Head Brewer

Hendler Family Brewing Company is looking for an experienced professional to lead our brewing team. The Head Brewer is responsible for all brewhouse operations on our two 60BBL brewhouses and works with our internal operations department and contract partners to build personnel and brewing schedules to meet forecasted needs. This position is responsible for training, standards, goal setting, and continuous improvement related to brewhouse operations. This is a public-facing role that may require speaking at events and representing the brewery to the public. The Head Brewer works closely with leadership to improve the safety, efficiency, and quality of our operations. A proven track record of leadership in a Continuous Improvement environment is strongly preferred.

About the role

Salary Range: $80 - $90K / year + opportunity for performance-based compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the brewhouse team, communicating personnel and production schedules consistently and effectively
• Ensure the safe, on-time, and in-full creation of high-quality wort consistently
• Translate company and department objectives into daily instruction, coaching, and goal setting for the brewhouse team
• Maintain records and schedule cleaning tasks and preventative maintenance related to brewhouse operations
• Collaborate on purchasing decisions with the Operations team
• Manage the consumption of raw material inventory
• Troubleshoot brewing and fermentation issues
• Partner with the Quality team on Quality Flag resolutions, corrective action, and process improvements
• Work with the Innovation Program Manager to scale projects up from pilot systems
• Champion an environment of continuous improvement

Requirements

• 5 years of leadership experience in a high-volume brewery
• Leadership experience in a Continuous Improvement environment
• 10 years of production brewery experience
• Experience with ProLeiT preferred
• Advanced brewing education
• Ability to remain organized in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Proficiency with ERPs
• Comfortable working in a non-temperature-controlled/refrigerated environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Multilingual (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of the craft beer industry and appreciation of its culture
• Strong communication skills, both with management and fellow associates
• Experience with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office suite of applications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one
• Matching 401k after 9 months of employment
• Paid time off, vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Training and industry-related education available
• Membership in Master Brewers Association of America
• Employee meals Tuesday–Friday
• Free case of beer weekly (must be 21 or older)
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

About Us

Hendler Family Brewing Company is proudly independent and family-owned. Founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler, HFBCo remains family-owned to this day. Our mission is to create high-quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of inspired innovation. With an entrepreneurial heart and a passion for people, we take pride in learning from and contributing to our vibrant community.