Become Head Brewer At Range: 12-Month ContractJobPosted September 10, ****This posting is more than 1 month oldRange Brewing has been one of the great success stories of the modern era in Australian beer.
The Brisbane brewers brought innovative ideas, award-winning beers, and a bold aesthetic when they launched in ****.If you'd like to lead the team making their evolving lineup of beers, they're looking to fill their head brewer position for 12 months while one of their brewers is on maternity leave.JOBDESCRIPTION:HEADBREWER12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover) – Starting November ****The RoleWe are looking for an experienced and capable Head Brewer to take ownership of our Newstead brewery operation.
You will manage the brew team day-to-day and be accountable for the quality, consistency and efficiency of everything we produce, working closely with the Directors.This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract covering a period of maternity leave, starting November ****, reporting directly to the Directors.
This role doesn't come up often, it is the right opportunity for someone with serious brewing experience who is ready to lead a team, own a process, and contribute to a brewery they are proud to work in.What You Will Be Responsible For1.
Managing and leading the brew team day-to-day, including performance management and employee relations2.
Optimising staffing levels, shift configurations and brewing overtime3.
Overseeing the full brewing process from milling through to packaging4.
Assisting with the managing raw materials, stock ordering and production planning – controlling usage, increasing yield and reducing extract loss5.
Maintaining and improving product quality and flavour stability through QA/QCprocesses6.
Managing yeast handling in line with industry best practices – pitching, cropping and monitoring7.




Facilitating team problem solving and sound decision making across the brew team8.
Applying and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures across all production and packaging activities9.
Ensuring proper CIP procedures are followed and the brewery is kept clean, safe and organised10.
Assisting with Managing brewery maintenance, equipment troubleshooting and repair11.
Optimising utilities usage and managing brewery waste responsibly12.
Maintaining regular communication with the Head of Production on production schedulesand recent releasesWhat We Are Looking ForMinimum 7 years' brewing experienceEnd-to-end knowledge of the brewing process – raw materials through to packagingSolid QA/QC experience and a focus on flavour stabilityAn inquisitive mind, you'd rather prevent a problem than fix oneExperience managing stock ordering and production planningA good understanding of the wider business – sales, marketing and customersFamiliarity with brewery utilities and waste managementComfortable with SOPs, production scheduling and digital record-keepingPhysically capable of the demands of the role, lifting to 30kg, heat, wet conditions, climbing and crawlingClear written and verbal communicationBonus if you've worked with Beer30 and a Codi machineThe Person will beCareful and diligent, with a good dose of common senseDemanding of high standards and at ease with demanding peopleEfficient, effective and organised, in both the physical and digital worldsModestly confident, personable,



good humoured and trustworthyAt home in the worlds of beerMindful of sustainability and the responsible use of resourcesInformal but 100% professionalWhy RangeA rare role at one of Queensland's leading independent breweriesA small, skilled team that takes the craft seriouslyReal ownership of the brewery operationA business that values quality, precision and doing things properly without cutting cornersHow to ApplySend your CV and a short cover letter to .
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you'd be a great fit for the Range team.
We are looking for the right candidate to fit our culture.
Please let us know why you think you'd fit in and what attributes you can bring to the team.
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