure product quality and consistency
- Maintain health and safety, cleaning and production records in line with company procedures
- Manage ingredient handling and brewery hygiene to the highest standards
- Carry out routine quality control checks
- Manage and oversee packaging operations, including kegging and any future packaging developments
- Support stock management of raw materials, ingredients and consumables
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of brewery processes, efficiency and quality standards
- Help maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum of 3 years brewing experience, ideally within an independent brewery or production environment
- Strong practical brewing knowledge with the ability to work independently
- Proven experience of recipe development and beer production
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong organisational skills and accurate record keeping
- Ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks effectively
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
- A willingness to contribute across all areas of the business as part of a small team
- Ability to undertake the physical aspects of brewery work, including manual handling, moving raw materials, working on your feet for extended periods, and safely operating brewery equipment
Desirable
- Brewing qualifications. We value practical experience and are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and qualifications
- Experience brewing a wide range of beer styles, including lager production
- Kegging, packaging and cellar management experience
- Knowledge of brewery quality control processes and microbiological best practice
- Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- The opportunity to help build and shape a brewery from the ground up
- A genuine chance to influence recipes, processes and the future direction of the business
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to join a growing independent beer business with a strong track record of success
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave
- This role has the potential to grow alongside the brewery, offering increasing responsibility as production expands
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
