Head Brewer

A family-owned brewery in the South East UK, with a strong focus on quality and sustainability, is seeking a Head Brewer. This brewery stands out by using the highest quality ingredients which are then used in their award-winning beers. The Head Brewer will play a crucial role in managing all brewing, packaging and warehouse operations as well as leading and developing the brewing team.Key responsibilities:Maintaining the highest product standards and regularly reviewing and improving quality control systems.Ensuring a stable, well-motivated and well-trained brewing team with effective succession and contingency planning.Planning and leading a programme of brewery investment and expansionMeet with customers and trade associations. Delegating day to day running of brewing to the experienced brewteam, whilst also being able to cover all aspects of production as required.Working with the Directors to develop a consistent programme of new product developmentWorking with the Directors, and commercial team to improve the profile of the brewery.Work with third-party contract packaging facilities, to ensure a consistent quality product is produced. Contributing to the future success of the business as a key member of the senior management team, attending regular management meetings and providing both strategic and tactical input into business plans.Ownership and maintenance all E,H&S requirements for the brewery and ensure compliance with all legislation.Selection of all brewing materials and be responsible for negotiating contracts.Ownership of the brewery’s SALSA plus beer accreditation.