The Good Society Brewery & Public House
We are The Good Society, the 2020 GABF Small Brewpub of the Year, located in the North Admiral District of West Seattle, and are looking for a full-time, experienced head brewer with a passion for producing a wide variety of styles.
Problem solving, continual improvement, being acquainted with a range of brewing techniques, and having a strong desire to learn will be qualities of a strong candidate. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have strong alignment with the mission of The Good Society.
Our culture is governed by the simple concept that together is better and our mission is to inspire human connection through our love of craft beer. Become a valued part of a caring team committed to making the world a better place through craft beer and community.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Wort production on a 7 bbl indirect fired 2 vessel brewhouse
- Cellar management
- Packaging finished product into kegs, cans via a Wild Goose Gosling, and occasionally bottles via a manual 4 head counter pressure filler.
- Plan and coordinate with ownership the ordering of necessary raw materials, chemicals, and other consumable goods
- Execute existing recipes, thoughtfully and creatively craft new recipes, and manage the production schedule with input from ownership
- QA/QC from grain to glass
- Maintain accurate, detailed production records in all relevant tools including Beer30 and Beersmith (or preferred recipe development software)
- Work safely and follow, develop, or enhance operating procedures
- Participation in professional organizations, conferences, and training opportunities
- Occasional travel for collabs and events
Working Conditions Require:
- Ability to work effectively in a variety of conditions and with continuous, moderate noise levels
- Routine pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, reaching, bending, etc
- Work in excess of 8 hours per day on brew days
- Be able to lift 55 lb bags and move 165 lb half bbl kegs
- Able to safely handle potentially dangerous chemicals
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Aptitude to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment
- Proof of full COVD-19 vaccination
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years professional brewing experience
- Highly proficient communicator and the ability to positively engage with others
- A desire to learn and grow as a professional in our industry
- Possess a deep understanding of beer production in a professional brewing environment including proper material handling, yeast management, and fermentation knowledge
- Lab experience a plus
- Mechanically inclined a plus
- Possess the ability to quickly assess situations and solve problems in a timely and effective manner
- Highly organized with attention to detail and adherence to process
Compensation/Benefits:
- Full time position
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Major holidays off
- PTO
- Beer allotments and merchandise discounts
Together Is Better:
At The Good Society, we work hard to build a culture supports the concept of “together is better.” Our commitment to being an Equal Opportunity Employer is a foundational way we support this concept. Any decision we make with regards to employment is done so without bias or prejudice against any employee or applicant’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
